Main Dishes Breaded Fried Eggplant Juicy eggplant slices coated in crispy breadcrumbs and lightly fried to golden perfection, a comforting and flavorful dish.
Molten Lava Cake – Rich Chocolate Fondant with a Gooey Center Molten Lava Cake – Rich Chocolate Fondant with a Gooey Center Cakes and Pastries
Grilled Sea Bass with Dalmatian-Style Swiss Chard and Potatoes Grilled Sea Bass with Dalmatian-Style Swiss Chard and Potatoes Main Dishes
Classic Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) Classic Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) Cakes and Pastries
Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate Opera Cake – The Elegant French Symphony of Coffee and Chocolate Cakes and Pastries
Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns: Bakery-Style at Home Fast Food Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns: Bakery-Style at Home
Soups Zuppa Toscana – Creamy Italian Soup with Sausage, Kale, and Potatoes A rustic Italian-inspired soup with hearty sausage, tender potatoes, and kale, simmered in a creamy broth.
Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns: Bakery-Style at Home Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns: Bakery-Style at Home Fast Food
Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pasta and Risotto
Sun-Kissed Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle Sun-Kissed Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle Sides and Salads
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,...
Velvety Mushroom Cream Soup with a Hint of Herbs Soups Velvety Mushroom Cream Soup with a Hint of Herbs
Zuppa Toscana – Creamy Italian Soup with Sausage, Kale, and Potatoes Soups Zuppa Toscana – Creamy Italian Soup with Sausage, Kale, and Potatoes
Dalmatian Fisherman’s Brudet – Coastal Comfort in a Bowl Soups Dalmatian Fisherman’s Brudet – Coastal Comfort in a Bowl
Grandma’s Comforting Beef Broth with Homemade Noodles Soups Grandma’s Comforting Beef Broth with Homemade Noodles
Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel Oven-Baked Cannelloni with Rich Meat Filling and Creamy Béchamel Pasta and Risotto Classic Italian-style cannelloni filled with savory minced meat, smothered in béchamel and tomato sauce, baked until golden.
Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid Dalmatian-Style Black Risotto with Cuttlefish and Squid Pasta and Risotto A rich and flavorful seafood risotto colored with cuttlefish and squid ink, a true gem of Dalmatian cuisine.
Sun-Kissed Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle Sides and Salads Sun-Kissed Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle
Protein-Packed Caesar Salad with Chicken and Eggs Sides and Salads Protein-Packed Caesar Salad with Chicken and Eggs
Spreads and Sauces Classic Hollandaise Sauce – Silky French Butter Emulsion A rich and velvety French sauce made with egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice, perfect for vegetables, fish, and Eggs Benedict.