Sides and Salads Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad A sweet and savory salad combining juicy watermelon, tangy feta, fresh mint, and a drizzle of zesty lime dressing.
Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate Cakes and Pastries
Cheesy Fiesta Tacos: A Crowd-Pleasing Classic Fast Food Cheesy Fiesta Tacos: A Crowd-Pleasing Classic
Tarte Tatin: a world-famous French dessert born by accident Tarte Tatin: a world-famous French dessert born by accident Here’s a dessert with serious charm. Tarte Tatin is a big pastry success story and a tiny slice of France’s culinary history on a plate. The legend says it was born from a kitchen scramble: an upside-down caramelized apple tart that went from rustic country fare to full-on Paris...
Mađarica - Croatian layered cake Mađarica - Croatian layered cake Mađarica (Croatian layered cake) is, well, kind of a national classic. The name literally means “Hungarian girl/woman,” which is cute — and a bit misleading, because it’s not a traditional Hungarian cake per se. It grew out of those Austro-Hungarian pastry vibes and ended...
Black Forest Cake history - cherries, chocolate, a little bit of legend Ever had a slice of Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte? It’s basically Germany’s most famous dessert. The cake comes from the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) in Baden-Württemberg, and the name literally means “cherry cake from the Black Forest.” In Germany there’s even a rule...
Vis and Komiža Flatbread – two pies, one island, a thousand flavors Out on Vis, that sleepy Adriatic island, you’ll meet two “twin” flatbreads that aren’t twins at all. The Vis one is straight-up bold—no fuss, a little salty, kinda punchy. Komiža’s version? Softer, juicier, friendlier on the palate. Both began as...
Top 5 Croatian Dishes You Just Have to Try Croatian food isn’t fancy in a show-off way – it’s hearty, honest, and made to be shared. These are the kind of dishes that remind you of family tables, Sunday lunches, and the smell of something good bubbling away for hours. I’d say they’re not just recipes,...
Grandma’s Comforting Beef Broth with Homemade Noodles Soups Grandma’s Comforting Beef Broth with Homemade Noodles
Grandma’s Comforting Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles Soups Grandma’s Comforting Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles
Golden Harvest Pumpkin Soup with a Hint of Ginger Soups Golden Harvest Pumpkin Soup with a Hint of Ginger
Slow-Cooked Italian Lasagna with Authentic Sofrito Ragu Slow-Cooked Italian Lasagna with Authentic Sofrito Ragu Pasta and Risotto A true Italian lasagna made with slow-cooked ragu, starting with the essential sofrito base.
Dalmatian-Style Seafood Risotto Dalmatian-Style Seafood Risotto Pasta and Risotto A creamy risotto with a medley of seafood, infused with Mediterranean flavors of white wine, garlic, and parsley.
Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel Pasta and Risotto Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel
Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pasta and Risotto Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-Kissed Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle Sides and Salads Sun-Kissed Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle
Authentic Greek Salad with Feta and Olives Sides and Salads Authentic Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Creamy Dill Sauce Sides and Salads Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Creamy Dill Sauce
Spreads and Sauces Silky Classic Béchamel Sauce A smooth, creamy French white sauce that forms the base for countless comforting dishes.
Rustic Italian Tomato Sauce with Soffritto Rustic Italian Tomato Sauce with Soffritto Spreads and Sauces
Tarte Tatin – The Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Classic Tarte Tatin – The Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Classic Cakes and Pastries