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
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
This is another variation on the traditional Slovak pasta. Yes, our halushki can also be served with sauerkraut, and topped with fried bacon. The old name for the dish is Strapačky (pronounced as strapatchki), which would translate as 'curly halushki' - the name very likely derived from the look these small potato dumplings get from the sauerkraut. … Continue reading Strapatchki
