Best Family Favorite Czech Recipes

Czech Chicken Paprika Recipe 6 – 7 Chicken Thighs 2 Cups Chicken Broth 1 Cup Water 1 Cup Onion – Chopped 1 Cup Sour Cream 2 Tbs Paprika 2 Tbs Lard or Vegetable Oil 2 Tbs Flour 1 Tsp Garlic, minced ½ Tsp Salt ¼ Tsp Ground Pepper 1. Heat up lard or oil in skillet on medium low heat. 2. Spinkle paprika on both sides of chicken and place in skillet. Place any remaining paprika into skillet. 3. Increase heat to medium and brown both sides of chicken. 4. Add onion and garlic and lightly brown stirring occasionally. 5. Lower heat to simmer, then add flour. 6. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes stirring constantly. 7. Increase heat to medium and add chicken broth and water, stirring constantly. 8. Once a low boil is achieved add salt and pepper. 9. Reduce to simmer partially covered for 40 minutes. Stir on occasion. 10. Remove chicken from sauté pan and add sour cream to sauce. 11. Place chicken back into pan and mix. 12. Add additional salt and pepper to taste (if necessary). 13. Serve on dumplings or eg

Cooler weather ushers in more czech cooking. Well, the weather has finally cooled down here in Chicago which means I can immerse myself into cooking more Bohemian food. Today, I made Svickova which is marinated beef. This recipe much resembles the Chateau recipe with a few alerations here and there. I usually enjoy this dish served over dumplings with green beans on the side. I try to slice the roast as thin as possible so I can place the meat directly on top the dumplings when serving. A cold pilsner to accompany the meal is always good. Here is the recipe. Marinated Beef (Svickova) 3 lbs Sirloin Roast 2 Cups Water 1 Cup Vinegar 2 Carrots, Chopped 2 Ribs of Celery, Chopped 2 Parsnips, Chopped 1 onion, Chopped 5 pieces of Allspice 6 Peppercorns 2 Bay Leaves 4 Tbls All Purpose Flour 1 16oz container Sour Cream 1 Cup Beef Broth 1/2 Tsp Thyme Directions: 1. Combine water, vinegar, vegetables, all spice, peppercorns, and bay leaves into a saucepan and bring to a boil

Dessert Anyone?? A good follow up to a hearty meal involves a little pastry with a hot cup of coffee. One of my family favorite czech desserts starts with Kolacky. Kolacky is a small pastry/cookie that can be prepared using a variety of fillings such as raspbery, apricot, poppy seed, or almond flavors. I have included a fast and easy raspberry kolacky recipes that has been passed down from my great aunt (Teta). Here is how it is prepared. Fruit Filled Kolacky 1 Cup All Purpose Flour 1 Stick Butter 3/8 Cup Cream Cheese Fruit Filling (Jam or Canned Pastry Filling) 1. Cream softened butter and cream cheese 2. Slowly add Flour 3. Thoroughly mix dough until well blended/moist. 4. Refrigerate dough for a few hours. 5. Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch. 6. Cut Dough into Squares. 7. Place squares on greased cookie sheet. 8. Spoon fruit mixture onto center of pastry square. 9. Fold opposite corners into center forming a square. 10 Bake for 12-15 minutes in 375 degree oven. 11.