Recipes
The recipes in my collection may be Slovak or American, from the 1930s or from my own childhood. If it is delicious and worth sharing, I will share it here.
About my recipes
The recipes in my collection may be Slovak or American, from the 1930s or from my own childhood. If it is delicious and worth sharing, I will share it here.
The Slovak recipes from my husband’s family present a challenge I have been eager to embrace in my ‘baking therapy’. Other recipes I have gathered from my own mother, grandmothers and great-grandmothers as I catalogue family baking knowledge.
Regardless of their origins, for my family these recipes now represent something wholly and unmistakably ours. Unlike all of the possession that we lost in the Colorado Marshall Fire, these recipes will not disappear—and what’s more, they will be passed on. Join me as I find solace in the careful collecting of family favorites, and I hope that you, too, find your own new kitchen memories along the way.
Plum pie with potato dough
Get ready for deliciousness when you combine the delicate sweetness of plums with this moist, buttery, potato-based (yes, really!) dough.
Slovak crepes
Fill these paper-thin, delicate crepes, called palacinky in Slovak, with jam, cream or even something savory for a light meal or snack.
Any-fruit mug cake
Bring baking back to its simplest form with this moist, delicious cake. No scales or measuring cups needed; just find your favorite mug.
Classic coleslaw
This recipe, given to me by my mother, will always be a summertime classic. Serve it with brats, burgers or Scotch eggs!
Mom’s american potato salad
This recipe, given to me by my mother, will always be a summertime classic. Serve it with brats, burgers or Scotch eggs!
Scotch eggs
Looking for a meal that is easy to prep ahead of time? Try Scotch eggs, a family summertime favorite perfectly paired with classic potato salad or coleslaw.
Buchty buns
Buchty buns may be a little difficult to pronounce (think ‘ch’ as in Loch Ness) , but you’ll find these tender, sweet buns to be an unusually delicious bite.
Adamko’s Cinnamon rolls
Bringing together a delicious cinnamon filling and tangy-sweet topping, my son’s favorite cinnamon rolls are sure to be your favorite, too.
Lemon & blueberry bábovka
Full of blueberry flavor and topped with citrus syrup, this bundt cake will bring summer-time flavors to your kitchen year round.
Grated chocolate-tvaroh cake
This combination of rich coca sponge and creamy filling is just what you need.
Slovak Potato salad
While potato salad might seem an unusual dish to serve in December, Slovaks disagree! This creamy, tart and flavorful salad makes a unique side any time of year.
Meter Cake
This striped chocolate-and-cream confection may take quite a few steps, but it is worth it in the end.
Almond Crescents
You’ll find a hint of almond, subtle sweetness and a perfect crunch in these tiny holiday-time Slovak treats.
Auntie’s Cheese & Pepper Bread Bowl
This cheesy bread bowl happily serves as a shared entree or appetizer.
Tatra Cheddar Crackers
Quick to prepare and dangerously delicious, these cheddar crackers are a snack-time staple
Spiced Zucchini bread
Moist and fragrantly spiced, this zucchini loaf is the perfect way to start the day.
Classic Banana bread
My mother’s own classic banana bread loaf may not be Slovak, but is too good to miss
