Although Czech cuisine draws heavily from Eastern European and Germanic traditions, it has its own special flare.Main dishes generally consist of a meat and side dish. Pork, chicken, and beef are the most prominent meat dishes. Popular sides include dumplings (bread or potato based) and potatoes. Soups are also popular, especially garlic soup (česnečka). If you are in the mood for dessert, try fruit dumplings (ovocné knedlíky), palačinky, or medovník. Also, be aware that Czechs occasionally serve fruit dumplings as the main course!
Looking for cookbooks or more information on Czech food? Try the following Library of Congress Subject Heading:
- Cooking, Czech (or "Cookery, Czech" although this subject heading is no longer preferred)
Typical call number ranges include:
- Dewey Decimal Call Numbers: 641.5 to 641.595
- Library of Congress Call Numbers: TX723.5 C9
Remember to say "Dobrou chut'!" to your meal companions before eating. You don't want to be thought of as rude!
