Recepty snadno

Moderately challenging

Medium-difficulty recipes are the ideal middle ground between a quick dinner and a big project. They involve a few extra steps — like an additional sauce, oven baking or a separately prepared side. Good for times you enjoy cooking and want to play with the food a bit but don't want to spend half a day at the stove. Ideal for weekends or relaxed evenings.

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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.

90 min.

Szegedin goulash with sauerkraut

Szegedin goulash with sauerkraut – a hearty Czech classic made from pork, paprika, cabbage and cream. A creamy, slightly tangy and filling one-pot goulash that tastes best the next day. Ideal for a family lunch or as a make-ahead meal served with 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.

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.

90 min.

Hearty beef soup with liver dumplings – a Sunday lunch classic

Hearty beef soup with liver dumplings – a rich broth from beef and bones, root vegetables, and soft homemade liver dumplings. A Sunday lunch classic you can cook without unnecessary complications, just follow the clear step-by-step instructions.

4 hr.

Classic baked cheesecake – a creamy dessert “like from a café”

Classic baked cheesecake on a cookie crust – a creamy, lightly vanilla dessert that you can surprisingly easily make at home. You just need quark, cream cheese, cookies and a bit of time; the oven and fridge do the rest. The ideal cake for celebrations, a sweet treat for guests, or a “café-style” dessert to enjoy on the couch at home.

45 min.

Homemade ramen – a bowl full of bistro-style flavor

Homemade ramen – a simplified version of the Japanese soup where you make a quicker chicken broth, add noodles, an egg and vegetables, and in under an hour you have a full meal in one bowl. An ideal winter dinner that tastes like it’s from a bistro but is very easy to make at home.

30 min.

Lamb chops with rosemary and garlic – juicy lamb

Lamb chops with rosemary and garlic – juicy Mediterranean-style meat that you can have ready in minutes on the pan or grill. Just a simple marinade, a quick sear, a short rest and you’ll have restaurant-quality food on the plate, but prepared completely “easily” 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.

60 min.

Pizza Cardinale – simple homemade pizza with ham and cheese

Pizza Cardinale – homemade pizza with ham and cheese made from an easy risen dough you can manage even after work. Tomato base, quality ham, a generous layer of cheese and crispy edges – an ideal quick dinner for family, guests or as a sheet pizza to share.

1 hr 45 min

Knedlo vepřo zelo – a Czech kitchen classic you can make “snadno” at home

Knedlo vepřo zelo — a hearty Czech classic in an easy version. Roasted pork with onion and caraway, served with sweet-and-sour braised cabbage and a quick bread dumpling without complicated rising. Ideal as a Sunday lunch for the whole family, but you can make it any day when you crave proper homemade food.

4 hr.

Pulled pork from the oven – slow-roasted, tender and full of flavor

Pulled pork from the oven – slow-roasted pork shoulder that falls into strands after roasting and is mixed with flavorful drippings. One meat you can use for burgers, tortillas, sandwiches, or meal-prep lunches for several days, with no complicated stovetop work.

2.5 hr.

Homemade braided Christmas bread from yeasted dough – fluffy, buttery and full of Christmas aroma

Homemade braided Christmas bread from yeasted dough – fluffy, buttery and full of raisins and almonds. A detailed step-by-step guide so you can bake an authentic vánočka in a regular home oven; for Christmas you only need basic ingredients and a bit of time.

10 + 15 min

Creamy spaghetti carbonara without cream

Creamy spaghetti carbonara without cream, made only from eggs, cheese and pancetta. A simple, quick step-by-step recipe that prevents the eggs from curdling and keeps the sauce silky smooth.

2 hrs.

Beef goulash done properly, without thickening with flour

A proper beef goulash without flour thickening – a rich onion sauce, tender meat and a robust flavor. Simple step-by-step instructions, ideal with homemade bread or dumplings.

2.5 hr.

Sirloin in cream sauce with Karlovy Vary dumpling

Sirloin in cream sauce with Karlovy Vary dumpling – a hearty Czech lunch you can make even if it’s your first time. Clear step-by-step instructions, a smooth sauce and a fluffy dumpling.

Moderately challenging

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