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Pastitsio is one of the synonyms of traditional Greek cuisine today. It is one of those dishes that you will find in every gastronomic guide through Greece. It’s actually a layered casserole made of round pasta and minced meat and tomato sauce, topped with a bechamel sauce usually with added cheese. Because of its apparent...
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Gemista or yemista is a well-known dish in traditional Greek cuisine. This is a very popular dish, traditionally prepared in the summer, since it is made using a variety of vegetables. In Greek cuisine it belongs to a group of dishes known as Ladera (Lada meaning olive oil in Greek). Unsurprisingly, it is made with...
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Souvlaki is probably the most popular dish in Greek cuisine. Most certainly, it is the most spread one. Souvlaki is a traditional dish which is fast food at the same time. It’s marinated pieces of meat baked on skewers. Although most often made of pork, they can be found in many other variants. It’s not...
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Tzatziki is certainly the most famous sauce or dip in Greek traditional cuisine. It is an incredibly delicious and refreshing sauce that can be made very quickly and simply. Traditionally, Tzatziki is made of Greek-style (thick) yoghurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil to which is added herbs like dill, mint and parsley. In some variants lemon...
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Moussaka is, without a doubt, synonymous with traditional Greek cuisine. It is hard to imagine a gastronomic guide to Greece which doesn’t mention moussaka. Greek moussaka is an oven-baked, multi-layer casserole made of sautéed aubergines, minced meat and Bechamel sauce. The traditional Greek recipe was created in the 1920s by Nikólaos Tselementés. He is probably...
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Turkey with mlinci (purica sa mlincima) is a classic, traditional Croatian cuisine, especially in Zagreb and northern Croatia. It is marinated and oven-baked turkey, made with a native variety of Zagorje turkey. Traditionally, it is served with thin-dried flatbread called mlinci. Purica with mlinci originates from Medimurje, an area in northern Croatia. According to the...
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What does Arrabbiata sauce from Italy, Thai red curry, Kung Pao Chicken from China, Vindaloo from India, Hungary’s Paprikash, Spanish Chili Con Carne and Puntas from Mexico all have in common? Peppers! All these traditional dishes from around the globe contain peppers. Knowing this, I became interested in how the pepper – a food that...
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Ćevapi is, without any doubt, the most popular dish in Bosnian cuisine. What pizza is to Italians, hamburgers to Americans, fish & chips to the English, ćevapi is to the people of the Balkan. It is so popular it can be served as breakfast, lunch or dinner. In each town and city, you will find...
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Fritule (fritters) is a traditional, home-made delicacy in Croatian cuisine. Originating in the coastal areas, the dish has spread over time throughout the country. In recent years, it has become one of the most popular desserts, especially among street food delicacies. Fritule are small balls of dough fried in hot oil. As with all traditional...
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Uštipci is a very popular dish in Serbia, especially in Vojvodina, the northern part of Serbia. This is doughnuts-like, a small ball of dough, fried in oil. Uštipci is so beloved that it can be served sweet or savoury, with or without sides, as an appetizer or a dessert. Sometimes it can even be the...
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Mućkalica or Leskovac mućkalica is one of the most popular dishes in Serbian cuisine. It is a kind of stew, which is made from leftover barbecue meat baked in a vegetable sauce. The origin of this dish comes from the town of Leskovac in southern Serbia. In addition to mućkalica, Leskovac is known for its...
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Gibanica is a dish of traditional Serbian cuisine. It is so widespread in Serbia that we can call it one of the symbols of Serbian cuisine. This is a very simple pastry made from filo dough, white cheese and eggs. Sometimes referred to as a guzvara, because of the way it is prepared. For Vuk...
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Shopska salad is a traditional dish of the Balkan, mainly from Bulgarian but Serbian and Macedonian cuisine as well. Sometimes is referred to as Bulgarian salad. It is a very simple and refreshing salad that can be prepared quickly. It is made from cucumbers, tomatoes, spring onions, peppers and salted cheese. For me, it is...
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Karadjordje steak is considered to be a traditional Serbian dish. It can be found on the menus of almost all traditional restaurants. Karadjordje steak consists of rolled pork or veal steak stuffed with crème fraiche, that is breaded and then fried. Unlike other traditional dishes, where it is difficult to determine the origin, its origin...
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Prebranac or baked beans is one of the most famous and popular dishes in Serbia. In almost every gastronomic guide through Serbia, you will find prebranac marked as a dish you must try. I personally completely agree with that recommendation. You will find prebranac on the menus of numerous restaurants in Serbia. It is an...
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Pljeskavica is one of the most famous and widespread dishes in traditional Serbian cuisine. In Serbia it is a popular street food that can be found in many booths. It is usually cooked on a charcoal grill and is made from ground beef. Sometimes other meat such as pork or lamb is added, as well...
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Halva is a traditional Turkish dessert. Today, it can be found in almost all confectioneries and markets across Turkey. However, Halva is not common in Turkey alone. It is a well-known delicacy in India, West, Central Asia and North Africa. It is also well known in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Even in America, where...
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Pide is a traditional staple Turkish dish. In every city in Turkey, you can find specialist shops, called pideci. The shape of Pide is typically a long and narrow boat-shaped, with folded dough edges. Pide is usually made of dough with a meat topping. Besides meat, there are other toppings such as cheese and spinach,...
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Kumpir is a very simple and popular street food dish in Turkey. It is actually a Turkish version of baked potato or jacked potato as it is called in the UK. Unlike the jacked potato, which is usually served with cheese, beans and butter, there are many different side dishes to go with the potato....
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Imam Bayildi is a traditional Turkish dish made from eggplant stuffed with vegetables and topped with olive oil. The stuffing is mostly made from tomatoes, garlic, parsley, onions and herbs. It can be served hot or cold and is most often served as an appetiser or part of an appetiser mix called meze. Imam Bayildi...
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