Spreads and Sauces Silky Classic Béchamel Sauce A smooth, creamy French white sauce that forms the base for countless comforting dishes.
Parisian Profiteroles with Silky Chocolate Glaze Parisian Profiteroles with Silky Chocolate Glaze Desserts
Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Main Dishes
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,...
Dalmatian Fisherman’s Brudet – Coastal Comfort in a Bowl Soups Dalmatian Fisherman’s Brudet – Coastal Comfort in a Bowl
Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup Soups Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup
Velvety Mushroom Cream Soup with a Hint of Herbs Soups Velvety Mushroom Cream Soup with a Hint of Herbs
Golden Harvest Pumpkin Soup with a Hint of Ginger Soups Golden Harvest Pumpkin Soup with a Hint of Ginger
Homemade Ravioli Filled with Ricotta and Spinach in Sage Butter Sauce Homemade Ravioli Filled with Ricotta and Spinach in Sage Butter Sauce Pasta and Risotto Delicate homemade ravioli stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach, served with a fragrant butter and sage sauce.
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 Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid Pasta and Risotto Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid
Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel Pasta and Risotto Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel
Sun-Kissed Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle Sides and Salads Sun-Kissed Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle
Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad Sides and Salads Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad
Spreads and Sauces Fiery Mexican Salsa Roja A vibrant red salsa bursting with roasted tomatoes, chilies, and aromatic spices.
Carrot Cake – Moist Spiced Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake – Moist Spiced Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Cakes and Pastries
Classic Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) Classic Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) Cakes and Pastries
Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate Cakes and Pastries