Pracny are a very typical type of Christmas cookies in the Czech Republic. Don’t let their simple looks fool you, they are very aromatic and full of flavor.
Beehive Christmas Cookies
Beehive cookies or Včelí úly (beehives) or Vosí hnízda (wasp nests) in Czech are one of the most traditional Czech Christmas cookies. They are partly baked and bring that delicious walnut scent to the table.
Sekaná – fast and delicious Czech variation on minced meat
Sekaná is an easy meal, even comfort food for some. It’s a meal for beginners and something you can cook in a large batch.
St. Martin’s Wine
Young wine and culinary delicacies, those are the trademarks of mid-November in the Czech Republic when the main protagonist is the St. Martin’s wine.
Rumové pralinky
Rumové pralinky (rum pralines) are an iconic sweet, their production has been discontinued after 58 years.
Česnečka – Traditional Czech Garlic Soup
Garlic soup is an ideal autumn and winter recipe. It warms you up and it’s a great immunity booster.
Housky
Housky (sg. houska) are a Czech bread pastry in form of a braid. Here’s a simple recipe.
Buchty
Buchty (sg. buchta) are Czech dessert pastry made from yeast dough and filled with one of the traditional fillings – povidla, cottage cheese tvaroh, poppy seed or jam.
Povidla
Povidla is a fruit spread made traditionally from plums (prunes) made in a very slow process and without any added sugar. It’s a traditional filling for Czech desserts and pastries.
Koka cookies
Koka cookies have been a star among Czech cookies for several generations. Here’s a recipe to make them at home.