25 Old-World Bohemian Dishes (2024)

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Updated: Feb. 25, 2022

    Get a taste of old-school Czech Republic with these classic Bohemian dishes and desserts. From kolaches to paprika pork, to caraway bread and goulash, you'll feel like you're in Prague with each bite.

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    Bohemian Kolaches

    This kolache recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who received it from her mother! It was a standard treat in their family, made nearly every week. Now I make these kolaches for my own family for special occasions. —Maxine Hron, Quincy, Illinois

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    Breaded Pork Tenderloin

    Meat is a hard sell with my teenage daughter unless I make it look like a restaurant dish. Drizzle ranch dressing or barbecue sauce on top and it's a home run. —Donna Carney, New Lexington, Ohio

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    Hungarian Goulash

    Talk about your heirloom recipes! My grandmother made this Hungarian goulash recipe for my mother when she was a child, and then Mom made it for us to enjoy. Paprika and caraway add wonderful flavor, and sour cream gives it a creamy richness. It’s simply scrumptious! —Marcia Doyle, Pompano, Florida

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    Caraway Seed Rye Bread

    My parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia and my mother would pull out this rye bread recipe when guests came over for dinner. Every time I bake it, I get nostalgic for those days. —Millie Feather, Baroda, Michigan

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    Beef Barley Soup with Roasted Vegetables

    The beauty of this soup is that you can roast the vegetables separately in the oven while it's simmering away. Then simply add them in during the last minutes on the stovetop. I love that the roasted vegetables keep their own bright flavors that add to this earthy bowl of warmth. —Gayla Scott, West Jefferson, North Carolina

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    Sunday Pot Roast

    With the help of a slow cooker, you can prepare a down-home dinner any day of the week, not just on Sundays. The roast turns out tender and savory every time. —Brandy Schaefer, Glen Carbon, Illinois

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    Country Potato Pancakes

    These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. Potato pancakes go particularly well with pork. We have them often at our house. —Lydia Robotewskyj, Franklin, Wisconsin

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    My beef and cabbage supper began as an idea for a gluten-free Reuben sandwich. We also make this dish with smoked sausage. It’s comforting on cooler days. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

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    Bohemian Beef Dinner

    When I was growing up, one of my favorite things to do was to help my mother in the kitchen while she prepared traditional Czech dishes like this. It's a savory stick-to-your-ribs meal with beef and sauerkraut covered in a creamy sauce. —Carl & Isobel Wanasek, Rogers, Arkansas

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    Savory Pork Roast

    I love this herbed roast so much that I make it as often as I can. It's wonderful for special occasions, particularly when served with sweet potatoes and corn muffins. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

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    Mushroom Hunter's Sauce

    Hunter sauce is a rich brown sauce with an accent of tomato. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    This recipe is special to me because it’s an easy one-pot meal that tastes like you spent the whole day in the kitchen. My family loves it. —Lynn Bowen, Geraldine, Alabama

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    Ice Cream Kolachkes

    These sweet pastries have Polish and Czech roots and can also be spelled "kolaches." They are usually filled with poppy seeds, nuts, jam or a mashed fruit mixture. The ice cream is a unique twist on traditional kolachkes, and it's simplest to use a square cookie cutter to cut the dough. —Diane Turner, Brunswick, Ohio

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    Creamy Paprika Pork

    When I was little, I would often ask my mom to make "favorite meat." She knew I was requesting this homey pork recipe. It's been in my family for more than 30 years and it's still a favorite! —Alexandra Barnett, Forest, Virginia

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    Sunday Roast Chicken

    This recipe proves that comfort food doesn't have to be full of unwanted calories. Mixed with orange and lemon juice, my roast chicken is both flavorful and healthy. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island.

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    A sourdough starter gives loaves extra flavor and helps the rising process. This bread, with sage and Gruyere cheese, comes out so well that I’m thrilled to share it. —Debra Kramer, Boca Raton, Florida

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    Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet

    Spicy kielbasa sausage and plentiful cabbage and potatoes give this dish a pleasing Old World flair. My husband never liked cabbage before I made this, but now he does! —Romaine Wetzel, Ronks, Pennsylvania

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    Grandma's Potato Dumplings

    Don't be surprised if you make too many mashed potatoes on purpose. Day-old rolls and leftover spuds are scrumptious the second time around, turned into buttery potato dumplings. —Wendy Stenman, Germantown, Wisconsin

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    No-Fuss Potato Soup

    For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread from our bread machine. —Dotty Egge, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

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    Mom's Roast Beef

    Everyone loves slices of this fork-tender roast beef with its savory gravy. The well-seasoned roast is Mom's specialty. People always ask about the secret ingredients. Now you have the delicious recipe for our favorite meat dish! —Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania

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    Bohemian Pot Roast

    I love this pot roast recipe because it's so easy to prepare and serve. You can put this "meal in one dish" together to cook, then practically forget about it until dinnertime. Coleslaw is a great accompaniment. —Vera Melvin, St. Ann, Missouri

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    Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce

    Here's a comforting, home-style treat that never loses its appeal. Dish up big bowlfuls and wait for the smiles! —Marilee Cardinal, Burlington, New Jersey

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    Sunday Pork Roast

    Mom would prepare pork roast for our family, friends and customers at the three restaurants she and Dad owned. The herb rub and vegetables give it a remarkable flavor. It's one of my favorite pork roast recipes. —Sandi Pichon, Memphis, Tennessee

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    Originally Published: December 05, 2017

    25 Old-World Bohemian Dishes (2024)

    FAQs

    What is traditional bohemian food? ›

    Meat dishes. Svíčková na smetaně (Marinated tenderloin), served here with dumplings and cream A "traditional Bohemian platter" at a restaurant in central Prague, consisting of roast duck, roast pork, beer sausage, smoked meat, red and white cabbage, bread, bacon and potato dumplings. Prague-style beef goulash.

