Bryndzové halušky is one of those Slovak dishes that are described as an acquired taste, mainly due to the taste of bryndza, a special soft crumbly cheese made from sheep milk.

She has covered D.C. restaurants since 2007, offers expertise in business reporting and regional American dishes, and holds strong opinions on bar food and booze. ... an immigrant from Slovakia.

Tom Slepicka adds ingredients to goulash as he teaches a cooking class in collaboration with the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library from his home in southeast Cedar Rapids on Oct. 3, 2024.