Spreads and Sauces Smoky Levantine Baba Ganoush A creamy, smoky roasted eggplant dip with tahini, garlic, and lemon, perfect as an appetizer or side.
Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Fresh Parsley Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Fresh Parsley Sides and Salads
Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Main Dishes
Soft Homemade Pita Bread for Perfect Gyros Wraps Fast Food Soft Homemade Pita Bread for Perfect Gyros Wraps
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
Golden Harvest Pumpkin Soup with a Hint of Ginger Soups Golden Harvest Pumpkin Soup with a Hint of Ginger
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.
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.
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
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 Pesto alla Genovese - Emerald Ligurian Pesto A fragrant, fresh basil sauce from Genoa, Italy, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables.
Red Velvet Dream Cake – A Touch of Elegance in Every Slice Red Velvet Dream Cake – A Touch of Elegance in Every Slice Cakes and Pastries
Royal Victoria Sponge Cake – A Triple Layer Celebration Royal Victoria Sponge Cake – A Triple Layer Celebration Cakes and Pastries