Czech Foods Recipes

I love Swedish meatballs, but quickly become unwell from bits of onion.  I hadn't had Swedish meatballs for years until it occured to me to modify a more traditional recipe in order to make it compatible with what I have laying around and with onion powder! For the meatballs you will need: 410g evaporated milk, divided (2 Tbsp for meatballs) 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp allspice 1 1/2 tsp parsley 1 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 egg 450g turkey mince Oil to flash fry meatballs Sauce: 2 Tbsp flour drippings or vegetable oil 2 beef bullion cubes 1/2 cup water 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 350g evaporated milk You will also need: 200g farfalle pasta (prepared) 1. Combine evaporated milk, salt, pepper, allspice, parsley, onion powder, bread crumbs, egg, and turkey mince. 2. Fry meatballs in a deep skillet until cooked thoroughly. 3. Remove meatballs from pan, retaining the drippings. 4. Dissolve bullion in heated water.  Set asi...

One of my biggest issues with homesickness when I moved to the UK in 2006 was experiencing an incredibly mild culture shock.  This mild culture shock has always been frustrating, because there are so many of the same products here as in the US... however, they are changed for the British market or ingredients... and I never realise this until after I've spent my money and had a big ole mouthful of vomit-based cereal (in the case of these Froot Loops).  So when you buy a big brand name expecting consistency of product and end up with something similar, yet different (or disgusting)... it's a bit upsetting.  Okay, fair enough.  I moved to England, that was my (amazing) choice and I can't stand when people moan about English food etc.  If you go to the right places or if you learn how to cook, you can eat incredible food.  Anyways, I digress.  The point of this entry was to say that this version of Froot Loops was honestly one of the worst ce...

Just a quick/simple recipe for teriyaki meatballs. 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 medium egg 1 tsp onion powder 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce 700g mince (I used lean pork, but turkey or ground chuck would probably be awesome) Vegetable oil (for cooking) 2/3 cup teriyaki sauce for cooking, and any additional sauce for serving 1. First you will need to make the meatballs by combining bread crumbs, egg, onion powder, soy sauce, and your meat of choice. 2. Add oil to cover the bottom of a large (high quality non-stick) skillet. 3. Once thoroughly mixed, shape into small balls and set in skillet.  Cook until meatballs begin to brown. 4. Add teriyaki sauce to pan and cook until a nice caramelized crust forms on the meatballs (from the sugar in the teriyaki sauce).  Always be sure meatballs are cooked thoroughly.

I know that traditionally a green chili sauce would better suit enchiladas or perhaps a chimichanga, however I was adamant I was going to make soft white corn tacos while I was in America, as I am having a hard time locating this type of tortilla in London outside of restaurants.  You will need PER 3 TACO SERVING: 3/4 cup cooked/browned ground beef per serving 1/2 cup chihuahua cheese 3 Tbsp sour cream 1 wedge of lime 3 (small) soft white corn tortillas 2/3 cup (green chili) verde sauce   ( RECIPE HERE or canned sauce works fine too) I'm not sure what the point of writing up a step by step for this...so I shall keep it brief! 1. In each taco, spoon approx 3 Tbsp of sauce, 1/4 cup ground beef, and 2 Tbsp chihuahua cheese.  If you want warm tacos, now is the time to heat!  Then top with a sprinkle of lime juice and a dollop of sour cream. 

Matcha ice cream was our first foray into homemade frozen treats, but it shall not be our last!  We try not to go out to eat too often, but when we do, we almost always find ourselves ending the night at a bubble tea shop in Chinatown.  It is there that I first had matcha ice cream (and matcha bubble tea), and there is no way we could afford to fund my matcha habit going out every week.  Therefore, I had to bring this addiction home with me. To fuel your own matcha addiction, you will need: 1 cup milk (skim or 1% fine) 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 2/3 cup sugar 3 Tbsp matcha powder 1. If you have an ice cream maker, don't forget to freeze the bowl 24 hours in advance! 2. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and heat (stirring slowly with a whisk) until combined into a smooth green mixture.  I would recommend adding 2 Tbsp of the matcha powder first and tasting as you add more.  How delicate or how strong you want the matcha flavor is a matter of taste...

I rarely post any appetizers, so I thought I'd share a recipe that is a take-off of the bacon pinwheels that my mom made for Christmas last year.   You will need: Toothpicks 3 medium check breasts 18 strips of uncooked crispy american-style bacon 9 water chestnuts Approx 1/2 cup Teriyaki, General Tso's, or Orange Chicken sauce    (really most sweet and savory marinades will suffice!) 1. Cut chicken into thin strips.  Place in a sealable plastic bag.  Add teriyaki sauce and seal. 2. Allow to marinate 30 minutes, flip the bag over, and leave for another 30 minutes. 3. Once chicken is done marinating, wrap each strip around half of a water chestnut (do not worry if it does not go all the way around), and wrap a piece of bacon around that.  4. Secure it with a toothpick. 5. Place under the grill (on a low setting to allow even cooking) until bacon is brown and check that the chicken is heated.  When the top starts to brown, flip each over.  Raw bacon ...

I absolutely adore Americanized Chinese food.  Things like General Tso's or Orange chicken are two of my favorite foods ever.  However, they can be quite time consuming to make at home.  Breading and frying little bits of chicken while juggling a multi-ingredient sauce on another burner may not be practical if you've just come home from work and are hungry!  If you are not looking to wow any guests and are just craving Chinese, I suggest my express/shortcut General Tso's Chicken.  The actual time it takes to prepare is about 5 minutes, as there is very little work involved.  The hardest part is waiting for the chicken to finish cooking in the oven! Note: Can be easily made vegetarian by preparing with veggie-friendly chicken style pieces. All you need is: 1 bottle General Tso's Sauce (or any other bottled sauce you prefer, ex. teriyaki or orange sauce) 1 package 90 second microwave rice 1 serving of frozen popcorn chicken 1. Bake popcorn chicken. 2. When th...