Cakes and Pastries Grandma’s Croatian Mađarica – Seven-Layer Chocolate Delight A rich layered cake made with thin pastry sheets and silky chocolate cream, one of Croatia’s most beloved traditional desserts.
Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup Soups
Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) 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,...
Grandma’s Comforting Beef Broth with Homemade Noodles Soups Grandma’s Comforting Beef Broth with Homemade Noodles
Velvety Mushroom Cream Soup with a Hint of Herbs Soups Velvety Mushroom Cream Soup with a Hint of Herbs
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.
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.
Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid Pasta and Risotto Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid
Slow-Cooked Italian Lasagna with Authentic Sofrito Ragu Pasta and Risotto Slow-Cooked Italian Lasagna with Authentic Sofrito Ragu
Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Creamy Dill Sauce Sides and Salads Oven-Roasted Zucchini with Creamy Dill Sauce
Golden Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary Sides and Salads Golden Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
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.
Rustic Italian Tomato Sauce with Soffritto Rustic Italian Tomato Sauce with Soffritto Spreads and Sauces
Pesto alla Genovese - Emerald Ligurian Pesto Pesto alla Genovese - Emerald Ligurian Pesto Spreads and Sauces
Tarte Tatin – The Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Classic Tarte Tatin – The Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Classic Cakes and Pastries