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Tzatziki
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...
Greek Moussaka
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...
Turkey With Mlinci
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...
The History of Pepper
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...
Ćevapi
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...
Fritule (Fritters)
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...
Mućkalica (Leskovac Mućkalica)
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,...