Czech Zucchini Pancakes and Slovak Swedish‑Style Pasta Salad Highlight Summer Cooking

A Czech recipe features light zucchini pancakes flavored with fresh mint and mixed nuts. The batter combines grated zucchini, herbs and nuts, then pan‑fryes quickly for a crisp, summer‑ready snack that can be served as an appetizer or light main.

A Slovak recipe presents a Swedish‑style cold pasta salad made with short pasta, crisp vegetables, feta cheese and a creamy mustard‑lemon dressing. The dish is assembled in about 20 minutes, then chilled for at least half an hour to let the flavors meld, making it suitable for picnics, barbecues or as a side to grilled foods.