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Cheap meals

Cheap food doesn't have to be boring or unhealthy. This section features recipes based on affordable ingredients – potatoes, pasta, legumes, vegetables, eggs. The goal is to cook a reasonably sized portion at an acceptable price, while keeping it tasty and reheatable the next day. Ideal for families, students, and anyone watching their budget.

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approx. 45 minutes

Baked lentils with vegetables and cheese for three dinners in containers

Hearty baked lentils with vegetables, tomatoes and cheese, divided straight into three dinner containers.

about 85 minutes

Potato casserole with sauerkraut and sausage baked in one dish

A hearty winter casserole of potatoes, sauerkraut and sausage assembled straight into a baking dish.

approx. 5 minutes

Rice cakes with peanut butter and banana before training

A quick pre-workout snack of rice cakes, banana and peanut butter, ready in 5 minutes with no cooking.

approx. 55 minutes

Roasted chickpeas with sweet potatoes and cottage cheese dip for meal prep boxes

Simple meatless one-sheet meal prep boxes with roasted chickpeas, sweet potatoes and a fresh cottage cheese dip.

10 min.

Homemade tartar sauce (quick, better than store-bought)

Homemade tartar sauce ready in 10 minutes – creamy, fresh and better than store-bought. All you need is mayonnaise, thick yogurt, pickles and mustard. Ideal as a dip for fries, fish and schnitzels, easy to adjust to taste and even better after resting.

10 min.

Schmaltz spread with onions – hearty Czech classic for bread

With spring onion: use spring onions instead of regular onion — the spread will be milder and fresher. With horseradish: add more horseradish and reduce the mustard — you’ll get a sharper “to go with beer” version. With pickles mixed in: finely chop 1–2 pickled cucumbers and fold into the spread. It’s fresher, but expect it to be slightly looser. “Fit” compromise: replace part of the spreadable butter with thick plain yogurt. It won’t be completely traditional, but the taste stays good and it’s lighter.

15 min.

Egg spread with chives — a classic for bread and canapés

Egg spread with chives — a quick creamy classic for bread and canapés. Ready in minutes from boiled eggs, chives, mustard and a creamy base. Ideal for breakfast, dinner, parties and packed lunches because it’s filling and almost everyone likes it.

10 min.

Semolina Porridge – smooth, lump-free and like childhood

Lump-free semolina porridge – a quick classic ready in 10 minutes. Smooth, creamy and like childhood, topped with butter and cocoa. The recipe also includes tips on how to stir the porridge so it’s always smooth and a few simple variations to suit your taste.

60 min.

Bread pudding with apples and quark (from stale bakery goods)

Bread pudding with apples and quark – a fragrant baked dessert from stale bread that will rescue rolls and a sweet craving. Layers of bread, cinnamon apples and quark drenched in a vanilla custard create a moist classic, ideal for the whole family and great as a zero-waste make-ahead recipe.

60 min.

Fluffy mug bundt cake

Mug bundt cake with no weighing—an easy fluffy classic from one bowl. You only need one cup, a few basic ingredients and an oven. Perfect with coffee, for guests or as a quick sweet snack that always works.

30 min.

Cauliflower “wings” in the airfryer (spicy coating)

Cauliflower “wings” in the airfryer – a crispy spicy snack without frying. Cauliflower in a spiced batter, coated in panko and baked to golden. Perfect for parties, movie nights or a quick dinner when you want something crispy and bold but don’t want chips.

25 min.

Chickpeas in the airfryer (crispy snack – 3 flavors)

Chickpeas in the airfryer – a crispy snack from a can ready in minutes. Just dry them well, roast briefly and season to taste. The recipe includes 3 flavors (smoked paprika, curry with lemon, garlic with herbs) and tips to make chickpeas really crispy without frying.

35 min.

Sweet potato fries in the air fryer (crispy without frying)

Sweet potato fries in the air fryer – crispy without frying and ready in minutes. Just dry the sweet potatoes well, lightly coat with starch, and bake in a single layer. The result is fries crispy on the outside and soft inside, perfect as a side or a snack with dip.

