Soups Chilled Andalusian Gazpacho – Summer in a Bowl A refreshing cold tomato soup, bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Main Dishes
Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Creamy Dill Sauce Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Creamy Dill Sauce Sides and Salads
Grilled Sea Bass with Dalmatian-Style Swiss Chard and Potatoes Grilled Sea Bass with Dalmatian-Style Swiss Chard and Potatoes Main Dishes
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,...
Golden Harvest Pumpkin Soup with a Hint of Ginger Soups Golden Harvest Pumpkin Soup with a Hint of Ginger
Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup Soups Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup
Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid Pasta and Risotto A rich and flavorful seafood risotto colored with cuttlefish and squid ink, a true gem of Dalmatian cuisine.
Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel Pasta and Risotto Classic Italian-style cannelloni filled with savory minced meat, smothered in béchamel and tomato sauce, baked until golden.
Homemade Ravioli Filled with Ricotta and Spinach in Sage Butter Sauce Pasta and Risotto Homemade Ravioli Filled with Ricotta and Spinach in Sage Butter Sauce
Protein-Packed Caesar Salad with Chicken and Eggs Sides and Salads Protein-Packed Caesar Salad with Chicken and Eggs
Authentic Greek Salad with Feta and Olives Sides and Salads Authentic Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
Spreads and Sauces Provencal Olive Tapenade A bold and briny olive spread with capers, garlic, and anchovies, perfect for bread, crackers, or as a condiment.
Classic Hollandaise Sauce – Silky French Butter Emulsion Classic Hollandaise Sauce – Silky French Butter Emulsion Spreads and Sauces
Honey Layer Cake: Medena Pita with Creamy Filling Honey Layer Cake: Medena Pita with Creamy Filling Cakes and Pastries
Mille-feuille / Napoleon – Classic French Pastry with Layers of Cream Mille-feuille / Napoleon – Classic French Pastry with Layers of Cream Cakes and Pastries
Classic Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) Classic Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) Cakes and Pastries