Food

Immigrant Foodways: Mushroom Sauce and Dumplings

Vegetarian meals are a big tradition in Czech cooking and in this class, we will cover one the most popular. Come to learn how to prepare a delicious and creamy mushroom sauce with a side of sliced dumplings. Note: Suitable for vegetarians too – use vegetable brothTom Slepicka graduated from culinary school in his hometown,...

Immigrant Foodways: Czech Honey BBQ Ribs

Ribs are a popular BBQ delicatessen all year long. This ribs recipe is super tasty and easy to make. Since it will be cold outside, we are going to prepare this meal in the oven, but you will also be provided with tips for how to prepare this meal on the grill. Note: Not suitable...

Immigrant Foodways: Czech Christmas Cookies III: Maybeetle Cookie

This holiday season, learn how to make a traditional Czech meal and lots of desserts from Czech-born Chef Tom Slepicka. Join us for our first Czech and Slovak Christmas Cooking and Baking Series, and enjoy a premier cooking class from the comfort of your home. In this final cookie class, we will focus on the...

Immigrant Foodways: Czech Soups

Czechs love their soups, and in this class, we are going to prepare a couple classic recipes: Garlic Soup and Czech Tomato Soup. Did you know that Czechs eat their soup more often as an appetizer instead of a main course? Note: Suitable for vegetarians too – use vegetable broth.Tom Slepicka graduated from culinary school...

Immigrant Foodways: Czech Christmas menu: Pea soup and schnitzel with potato salad

This holiday season, learn how to make a traditional Czech meal and lots of desserts from Czech-born Chef Tom Slepicka. Join us for our first Czech and Slovak Christmas Cooking and Baking Series, and enjoy a premier cooking class from the comfort of your home. Let’s celebrate with this traditional Czech Christmas pea soup and...

Immigrant Foodways: Dumplings Filled with Sauerkraut

Dumplings are a great and popular dish anywhere in the world, and in this course, you will be introduced to dumplings filled with sauerkraut and optionally with bacon. Note: Suitable for vegetarians too – skip the optional baconTom Slepicka graduated from culinary school in his hometown, Brno, located in the Czech Republic. While still in...

Immigrant Foodways: Sarmale

Sarmale, stuffed grape leaves or sour cabbage leaves is a staple food from Romania, traditionally served during Christmas, Easter, weddings, and other special occasions. Known as holubky or halupki in the Czech or Slovak Republics, you may also find a very similar dish, named Dolmades, at Greek restaurants. Like all recipes, there are countless variations,...