If you ever visited the Balkans, you probably know that pastries and bakeries play an important role in local cuisines. Every country in the Balkans has its own unique pastry that it takes pride in and in Serbia’s case, that’s gibanica. In this post, we’ll share the traditional gibanica recipe and teach you everything there … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
If you’re looking for some new ideas for a healthy nutritious breakfast, keep reading. In this post, we share the traditional Balkan kaymak recipe. This dish actually originates from the Turkic tribes of Central Asia but it became very popular during the Ottoman Empire when it spread as far as the Balkans (and especially in … Read more
Even though not nearly as famous as its ultra-popular cousin, the ajvar, the traditional pindjur recipe results in a tasty spread that’s an irreplaceable part of Macedonian cuisine. Pindjur looks and even tastes kind of similar to ajvar, arguably the most popular spread/appetizer of the Balkans but there are a few substantial differences. This article will … Read more
If you love cornbread and this is one of your favorite snacks, keep reading, and you might discover a new, improved version of cornbread through our proja recipe. Once themed a poor man’s dish, Proja’s popularity quickly rose in the Balkans, and today, it’s one of the most popular Slavic snacks (as we previously mentioned … Read more
When Macedonian cuisine is mentioned, one of the first things that come to mind is zelnik. Together with tavce gravce, ajvar, and shkembe chorba, zelnik is one of the most famous national dishes. But zelnik isn’t only a popular dish. It’s also an important part of local culture. Unfortunately, unlike in the past, most people don’t prepare zelnik at home … Read more
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 … Read more
If you’re looking for a cuisine with continental flavor spiced up with an Ottoman/Central Asian touch, trying some Macedonian food will satisfy your cravings. Macedonian cuisine is like a big melting pot where the ingredients of the East and the West are mixed, giving whoever tries its food a sensory overload of another level. Most … Read more
We just can’t talk about Macedonian cuisine without mentioning the Tavce Gravce Recipe (pronounce: tav-cheh grav-cheh). It’s Macedonia’s national dish and a standard Friday staple; most Macedonians are Orthodox Christian and in Orthodox Christianity, the meals on Fridays should not contain any meat. That’s why Tavce Gravce holds such an important place not only in … Read more