Trilece, in the world more known as tres leches is a cake originating from Latin America which I am not sure how or why but is also very popular in the Balkans (including Turkey), especially in Albania. In this post, we’ll try to find that out, share the traditional lokma recipe and teach you everything …
Albanian Cuisine & Recipes
If you like Albanian cuisine and are looking for simple meal ideas, byrek, the Albanian version of this beloved Balkan pastry is an amazing recipe to try out. Obviously, Albanian byrek shares a lot of similarities to its Turkish counterpart– the burek with slight preparation and spices differences from the original recipe. Byrek is one of …
Albanian cuisine is an interesting one, combining flavors from different influences, including Mediterranean, Balkan, and Ottoman among others, includes a lot of meat and hearty dishes, some seafood, and a lot of delectable cheeses and in this article, we’ll introduce you to the basics of Albanian food and some of the most popular Albanian dishes …
If you ever visited the Balkans (including Turkey), you know just how important pastries are in local cuisines. In this post, we’ll introduce you to the king of pastries in the Balkans; we’ll share the traditional burek recipe and teach you everything there is to know about this delicious snack, including its origin, its most …
If you ever visited the Balkan or were somehow introduced to Balkan cuisine, you’ll know that this fascinating cuisine is where Ottoman, Mediterranean, and European flavors meet. And just like the rest of the Balkan cuisine, Balkan desserts and sweets are just as delicious and bring out the best of both worlds! So, if you’re …
If you ever visited any of the Balkan countries, you probably know that no trip to this part of the world is complete without trying some delicious, homemade sarma. Its preparation might not seem very appetizing and its flavor might feel odd at the beginning but after the first few bites, you’ll come to understand …
If you’re a fan of Mediterranean cuisine, you probably heard a thing or two about dolmas. This is one of the most famous Turkish appetizers but you can also find it in many other places from the Balkans to the Middle East. In this post, we’ll share the traditional dolma recipe and teach you everything …
When speaking of popular Turkish desserts, we just have to mention asure, arguably one of the world’s oldest desserts. In this post, we’ll show you what you need to make the traditional asure recipe, share some interesting facts about this dessert and its history, and teach you everything there is to know about Turkish asure. But …
If you like Central European/Slavic cuisines and are looking for something new to cook at home, then look no further! In this article, we’ll share our favorite kifli recipe and plus, you’ll learn everything there is to know about this delicious bread roll (that actually precedes the famous French croissant), including its origins, variations, preparation (which …
If you like traditional Turkish sweets, you probably heard of kadaif, also known as kadayif, kunefe, and kunafa in different parts of the world. It’s one of baklava’s prime contenders for the title “most popular Turkish sweet”. As you’ll see in this post, there are a lot of variations of this delicious treat but here, …