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Leavened Dough (Kysnuté Cesto)
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I watched my grandma make leavened dough in her house in Slovakia. This is her recipe, with photos of each step.
Lesson 3 Vocabulary: Numbers
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Learn to count in Slovak. Numbers from zero to ten, the teens, the tens, and some big number - all with audio!
Lesson 3 Grammar: Using Numbers
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Few words on using numbers in Slovak language. Part of the free Slovak language lessons on slovakcooking.com. Check it out today.
Lesson 3 Dialog: How much?
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Slovak language lesson 3 dialog: learn how to asks how much something costs in the restaurant, and to ask for your bill.
St. Nicholas Day (Deň Sv. Mikuláša)
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St. Nicholas day is the celebration of life of an ancient pilgrim and bishop who performed many acts of generosity. He is the source of the American Santa Claus. This day is very popular with kids: they get presents in their shoes, and also from the St. Nick himself.
Bacon Potatoes (Slaninové Zemiaky)
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Recipe with pictures for baked potatoes baked with slices of bacon and seasoned with paprika, caraway, salt and pepper.
Rum Balls (Rumové Guľky)
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Looking for a simple but delicious Christmas desert? Rum balls take under 20 minutes and require no baking. They are found on any typical tradition...
Sauerkraut Soup for Hundred (Kapustni...
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Recipe for Slovak sauerkraut soup prepared for a 100-person St. Nicholas dinner at the Slovak Embassy in Washington, D.C. Step-by-step instructions...
Chocolate Covered Bananas (Banány v Č...
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Chocolate covered bananas are a tasty treat that is quite easy to make. You simply need to melt the chocolate and dip the bananas in it. Cover with...
Lesson 2 Vocabulary: Prosím si
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Second in series of free Slovak audio language lessons. Vocabulary section with pronunciation guide. New words include adjectives useful in describing your meal, and phrases that will come in handy in your next restaurant visit.