Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of the Czech Republic and Slovakia with our festive Christmas cooking series! This year, we’re bringing you 8 delicious classes featuring both classic and modern takes on holiday favorites.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Sweet Treats: Learn to bake traditional Christmas cookies like Linz tarts, vanilla walnut crescents, Ischler mini cakes, and gingerbread cookies, perfect for sharing with loved ones or adorning your holiday table.
- Savory Delights: Master the art of preparing authentic Czech dishes like fish soup, almond-crusted chicken schnitzel, and the historic “Kuba” mushroom dish.
- New Year’s Tradition: Ring in the New Year with a prosperous lentil meal, customizable with vegetarian or meat-lover options.
- Festive Bread: Bake a beautiful Vánočka, a sweet, braided bread perfect for Christmas morning.
Please note that you can attend any class in this series without having attended its predecessor.
6. New Year Lentils Meal
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
In this class, we’ll prepare a traditional Czech and Slovak New Year’s Eve dish: lentils! While this hearty and flavorful meal is said to bring prosperity in the coming year, it’s also delicious any time of the year. We’ll cover the classic serving style with bread and pickles, and then spice things up with additions like a fried egg and Polish kielbasa. Whether you prefer to keep it vegetarian or add some extra protein, this class will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create a delicious and auspicious lentil dish. Get ready to cook your way to a prosperous New Year.
Note: Suitable for vegetarians if you skip the kielbasa.
