Some Balkan dishes are not complicated and can become family classics. A simple pot of veal, vegetables, and a few familiar pantry items can become the perfect soup for a long lunch or a chilly evening, as in the case of Teleća čorba. It’s comforting, not too heavy, and easy to use for everyday cooking … Read more
Breakfast in the Balkans is not just the first meal of the day; it’s a celebration of tradition, hospitality, and locally sourced ingredients. The countries of the Balkans have been influenced by culinary traditions for centuries, and they also have their own unique specialties, ranging from the Adriatic and Ionian coasts to the Black Sea. … Read more
If you know a thing or two about Slavic cuisines, you’ll know that the basic staple in most of them is white bread. In this part of the world, people are crazy about bread, and you can find a lot of different types of white bread. Today, we’ll share our Pogacha recipe, a tasty white bread … Read more
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 … Read more
If you ever visited the Balkans, you’d know that pastries are a crucial part of local cuisines. In most Balkan countries, bakeries are the go-to places for breakfast or a quick bite/snack for a lunch break and Bulgaria is no exception. In this post, we’ll focus on perhaps the most famous Bulgarian pastry; we’ll share … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
If you’ve ever visited the Balkan Peninsula, you probably know how addictive desserts from this part of the world can be. As someone who has extensively traveled the Peninsula, I can talk about Balkan sweets for days. If you would like to try to make some local sweets and bring some Balkan flavor to your … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more