35 min.

Homemade fries in the air fryer – crispy like from a bistro

Homemade fries in the air fryer – crispy like from a bistro but with minimal oil. You just need the right potatoes, a short soak, thorough drying and not overcrowding the basket. Ready in minutes and great as a side or a snack with dip.

25 min.

Tuna spread with egg and cucumber (for open-faced sandwiches)

Tuna spread with egg and cucumber – a quick, creamy and fresh spread for open-faced sandwiches, rolls and toast. Ready in minutes from tuna, eggs, cucumbers and a simple dressing. Ideal for parties, New Year’s Eve or as a quick dinner when you want something savory without cooking.

30 min.

Baked fish sticks from fillet (homemade “fish sticks”)

Baked fillet fish sticks – homemade “fish sticks” without frying, ready in 30 minutes. Crispy coating, juicy fish inside and simple sheet-pan preparation. An ideal quick dinner for kids and adults that tastes better than store-bought fish sticks and lets you know exactly what’s in it.

15 min.

Rice noodles with egg and vegetables (quick skillet)

Rice noodles with egg and vegetables – a quick skillet in under 15 minutes that will rescue dinner or a take‑away lunch. Rice noodles are ready in minutes, the vegetables stay slightly crisp, the egg adds protein, and a simple soy-and-lemon sauce gives the whole pan an "Asian" kick without complicated cooking.

55 min.

Ham pasta bake with smoked meat – hearty Czech classic from one casserole

Ham pasta bake with smoked meat – a simple Czech classic of pasta, smoked meat and eggs, baked in a single casserole. Juicy, filling and great reheated the next day. Ideal family lunch, meal-prep box food, and a “rescue” dinner when you want something hearty without complicated cooking.

2 hrs.

Znojmo roast with pickles – a hearty “pub-style” sauce

Znojmo roast with pickles – a classic Czech sauce from beef with an onion base, mustard and pickled cucumbers. A hearty Sunday lunch that tastes like a pub meal, but you can make it at home step by step without stress. Great with rice or dumplings.

60 min.

Hairy dumplings with sauerkraut and fried onions

Hairy dumplings with sauerkraut and fried onions – a hearty Czech classic without meat that fills and warms. Potato dumplings spooned into boiling water, braised sauerkraut with caraway, and sweet crispy fried onions on top. A simple dish from a few ingredients, ideal for winter or as an inexpensive family dinner.

70 min.

Pudding slices with sour cream – creamy sheet dessert

Pudding slices with sour cream – a simple creamy sheet dessert consisting of a fluffy base, vanilla pudding and a fresh sour cream layer. Ideal with coffee, for celebrations or as a sweet snack best sliced after thorough chilling.

60 min.

Cottage cheese tray cake with fruit and streusel

Cottage cheese tray cake with fruit and streusel – a moist sheet cake where fluffy batter meets a gentle cottage cheese layer, juicy fruit and crunchy buttery streusel. A simple recipe from common ingredients that even a beginner can master; ideal with coffee, for a Sunday table or as a sweet treat for guests.

45 min.

Moist cherry tray cake

Moist cherry sheet cake – a simple, fluffy one-bowl dessert that even a complete beginner can make. You only need basic ingredients, a baking tray, a bowl, a few minutes of prep and an oven – and soon you'll have a fragrant cake on the table for coffee, a weekend breakfast, or unexpected guests.

60 min.

Upside-down pineapple sheet cake

Upside-down pineapple sheet cake – a simple but striking dessert with caramel and pineapple hidden on the bottom and a fluffy batter on top. After baking, just flip the cake onto a tray to get a moist, juicy pastry that looks great on the table and even a beginner can make.

25 min.

Protein pancakes with quark and fruit

Protein pancakes with quark and fruit – a café-style breakfast you can have ready in minutes at home. Oats, protein, quark and fruit provide a hefty dose of protein, so the pancakes will keep you full all morning while still giving you a relaxed, sweet breakfast.

