Metrový koláč is a classic Slovak dessert we like to make at Easter time. The exact translation into English would make it a One-Metre-Long Cake, and although the cake is not quite as long as the name suggests, it does provide enough goodness for a big family, as well as plenty of guests. This Easter, … Continue reading Long Cake
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have turned to home cooking instead of dining at restaurants or buying fast food meals. Thanks to the virus we have become more aware of what we put on our plates, and some of you may have discovered that cooking and baking also have therapeutic qualities. … Continue reading Cheesy Potato Bread Cake
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
This is another old recipe from my mum. She makes Medové rezy for Christmas, Easter and whenever she wants to please my family, especially my two daughters. They love these mellow honey dough slices filled with buttercream and covered in chocolate icing. I made them on a couple of occasions when Mum couldn't visit, as … Continue reading Honey Dough Slices
Among the most popular posts on Cookslovak site so far have been cocktails made from Tatratea™ by a London-based bartender Marián Beke. Clearly the way he mixes the popular Slovak alcohol with traditional, as well as more exotic ingredients, inspired cocktail fans from all around the world. Wolfpack showcases the good, old Tatratea Original and … Continue reading Classic – a winter taste of Tatratea
There's a lot we can do to help our bodies fight bacteria and viruses. With the temperatures dropping below zero and the COVID pandemic raging around the world, it is more important than ever to protect ourselves and our dearest from the harm. Vitamins, minerals and other food supplements certainly play a role in our … Continue reading Winter recipes to boost your immunity – and spirit
Who wouldn't appreciate a bowl of hearty, comforting soup in the middle of another lockdown? As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage around the world, and we are more or less forced to stay at home, the warmth and energy in any form is indispensable. Instead of consuming the bleak news, let's get creative in … Continue reading Broccoli Soup with Bacon Breadballs
I have always associated lavender with the Provence region in France. The iconic photos showing drifts of purple flowers were something I could only see in display windows of chic perfumeries or on labels of expensive cosmetic creams. When I got a sheaf of dried lavender from my friend recently, I was quite surprised to … Continue reading Lavender Cookies
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
It is called rice pudding or rice cake in English-speaking countries, although it would most likely be plain, with no fruit included. In Slovakia, it goes under the name of Ryžový nákyp, which translates as Rice Soufflé, and it always has some fruit inside. The most popular fruits are apricots, cherries, peaches, apples or plums. … Continue reading Rice Soufflé with Blue Plums
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