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Lukáš has been passionate about home cooking, gardening and creating decorations and practical DIY projects for over 10 years. He loves honest home-cooked meals, cooking with seasonal ingredients and fresh herbs from his garden.

Simple Grandma’s Trick Against Ants in the Garden: When Coffee Grounds...

Garden idea: using coffee grounds as a natural ant repellent
How to get rid of ants in the garden without chemicals? Discover a simple and eco-friendly trick that will help protect your plants and enrich your soil at the same time.

Chicken Breasts with Onion and Garlic: Quick Skillet or Oven Dinner

Chicken breasts with onion and soy sauce – quick oven lunch
Looking for a chicken breast dinner that's ready in no time and still tastes luxurious? Prepare them with onion and garlic in soy sauce, or finish them in the oven for extra flair.

Juicy Pork Neck Baked with Creamy Potatoes and Caramelized Onions

Pork neck casserole with creamy potatoes and curry onions
Looking for a hearty one-pan lunch? Pork neck marinated overnight is baked in cream, with sweet caramelized onions and curry-flavored potatoes. Will it stay just as juicy the next day?

Yeast Apple Cake with a Hint of Strawberry: Juiciness in Every...

Yeast apple cake with strawberry pudding – moist even the next day
Looking for an apple dessert that stays moist even the next day and won’t leak filling? This yeast cake with thin apple slices and strawberry pudding promises an irresistible cream right from the oven. You can do it too!

Pork Cutlets “Under a Blanket”: Juicy Meat with Smoked Cheese and...

Pork loin baked with cream, cheese, and sausage: Juicy cutlets without breading
Do you want cutlets, but in a different way than the classic breaded version? Pork loin baked under a rich "blanket" of onion, smoked cheese, and sausage with cream is juicy to the last bite. Will it rival your favorite recipe?

Baked Toasts from the Oven in an Egg Coat with Ham...

Bread toasts filled with ham and cheese
How to turn ordinary toasts into a breakfast the whole family will love? Try baked toasts with cheese and ham from just a few ingredients, ready in no time. Want a quick guide and tips for perfect crispiness?

Recipe for Marinated Pork Strips with Curry and Mustard: Meat That...

Juicy pork strips marinated with curry and mustard
Do you want pork strips that are perfectly tender and juicy after just a few minutes in the pan? Prepare a marinade with curry, mustard, and garlic, let the meat rest, then coat it briefly in creamy egg and starch.

Prepare These Delicious Quick Pastries from No-Rise Dough

No-rise pastries with quark and plum jam – ready without waiting, tender and moist
Would you like homemade pastries but hate waiting for dough to rise? Try these quick, tender pastries from no-rise dough, baked right away and wonderfully moist thanks to a mix of butter and lard. Can you make them even at the last minute?

Pork Belly Roll with Herbs, Braised Cabbage and Potato Dumplings

Pork belly roll with herbs, braised cabbage and potato dumplings – honest Czech lunch
Do you want an honest Czech lunch scented with herbs and slow roasting? Pork belly roll with crispy crackling, braised cabbage and homemade potato dumplings—what’s the secret to perfect flavor and texture?

Fluffy Coffee Slices: A Luxurious Combination of Mascarpone and Parisian Whipped...

Luxurious sponge slices with mascarpone and Parisian whipped cream: a patisserie-style coffee dessert
Looking for a dessert that pairs perfectly with espresso? These fluffy slices combine a light sponge and a rich mascarpone cream with Parisian whipped chocolate. How do you achieve a 'cloud-like' base and when do you pour over the chocolate?

7 Flowers for Window Boxes That Can Handle a Sun-Soaked Balcony...

Red geraniums blooming on a sunny balcony
Do you have a balcony facing south or west where it’s almost unbearable in the summer? Not every flower can handle such conditions. But there are types that thrive in the sun — they bloom profusely, grow quickly, and with proper care will stay beautiful until autumn.

Baron’s Apple Slices with Meringue: A Delicate Classic That Never Disappoints

Baron's apple slices with meringue: A delicate classic that never disappoints
Do you want an apple cake that's both delicate and juicy, with a secret in its three layers? Baron's (Countess) Slices combine tender pastry, rich grated apples, and a meringue you have to see. Discover how to achieve a perfectly moist result step by step.

Luxurious Pork Tenderloin with Green Peppercorn and Cognac Sauce

Pork tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce – a luxurious recipe with cognac in minutes
Would you like to create a luxurious restaurant-style dinner at home? Pork tenderloin with creamy green peppercorn and cognac sauce sounds fancy, but you can master it in no time. How to achieve juicy meat and a sauce with an elegant flavor?

Refreshing Sponge Cake with Mascarpone, Fruit and Jelly: A Light Dessert...

Summer mascarpone cake with strawberries and peaches – moist sponge with a hot water trick
Looking for a light summer dessert that melts in your mouth and looks stunning? Fluffy sponge cake with mascarpone, juicy fruit and shiny jelly promises refreshment for any occasion. How do you achieve perfect moistness with a hot water trick?

My Parents Helped Me With a Mortgage. Since Then, They’ve Acted...

Family tension after buying a house
How does your relationship with your parents change when they help you with a mortgage? Tereza shares her story of how gratitude turned into a burden and how she tried to find balance between family support and her own life.

Lovage in the Garden: The Herb for Soups That Grows Almost...

Lovage leaves detail in the garden
Do you want healthy and fragrant lovage in your garden to enrich your dishes? Avoid three common mistakes that can affect its growth and harvest. Learn how to properly grow this easy-care herb and enjoy its aromatic leaves all summer long.

Lightning-Fast Pasta with Sour Cream, Crispy Bacon, and Cheese

Creamy pasta with sour cream, bacon, and cherry tomatoes – quick dinner in 15 minutes
Do you have only 15 minutes and crave creamy pasta that tastes like it’s from a restaurant? Sour cream, cheese, crispy bacon, and juicy cherry tomatoes – how to make a perfect sauce from just a few ingredients over gentle heat?

Homemade Soft Koláčky with Plum Jam, Quark, and Rum

Homemade soft koláčky with plum jam, quark, and streusel on a black plate.
The scent of freshly baked yeasted dough, double filling of plum jam and quark, and crunchy streusel – but how do you achieve truly soft koláčky that stay moist for days? Here’s a tried-and-true step-by-step recipe, including tips with rum.

Delicious Chicken Strips with Garlic and Vegetable Rice

Chicken strips in a delicate garlic sauce with colorful rice – a quick and affordable meal for the whole family
Looking for a quick and affordable lunch without compromise? In just 30 minutes, you can prepare chicken strips in a creamy garlic sauce with colorful vegetable rice. How to create a silky sauté for the whole family at home?

From a Few Thin Blades to a Lush Clump: How to...

Lush green chives growing in a garden bed
How can you achieve a dense, healthy clump of chives that will delight you all summer long? Discover key tips for proper care, trimming, and watering to turn your chives into a lush, flavorful herb.