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Rohlik: Czech Rolls

Our popular virtual cooking classes are back! Czech rolls are a very original pastry, only available in the Czech and Slovak Republics, but everyone who tries them usually loves them. The reason for this is simple: the dough has a nice buttery flavor and the center is very soft. The goal of this class is to...

Beginner’s Czech Language & Culture I

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library continues to partner with Anna Cooková, an instructor with CzechTalk, to offer online Czech language and culture lessons. Beginner’s Czech Language & Culture I begins on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Each class will be held from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Central Time every Thursday from March 25...

Traditional Czech Appetizer: Russian egg, creamy horseradish ham rolls, caviar egg

This class will bring you three classical and timeless Czech and Slovak cold appetizers that will be very different from anything you have tried before. The Russian egg is the savory version of a decadent sundae. The creamy horseradish ham rolls are delicate miniature roulades with a light kick of horseradish. And lastly, the caviar...

Kuře na Paprice: Creamy chicken-paprika served with dumplings

This is one of the most popular Czech meals ever. Juicy pieces of chicken breasts served with creamy paprika sauce and traditional side dumplings. Learn and experience the preparation of all aspects of this meal in this course. Note: Not suitable for vegetarians.Our popular virtual cooking classes are back! Cook and eat an authentic Czech...

What is the State of Democracy in Central Europe?

Central Europe, a region that finally gained its long-awaited freedom in 1989, has been considered a successful democratization story to showcase to aspirational states. As the wave of another crisis of liberal democracy hit the transatlantic space in 2010s, however, the young democracies at the heart of Europe turned out to be especially fragile. What...

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...