East European cuisine includes traditional foods from Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ukraine, and other countries. It features root vegetables, flour, dairy, sauerkraut, and meats, often with rich and hearty flavors. Popular dishes include Borscht, Pierogi, Goulash, and Sourdough Bread. East European cuisine is both homey and festive, simple yet comforting.

Czech cuisine blends Central European flavors and includes traditional dishes such as Svíčková na smetaně, a creamy vegetable sauce over tender beef sirloin with dumplings; Vepřo knedlo zelo, the national dish of roast pork with sauerkraut and bread dumplings; Pečená kachna, crispy roast duck served with red cabbage; Guláš, a Czech-style beef goulash influenced by Hungarian spices; and Knedlíky, soft dumplings made from flour or potatoes that accompany most meat dishes.