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Chicken Paprikash

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 ~ jarmilascooking ~ Leave a comment

A recent email from an American lady with Slovak roots reminded me of another dish my paternal grandma used to make. She lived in the south of Slovakia, in a small settlement close to the Hungarian border where people still spoke a local Hungarian dialect. Her cooking, too, was Hungarian-oriented and I remember that a … Continue reading Chicken Paprikash

Roast Sausages in Yellow Squash Sauce

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ Leave a comment

Missy from the USA is a family keeper of her Slovak grandma's recipes. Unfortunately, she didn't manage to put down on paper a recipe for 'kipperskraut' her grandma used to make before she passed away a few years ago. Missy wrote in to ask about the recipe with a short description of the dish which … Continue reading Roast Sausages in Yellow Squash Sauce

Gluten-Free Halushki with Bryndza Cheese

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ Leave a comment

It's bryndza time again. The first bryndza cheese of the year comes to our shops in the month of May, a few weeks after the flocks of sheep have been put out on mountain pastures to graze the new grass. Their milk is turned into cheese by shepherds at salashes - wooden cottages close to … Continue reading Gluten-Free Halushki with Bryndza Cheese

Easter Petchka

April 11, 2020April 12, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 2 Comments

Apart from various sweet pastries and cakes, the most typical ingredients on Slovak Easter menu are eggs, ham, sausages and bread. Of course, some Slovaks will go for healthier choices these days, but those who prefer good old classics might choose Veľkonočná baba (Easter Baba) - a dish that incorporates all the above-mentioned ingredients. Unlike … Continue reading Easter Petchka

Baked Lentil Loaf on Caramelized Sauerkraut

January 19, 2020January 20, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 4 Comments

When I bought my first vegetarian cookbook years ago, I quickly found out that cooking meatless can be fun and yummy. At the beginning, I followed the recipe instructions in the book step by step, but it didn't take long until I unbridled my imagination and started experimenting. The recipe below is a result of … Continue reading Baked Lentil Loaf on Caramelized Sauerkraut

Pork Stew with Spiralled Pasta

July 30, 2019May 29, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 1 Comment

When it comes to meat, pork is definitely the most popular in Slovakia, followed by chicken and other poultry like turkey, duck and geese. Although few Slovaks would call themselves vegetarians, we consume half as much meat per capita than in the USA, and less than two thirds of that in the UK. Slovak cooking … Continue reading Pork Stew with Spiralled Pasta

Apricot Filled Cheese Balls

July 10, 2019May 29, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ Leave a comment

When you are bottling apricots, it's best to use fruit that is ripe but firm. If you find a few softer pieces or even bruised ones, put them aside. Remove the blemished parts, and either make a jam or prepare these yummy apricot balls sprinkled with hot chocolate. That's exactly what I did a few … Continue reading Apricot Filled Cheese Balls

Halushki with Bryndza Cheese

June 8, 2019February 26, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 3 Comments

Halushki - traditional Slovak pasta - have already been mentioned in a recipe for Strapatchki. A slightly different version of halushki was used to accompany rabbit thighs in this recipe. Halushki are sometimes used in soups instead of noodles, but the most important role of these small, gnocchi-like dumplings is for our national dish, where … Continue reading Halushki with Bryndza Cheese

Braised Rabbit Thighs with Bear Garlic and Halushki

April 17, 2019February 26, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 2 Comments

This recipe is a reminder of the summers we spent at our grandparents' house in the south of Slovakia - a warm, sunny region with rich soil and a long history of farming. There was a farmyard in between the house and a large back garden, where we could watch and help care for pigs, … Continue reading Braised Rabbit Thighs with Bear Garlic and Halushki

Oatflake Patties with Mashed Potatoes

March 30, 2019May 29, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 2 Comments

This is one of the vegetarian recipes that's still in my cooking repertoire. I first tried it years ago when, right after the Fall of Communism in my country, we were exposed to new, alternative ways of cooking. Even though my family didn't always share my excitement over new food, this particular dish has always … Continue reading Oatflake Patties with Mashed Potatoes

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A Taste of Slovakia series is much more than a collection of traditional Slovak recipes. It's a colourful journey into this small country's culture, the customs that evolve around cooking and eating, as well as history of some typical ingredients. And for those who will delve deeper into the text, there is an added bonus ...

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