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Primal Goulash

Primal Goulash

Eat goulash like your paleo ancestors did! This is a favourite comfort food from my Slovak childhood with a few modifications to make it paleo friendly. Primal Goulash Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 20 minutes mins Cook Time 2 hours hrs Total Time 2 hours hrs 20…

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Carpathian Rice Pilaf

Carpathian Rice Pilaf

After trying a store-bought seasoned rice mix and finding it underwhelming, I realized it’s far more satisfying to build those flavours from scratch. This recipe is my take on Slovak-style savoury rice, inspired by Slovenská Ryža – but with a twist. Instead of the…

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Golden Garlic Roasted Wedges

Golden Garlic Roasted Wedges

Tired of potato recipes that taste more like a spice cabinet than actual potatoes? This recipe strips away the heavy, distracting seasonings to let the natural flavor of the potato truly shine. By combining a few subtle flavor boosters with two simple kitchen…

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Iron Fasirky

Iron Fasirky

Iron Faširky is a modern twist on one of Slovakia’s most beloved home‑cooked staples: fašírka, the seasoned meat patty that has anchored family tables, school lunches, and Sunday gatherings for generations. Traditionally pan‑fried and served with potatoes or tucked…

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Juicy Next‑Day Baked Chicken Wings

Juicy Next‑Day Baked Chicken Wings

If you love wings but hate the hassle of deep frying, this recipe is a game-changer. These Juicy Next-Day Baked Chicken Wings deliver everything you want: a perfectly seasoned exterior and an incredibly tender, juicy interior that doesn’t disappear the second they…

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Honey-Gold Artisan White Bread

Honey-Gold Artisan White Bread

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread baking in the kitchen, and today I finally broke in my stand mixer with a modified classic. I took a foundational white bread recipe from the KitchenAid manual and gave it a serious upgrade: swapping out the…

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The “One-Pan” Basmati Rice

The “One-Pan” Basmati Rice

The “One-Pan” Basmati Rice Every great journey needs the ultimate fuel. This soy-free, garlic-and-sesame skillet rice is a treasure trove of rich, savory flavor built for pirates, sailors, and anyone chasing a massive feast in a single pan. Gather your crew and dig…

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Pacific Northwest Mischbrot (Heritage Rye Bread)

Background In Central Europe – spanning Slovak, German, and Jewish baking cultures – the daily table loaf is traditionally a *Mischbrot* (literally a “mixed bread” combining robust rye and strong wheat flours). It is celebrated for its balanced flavor, incredible…

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It would be preferable to suffer all the possible torments of earth until Judgment Day, than to pass one day in Purgatory.

— St. Cyril of Alexandria