PAVLOVA CZECH COOKBOOK: Cooking Czech with a Smile Paperback – November 28, 2025

Step into the world of authentic Czech home cooking with Chef Lenka Pavlova — founder of Pavlova Catering & Bakery, and a chef whose culinary journey includes preparing meals for the Presidents of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.Raised in a warm Czech kitchen filled with the aromas of broths, sauces, dumplings, and homemade desserts, Lenka brings together the flavors she grew up with and the skills she has honed over many years of cooking for families, guests, and high-profile clients.Every recipe in this book has been thoughtfully adapted for American ingredients, tools, and measurements, making Czech cooking approachable and enjoyable anywhere in the world.Inside you’ll find comforting soups, rich sauces, classic dumplings, hearty meat dishes, fresh salads, and beloved Czech desserts — each photographed and written with clear step-by-step instructions suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks.The book also includes a practical guide to substituting Czech ingredients with U.S. options, and every recipe lists both metric and U.S. measurements to make cooking simple and stress-free.Lenka shares personal stories, family tips, and her cheerful approach to cooking. And whenever you need support, you can scan the QR code inside the book — Chef Pavlova will be there to answer questions or even help you adjust a recipe to the ingredients you have at home.Inside this cookbook you’ll find:• Over 90 authentic Czech recipes• Clear, friendly instructions• Beautiful full-page photos• Tips for perfect dumplings, sauces, goulash, and desserts• Ingredient substitution guidance and metric–U.S. measurement support• Direct help from the author through an interactive QR codeBring the comforting flavors of Czech home cooking into your kitchen — and cook with a smile. Read more