Desserts Velvet Midnight Chocolate Mousse A heavenly French dessert of whipped cream and melted chocolate, light as air yet irresistibly rich.
Dalmatian Fisherman’s Brudet – Coastal Comfort in a Bowl Dalmatian Fisherman’s Brudet – Coastal Comfort in a Bowl Soups
Oven-Baked Crispy Fries with a Zesty Herb Kick Oven-Baked Crispy Fries with a Zesty Herb Kick Fast Food
Grandma’s Skillet Potatoes with Sweet Caramelized Onions Grandma’s Skillet Potatoes with Sweet Caramelized Onions Main Dishes
Street-Style Chicken Gyros Wrap with Creamy Tzatziki Fast Food Street-Style Chicken Gyros Wrap with Creamy Tzatziki
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,...
Velvety Mushroom Cream Soup with a Hint of Herbs Soups Velvety Mushroom Cream Soup with a Hint of Herbs
Dalmatian Fisherman’s Brudet – Coastal Comfort in a Bowl Soups Dalmatian Fisherman’s Brudet – Coastal Comfort in a Bowl
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.
Authentic Roman Spaghetti Carbonara Authentic Roman Spaghetti Carbonara Pasta and Risotto A traditional Roman pasta dish made with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, eggs, and black pepper — no cream, no shortcuts.
Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid Pasta and Risotto Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid
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
Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Fresh Parsley Sides and Salads Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Fresh Parsley
Protein-Packed Caesar Salad with Chicken and Eggs Sides and Salads Protein-Packed Caesar Salad with Chicken and Eggs
Spreads and Sauces Silky Middle Eastern Hummus A creamy, velvety chickpea spread with tahini, garlic, and a hint of lemon, perfect for dipping or spreading.
Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate 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
Royal Victoria Sponge Cake – A Triple Layer Celebration Royal Victoria Sponge Cake – A Triple Layer Celebration Cakes and Pastries