Appetizers Sunlit Garden Bruschette with Juicy Tomatoes and Fresh Basil Golden, crispy bruschette topped with sweet ripe tomatoes and aromatic basil, a taste of summer in every bite.
Slow-Cooked Beef Goulash with Homemade Potato Gnocchi Slow-Cooked Beef Goulash with Homemade Potato Gnocchi Main Dishes
Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provencal Fisherman’s Soup Soups
Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Dalmatian Pašticada (Croatian Braised Beef Stew) Main Dishes
Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate Cakes and Pastries
Red Velvet Dream Cake – A Touch of Elegance in Every Slice Red Velvet Dream Cake – A Touch of Elegance in Every Slice Cakes and Pastries
Honey Layer Cake: Medena Pita with Creamy Filling Honey Layer Cake: Medena Pita with Creamy Filling Cakes and Pastries
Street-Style Chicken Gyros Wrap with Creamy Tzatziki Fast Food Street-Style Chicken Gyros Wrap with Creamy Tzatziki
Spreads and Sauces Provencal Olive Tapenade A bold and briny olive spread with capers, garlic, and anchovies, perfect for bread, crackers, or as a condiment.
Sunlit Garden Bruschette with Juicy Tomatoes and Fresh Basil Sunlit Garden Bruschette with Juicy Tomatoes and Fresh Basil Appetizers
Tarte Tatin: a world-famous French dessert born by accident Tarte Tatin: a world-famous French dessert born by accident Here’s a dessert with serious charm. Tarte Tatin is a big pastry success story and a tiny slice of France’s culinary history on a plate. The legend says it was born from a kitchen scramble: an upside-down caramelized apple tart that went from rustic country fare to full-on Paris...
Mađarica - Croatian layered cake Mađarica - Croatian layered cake Mađarica (Croatian layered cake) is, well, kind of a national classic. The name literally means “Hungarian girl/woman,” which is cute — and a bit misleading, because it’s not a traditional Hungarian cake per se. It grew out of those Austro-Hungarian pastry vibes and ended...
Black Forest Cake history - cherries, chocolate, a little bit of legend Ever had a slice of Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte? It’s basically Germany’s most famous dessert. The cake comes from the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) in Baden-Württemberg, and the name literally means “cherry cake from the Black Forest.” In Germany there’s even a rule...
Vis and Komiža Flatbread – two pies, one island, a thousand flavors Out on Vis, that sleepy Adriatic island, you’ll meet two “twin” flatbreads that aren’t twins at all. The Vis one is straight-up bold—no fuss, a little salty, kinda punchy. Komiža’s version? Softer, juicier, friendlier on the palate. Both began as...
Top 5 Croatian Dishes You Just Have to Try Croatian food isn’t fancy in a show-off way – it’s hearty, honest, and made to be shared. These are the kind of dishes that remind you of family tables, Sunday lunches, and the smell of something good bubbling away for hours. I’d say they’re not just recipes,...
Zuppa Toscana – Creamy Italian Soup with Sausage, Kale, and Potatoes Soups Zuppa Toscana – Creamy Italian Soup with Sausage, Kale, and Potatoes
Grandma’s Comforting Beef Broth with Homemade Noodles Soups Grandma’s Comforting Beef Broth with Homemade Noodles
Authentic Roman Spaghetti Carbonara Authentic Roman Spaghetti Carbonara Pasta and Risotto A traditional Roman pasta dish made with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, eggs, and black pepper — no cream, no shortcuts.
Mushroom Risotto with White Wine Mushroom Risotto with White Wine Pasta and Risotto Creamy risotto with mushrooms, finished with butter and Parmesan, and a splash of white wine for depth.
Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel Pasta and Risotto Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel
Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pasta and Risotto Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Fresh Parsley Sides and Salads Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Fresh Parsley
Golden Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary Sides and Salads Golden Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
Spreads and Sauces Argentinian Green Chimichurri Magic A vibrant, herbaceous sauce with garlic, parsley, and a kick of vinegar, perfect for grilled meats and vegetables.
Rustic Italian Tomato Sauce with Soffritto Rustic Italian Tomato Sauce with Soffritto Spreads and Sauces