50 min.

Moist sheet gingerbread with chocolate glaze

Moist sheet gingerbread with chocolate glaze – a simple one‑bowl cake even a beginner can make. Thanks to the apple the gingerbread is nicely moist, it smells of gingerbread spice and has a generous layer of homemade chocolate glaze on top. An ideal dessert with coffee, for weekends or unexpected guests.

15 min.

Tuna, Corn and Bean Salad – quick protein-packed dinner in a box

Tuna, corn and bean salad – simple, quick and surprisingly filling, full of protein and fiber. Just a few cans, some fresh veg and a yogurt dressing and you’ve got dinner, a packed lunch or a snack in minutes.

15 min.

Smoked mackerel fish spread

Smoked mackerel spread – creamy, easy and ready in minutes. Smoked mackerel, Lučina, yogurt, onion and lemon make a perfectly spreadable topping for bread, canapés and lunchboxes. A great way to add more fish to your diet without complicated cooking.

45 min.

Fish patties from fillet

Fish patties from fillet – simple crispy cakes made from white fish, potatoes and herbs. They go great with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes or just with bread, and even a complete beginner can make them. An ideal recipe to add more fish to the family’s meals.

30 min.

Pangasius in the oven with lemon and herbs

Pangasius in the oven with lemon and herbs – a simple, light fish for weekdays or weekends. Just salt the fillets, drizzle with lemon, add butter and herbs, and let the oven do the work. It pairs well with potatoes, mash or a light salad and is suitable for complete beginners.

35 min.

Cod in butter with herbs and mashed potatoes

Cod in butter with herbs and mashed potatoes – a simple, light yet "restaurant-style" looking plate you can make in about half an hour. Tender white fish, fragrant herb butter and creamy homemade mash are an ideal combo for a quick lunch or a relaxed family dinner.

30 min.

Chicken skillet with vegetables and rice

Chicken skillet with vegetables and rice – a quick, balanced meal in under 30 minutes, suitable for dinner or a packed lunch. Juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, simple seasoning and rice that brings everything together. One pan, one pot, and you’re done.

15 min.

Spaghetti aglio e olio with garlic and chili

Spaghetti aglio e olio with garlic and chilli – ultra-fast pasta from a few ingredients, ready in 15 minutes. Garlic, olive oil, a bit of chilli and the pasta water combine into a simple sauce that coats every bite. The ideal dinner when you want something tasty but don’t want to spend the evening at the stove.

40 min.

Sausage goulash with potatoes – a hearty “cup” goulash from simple ingredients

Sausage goulash with potatoes – a simple “cup” goulash from a few basic ingredients, smelling of onion, paprika and caraway. A quick, cheap and filling dinner that even a beginner can make, and that tastes even better with a good slice of bread.

50 min.

Baked pasta with smoked meat and cabbage – “a casserole for the whole family”

Baked pasta with smoked meat and sauerkraut – a simple casserole that smells of smoke, caraway, and roasted cheese. The ideal all-in-one dish for days when you want something warm, filling, and cheap but don’t want to spend an hour at the stove. You only need pasta, smoked meat, cabbage, cream, cheese, and one baking dish.

1 hr 45 min

Moravian sparrow with spinach and potato dumpling

Moravian sparrow with spinach and potato dumpling – an honest Czech plate with pieces of pork roasted with caraway, creamy garlic spinach and a potato dumpling. A classic that looks like a “Sunday feast,” but if you take it step by step, you can easily make it on a regular day.

2 hr 10 min

Pork roast with caraway and mashed potatoes

Pork roast with caraway, mashed potatoes and onions – a classic Czech “Sunday lunch” you can make without stress. Slowly roasted pork, a simple pan jus instead of a complicated sauce, and hearty mashed potatoes make this dish a safe bet for family and guests.

15 minutes

Homemade chickpea hummus – a creamy spread in minutes

Homemade chickpea hummus – a creamy, quick spread and dip you can make in minutes in a blender from a few basic ingredients. Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil come together into a versatile hummus you can spread on bread, serve with vegetables, or use in bowls and light dinners.

