Pasta and Risotto Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel Classic Italian-style cannelloni filled with savory minced meat, smothered in béchamel and tomato sauce, baked until golden.
Authentic Greek Salad with Feta and Olives Authentic Greek Salad with Feta and Olives Sides and Salads
Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Main Dishes
Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns: Bakery-Style at Home Fast Food Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns: Bakery-Style at Home
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 Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles Soups Grandma’s Comforting Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles
Mushroom Risotto with White Wine Mushroom Risotto with White Wine Pasta and Risotto Creamy risotto with mushrooms, finished with butter and Parmesan, and a splash of white wine for depth.
Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pasta and Risotto A comforting risotto with tender chicken pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan, cooked to a creamy perfection.
Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid Pasta and Risotto Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid
Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad Sides and Salads Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad
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 Classic Hollandaise Sauce – Silky French Butter Emulsion A rich and velvety French sauce made with egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice, perfect for vegetables, fish, and Eggs Benedict.
Pavlova – Elegant Meringue Dessert with Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries Pavlova – Elegant Meringue Dessert with Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries Cakes and Pastries
Tarte Tatin – The Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Classic Tarte Tatin – The Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Classic Cakes and Pastries