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The potato is now the fourth most important food crop on our planet, behind rice, wheat and corn. It is present and a favourite in all cuisines around the world, prepared in various forms and in every conceivable way. However, potato is a plant from the New World, completely unknown in Europe, Asia and Africa...
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Samobor kremšnita is a cream cake made from puff pastry, filled with custard cream and beaten egg whites. It is named after the small town of Samobor in central Croatia, where it is known as a culinary classic. It is also a well-known delicacy in Croatian cuisine. The legend states that Đuro Lukačić brought kremšnita...
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Sarma is a traditional dish of Croatian cuisine, widespread in continental and eastern Croatia. Traditionally, it is made from a mixture of minced meat, rice and spices wrapped in sauerkraut. However, Sarma is one of those traditional dishes that are also present in other national cuisines. In fact, it is very widespread in other national...
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History is not written alone in books or monuments. It can also be found in national cuisine. Croatian cuisine is a perfect example of this. Perhaps traditional cookbooks are even more historically accurate than the history books. Croatia is on the crossroads of the Central, Eastern and Mediterranean Europe. Throughout history, this has brought countless...
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Pašticada or as it is known as Dalmatian pašticada is a traditional dish of the Croatian coast. Actually, it is a beef round cooked in vegetables and wine and/or prošek (sweet wine). Traditionally it was made from pieces of cattle leg, but today is completely replaced by beef round. As pašticada is so widespread in...
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Meatloaf is a “one of those dishes”, where varieties can be found in numerous cuisines around the world. Although, the first records of its origins date back to the 4th century AD from Rome by Apicius manuscript, where it is considered that meatloaf originates from today’s Germany. This dish is typical in almost all Central...
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Pilaf or English Pilau is another traditional Turkish dish. Traditionally made from rice and orzo pasta. It is most often served as a side dish with grilled meat, stews, etc. However, as with any traditional dish, there are numerous variations. It is possible to find it with different types of meat and/or vegetables served as...
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Scotch Pie is a traditional Scottish double-crusted pie, usually filled with various spices and minced mutton. It can be also known as mutton pie, shell pie or even football pie. Football pie got its nickname because it was being sold as a kind of fast food at football stadiums. Due to its hard crust, it...
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Dundee Cake is one of the most famous and widespread traditional Scottish cakes. Usually, it is being made using almonds, currants, sultanas and sometimes cherries, alongside a wide range of spices. Officially it first appears at the beginning of the 19th century, in the city of Dundee, whence its name. Unlike most traditional dishes, which...
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Menemen is a traditional and widespread Turkish dish. Usually, it is made from eggs, peppers and tomatoes with the addition of different spices. However, like any traditional dish, it comes in different shapes and forms. In addition to these common ingredients, a variant with onion is also common in some places. The debate over whether...
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Interesting Facts About Split Did you know Split was founded by a Roman emperor? Or that some of the scenes from Game of Thrones are filmed in Split? Or that Split is considered to be one of the sportiest cities in the world? These are just a few interesting facts about Split and if you...
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Kofte, köfte or, simply said, meatballs are without a doubt one of the most widespread traditional dishes in Turkey. Generally, they are made of minced beef or lamb with the addition of different exotic spices. They are so widespread and well-known that over time they have become a staple food in Turkey. You can often...
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Lahmacun is a traditional Turkish dish, which can be found anywhere in Turkey. It’s basically flatbread and meat topping, garnished with spices and herbs. Although toppings vary, minced lamb or beef are used most often, along with vegetables like onions, tomatoes, aubergine, peppers, lettuce, and even garlic and pickles. The most common spices are paprika,...
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Split is a truly amazing Mediterranean city located on the east coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is the largest city in Dalmatia and the second-largest city in Croatia. Its centre is the old Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, built in the 3rd century. The Palace is a monument of zero category and has been...
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Peka is one of the most famous and widespread dishes of traditional Croatian cuisine. The speciality of Peka is that it is prepared in a special baking tray. Actually, it’s after the tray – the dish got its name. It is a shallow circular bowl, which is covered with a wide bell. On that bell...
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Baklava is a traditional Turkish delicacy made from filo pastry, topped with nuts and coated with sugar and honey syrup. Although the origin of baklava is not clear, in Turkey believe they designed this sugar dessert. This is probably correct since they blended the influences of the Assyrian, Roman, Persian and Mongol empires. Specifically, the...
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Shish kebab is one of the most famous traditional Turkish dishes. It is so widespread in Turkey, that there are numerous variations, depending on the region. Traditionally it is made from lamb, but sometimes it comes from beef, chicken, and veal. The name shish kebab originates from the Turkish words şiş which means sword or...
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