Food

Potato Dumplings with Smoked Meat

Earthy but velvety potato dumplings filled with smoked meat and onion, drizzled with melted butter, and topped with sautéed onion. This traditional Czech meal will bring you unexpected flavors, uniqueness, and originality. Note: Suitable for vegetarians too – the vegetarian version uses a sauerkraut filling that will be provided as well.Our popular virtual cooking classes...

Valašsky Frgal: large kolach

Most of Czech food lovers have heard about kolaches. In this class, you will be introduced to a version that is not so commonly known in the U.S., but it is incredibly delicious and popular in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Valassky frgal has a shape like a pizza, but the dough is clearly a...

Pletýnka Bun (Houska)

This braided bread from the Czech Republic is very tasty and fun to prepare. In some cases, it can be also called “houska.” This braided bread is known for its light buttery flavor. To make it even more special, sprinkle it with sea salt, caraway, or oven poppy seeds right before baking. Note: Suitable for...

Czech Soups III: Broccoli and Potato Soup

This class is a continuation of the two previous Czech soup classes. This time we are going to learn how to prepare delicious creamy broccoli soup and earthy potato soup with sautéed mushrooms. Note: Suitable for vegetarians. Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth. Gluten free class.Our popular virtual cooking classes continue! Cook and eat an...

Drive-up Traditional Czech Meal – SOLD OUT

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Each boxed meal includes: Pork loin (Vepřové Maso) Dumplings with gravy (Knedlíky) Sauerkraut (Zelí) One (1) Koláče Select Czech beer and additional kolaches will be available for purchase at time of pickup. Supplies are limited.Orders must be placed by May 17, 2021

***SOLD OUT*** Cooking Demonstration by Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorcik

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

***SOLD OUT*** Join Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorcik for an entertaining preparation of Laugaricio Tartiflette. Laugaricio Tartiflette – Zemiaky z Laugarícia While the name is not historically correct, Slovaks are ingenious in inventing names for dishes that make no sense, e.g. Spanish birds or Russian Eggs. The idea of blending the acidic taste of kraut with the...

***SOLD OUT***Czech & Slovak Wine Tasting with Sommelier Dr. Steven Greif

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

***SOLD OUT*** As part of our May Hody celebration, join NCSML for a unique opportunity to sample wines from the Slovak winery Mrva Stanko. Curated by sommelier Steven Greif, this winery has received international awards for its contemporary take on traditional central European wine. Wines will be served with traditional tasting hors d’oeuvres. Don’t miss...

Traditional Czech Beef Goulash Served with Dumplings (RESCHEDULED to June 1st)

There are a lot of versions of goulash, even within the United States. But just because it's called goulash, doesn’t mean that all goulashes are the same. In this class we are going to prepare a decadent Czech and Slovak version that will be totally different from your American version. And forget pasta, let’s prepare...

Czech Street Food – Langoš: Fried Bread with a savory or sweet topping

Langoš is a delicious fried bread that originated in Hungary, but is very typical for the Czech Republic, too. In fact, most Czechs believe that it originated in the Czech Republic. It is considered a filling street food snack that can be served plain with just salt and pepper, but is most often served brushed...