If you enjoy exotic, non-alcoholic beverages, you’ll surely enjoy learning about kompot. A fruit-based drink popular in many Slavic countries, kompot was one of the most popular drinks in the former Eastern Bloc. Today, with many sodas and different kinds of juice, its popularity may be declining but kompot will always have a significant place in …
Bulgarian Cuisine & Recipes
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 …
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 ever visited the Balkan Peninsula, you probably know that no trip to this part of the world is complete without trying some delicious ajvar. The origin of the so-called vegetable caviar is often disputed because many countries developed their own regional versions of the traditional ajvar recipe but in our opinion, the most …
This Shkembe Chorba recipe will show you one of those dishes that taste really good but it’s better not to know what it’s made of. Shkembe Chorba literally translates to tripe soup in English. In case you’re not familiar with the term, trip refers to the thick lining of the stomach of a cow. If …