Main Dishes Stuffed Peppers in Rich Tomato Sauce Classic Balkan dish of tender peppers filled with a savory meat and rice mixture, simmered in a velvety tomato sauce.
Classic Hollandaise Sauce – Silky French Butter Emulsion Classic Hollandaise Sauce – Silky French Butter Emulsion Spreads and Sauces
Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) 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,...
Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup Soups Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup
Grandma’s Comforting Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles Soups Grandma’s Comforting Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles
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.
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.
Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel Pasta and Risotto Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel
Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pasta and Risotto Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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
Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Fresh Parsley Sides and Salads Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Fresh Parsley
Spreads and Sauces Fiery Mexican Salsa Roja A vibrant red salsa bursting with roasted tomatoes, chilies, and aromatic spices.
Molten Lava Cake – Rich Chocolate Fondant with a Gooey Center Molten Lava Cake – Rich Chocolate Fondant with a Gooey Center Cakes and Pastries
Carrot Cake – Moist Spiced Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake – Moist Spiced Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Cakes and Pastries
Royal Victoria Sponge Cake – A Triple Layer Celebration Royal Victoria Sponge Cake – A Triple Layer Celebration Cakes and Pastries