    What did Bohemians eat? ›

    The formation of Bohemia also gave rise to traditional Bohemian foods. The basic foods were millet, honey, eggs, legumes, milk, cabbage, mushrooms and fruits. Salt was also widely in use.

    What do Bohemians eat for breakfast? ›

    Bread with something. That would probably be the most common answer if you asked a Czech what they usually have for breakfast. A slice of wheat-and-rye bread, traditionally sourdough, or a white roll (rohlík) topped with butter, hard cheese, and ham is one example. Those with more of a sweet tooth opt for jam or honey.

    What is boho style food? ›

    Almost all organic foods are Boho, with a strong preference for homemade, home-baked goods, pastries, fresh cold cuts of meat and cheese served on wooden plates. The same goes for all drinks, from beers to hard liquor, anything goes as long as it's served in a beautiful, rugged beer glass, a glass jar or a wooden cup.

    What is a Bohemian kitchen? ›

    Boho kitchens are infused with personality and idiosyncratic style, often feature vintage elements and collections, plants, and patterns in wallpaper and tile. There may be open shelving, natural materials like wood and tile, global touches and eclectic design that is dictated more by personal taste than trends.

    What are 5 foods that came from the Old World? ›

    Foods That Originated in the Old World: apples, bananas, beans (some varieties), beets, broccoli, carrots, cattle (beef), cauliflower, celery, cheese, cherries, chickens, chickpeas, cinnamon, coffee, cows, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger, grapes, honey (honey bees), lemons, lettuce, limes, mangos, oats, okra, ...

    What is the oldest dish we still eat? ›

    Bread. Bread is considered one of the staple foods. It's a cornerstone of the human diet and again, like pancakes, it's a very simple recipe using basic ingredients. All you need is flour and water which has been available to hom*o sapiens for millennia, making it one of the oldest known man-made foods.

    What did the Old World eat for breakfast? ›

    European Breakfast Wasn't A Staple Overnight

    As a result, most people didn't eat until lunch. By the Middle ages, most breakfasts if eaten were typically little more than a bit of bread, cheese and small beer – a low-alcohol beer not dissimilar to today's pale American “Light” lagers.

    Is Bohemian Czech or German? ›

    Today, Bohemia is home to over half of the Czech Republic's more than 10 million citizens; it now neighbours Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, the historical region of Moravia to the east and Austria to the south.

    What are bohemians famous for? ›

    bohemianism, unconventional lifestyle or subculture, followers of which prioritize community living and artistic endeavours while rejecting certain constraints of mainstream society, such as money and social etiquette.

    What are bohemians called now? ›

    Bohemians are the people native to, or who inhabit Bohemia, the western region of the Czech Republic. In general terms Bohemian is also used to refer to all the Czech people. The country's capitol, Prague, is located in this region.

    What are some Bohemian foods? ›

    Bohemian food
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    • Norwegian potato dumplings. Norwegian potato dumplings. ...
    • Baklava Monkey Bread. Baklava Monkey Bread. ...
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    • Polish Dill Pickle Soup. Polish Dill Pickle Soup. ...
    • Homemade kolache.

    What is a Bohemian habit? ›

    As Wikipedia defines it: Bohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle, often in the company of like-minded people and with few permanent ties. It involves musical, artistic, literary, or spiritual pursuits.

    What is the signature dish of the Czech Republic? ›

    More often than not, vepřo knedlo zelo, the national dish of Czechia, will be on the menu. This dish made of pork roast, knedliky, and sauerkraut is one of the top favorites with its traditional flavors. Then there's also the Instagrammable chimney cake, trdelnik – a sweet dessert that's fun to eat and look at.

    What is the most famous Czech food? ›

    More often than not, vepřo knedlo zelo, the national dish of Czechia, will be on the menu. This dish made of pork roast, knedliky, and sauerkraut is one of the top favorites with its traditional flavors.

    What is a modern day Bohemian? ›

    bohemianism, unconventional lifestyle or subculture, followers of which prioritize community living and artistic endeavours while rejecting certain constraints of mainstream society, such as money and social etiquette.

    What makes something Bohemian? ›

    Boho style is a free-spirited aesthetic that mixes different cultures and artistic expressions into an eclectic style with an emphasis on organic elements and nature. When putting together your boho style space, mixing patterns, metals, woods, materials, animal hides and trinkets from your travels is highly encouraged.

    What is Bohemian called today? ›

    Since 1993 Bohemia has formed much of the Czech Republic, comprising the central and western portions of the country. At one time, Bohemia was a province in the Habsburgs' Austrian Empire, and before that, a kingdom in the Holy Roman Empire.

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