20 min.

Homemade vanilla ice cream – honest, creamy, no ice cream maker

Homemade vanilla ice cream – genuinely creamy, smooth and yet completely simple. All you need is whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, a bowl, a whisk and a freezer. No ice cream maker, no fuss – just creamy ice cream you can tweak with fruit, chocolate or caramel to suit your mood.

25 min.

Banana pancakes – a quick sweet breakfast from one bowl

Banana pancakes – simple pancakes made from bananas, rolled oats, yogurt and eggs, all mixed in one bowl in minutes. A great sweet breakfast or packed snack for kids, students and adults when you want something quick, warm and just sweet enough.

55 min.

Banana bread – moist sweet loaf for coffee or breakfast

Banana bread – a moist banana loaf that makes great use of overripe bananas. Simple one-bowl batter, a light cinnamon aroma and versatile use: with coffee, for breakfast, as a snack for kids or packed for travel.

30 min.

Fitness pizza with oat crust – crispy base, high in protein

Fitness pizza made from oat dough – a lighter homemade pizza from oat flakes, Greek yogurt and an egg, topped with cheese, ham and vegetables. A simple recipe full of protein, ideal as a quick but nutritious post-workout dinner or packed for the next day.

25 min.

Liver with Onions – a Quick Czech One-Pan Classic

Liver with onions – a quick Czech one-pan classic. Tender chicken or pork liver with a generous amount of onions, lightly braised and seasoned with garlic and marjoram. An ideal dinner with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, or just a slice of bread, ready in half an hour.

10 min.

Carrot salad with orange and ginger – a fresh vitamin bomb

Carrot salad with orange and ginger – a fresh, slightly sweet and pleasantly spicy salad full of vitamin C that you can make without cooking in minutes. Great for breakfast, a snack or as a light side to a main dish or packed lunch.

45 min.

Kefir Gingerbread Cake without Eggs – moist “one-two” sheet cake

Kefir gingerbread without eggs – a simple mug-style sheet gingerbread you can make in one bowl with a few basic ingredients. Thanks to kefir it’s beautifully moist, lightly cocoa-flavored, scented with gingerbread spice, and great with coffee or as a snack for kids’ lunchboxes.

30 min.

Zucchini fritters in the air fryer – crispy and light without a liter of oil

Zucchini fritters in the air fryer – crispy vegetable fritters with rolled oats and cheese, prepared with minimal oil and no pan-frying. A great light dinner, warm snack, or meal-prep option that uses seasonal zucchini and is ready in minutes.

25 min.

Fried cheese in the air fryer – a crispy "rescue" without a liter of oil

Fried cheese in the air fryer – a Czech classic in a slightly lighter version. Thanks to a double triple-coating and hot air, you get a crispy crust and a beautifully melted center, but without a liter of oil and a splattering pan. Ideal for a quick dinner or pub-style comfort food at home.

60 min.

Tomato sauce with meatballs – a Czech classic

Tomato sauce with meatballs – a hearty sweet-and-sour tomato sauce made from passata and spices, complemented by simple meatballs from minced meat. A dish you can make without complicated sauce wizardry, perfect as a family lunch with rice or dumplings and great for a packed lunch the next day.

25 min.

Bruschette chips from baguette – crispy baked bite-sized toasts

Bruschette chips from a baguette – homemade crispy bread slices with garlic, olive oil and herbs, baked golden in the oven. Ideal as a quick savory treat for guests, a snack with wine or a base for tomato bruschetta and various dips, and a great way to use up older bread.

30 min.

Chicken nuggets in the airfryer with cheese dip

Chicken nuggets in the airfryer with cheese dip – juicy pieces of chicken in a crispy cheesy coating, made with minimal oil in the air fryer. Served with a simple homemade cheese dip from yogurt and herbs. A quick dinner, party snack, or packed lunch you can make in half an hour.

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