Czech recipes

Treat yourself to this deliciously indulgent chocolate cake for a weekend treat.

A clever idea for using up stale bread, these dumplings would be a welcome addition to any wintry stew or casserole. They're traditionally boiled and served sliced

Made with semolina, this citrusy bundt cake is perfect as a centrepiece dessert for the Christmas table

This simple-to-make cake can be cut into squares and served as an afternoon treat

Szegedin goulash is a classic that will please all lovers of sauerkraut. It's excellent with dumplings, but you can also serve it with crusty bread

Make this quick and simple dessert with yogurt, tinned apricots and a crumble topping for the end of a weekend meal

A dessert that all generations love, this chocolate sponge is topped with soft cheese and chocolate icing. Quick and simple, but a divine teatime treat

Try this simple dish of succulent slow-cooked pork, sauerkraut and soft bread dumplings made the Czech way. It's perfect comfort food for chilly nights.

If you need an easy but impressive cake for a celebration or charity bake sale, try this chocolate and vanilla sponge cake

This easy alternative to a traditional roast is beautifully juicy – you can easily feed the whole family with one or two. Serve with your favourite trimmings

This slow-roasted duck is tender and delicious, and well worth the time it takes to make.

This dish of slow-cooked beef cheeks makes for a comforting evening meal

Make a clear white stock or brown stock using this recipe. For the latter, slice the onion, carrots and leek and dry-fry until browned