Appetizers Komiža Flatbread with Tomatoes and Salted Anchovies (Komiška pogača) Rustic Dalmatian flatbread filled with caramelized onions, salted anchovies, and juicy tomatoes.
Crispy Fried Zucchini with Herb-Infused Greek Yogurt Dip Crispy Fried Zucchini with Herb-Infused Greek Yogurt Dip Main Dishes
Slow-Cooked Beef Goulash with Homemade Potato Gnocchi Slow-Cooked Beef Goulash with Homemade Potato Gnocchi Main Dishes
Tarte Tatin – The Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Classic Tarte Tatin – The Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Classic Cakes and Pastries
Mille-feuille / Napoleon – Classic French Pastry with Layers of Cream Mille-feuille / Napoleon – Classic French Pastry with Layers of Cream Cakes and Pastries
Classic Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) Classic Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) Cakes and Pastries
Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns: Bakery-Style at Home Fast Food Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns: Bakery-Style at Home
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.
Crispy Fried Zucchini with Herb-Infused Greek Yogurt Dip Crispy Fried Zucchini with Herb-Infused Greek Yogurt Dip Main Dishes
Honey Layer Cake: Medena Pita with Creamy Filling Honey Layer Cake: Medena Pita with Creamy Filling Cakes and Pastries
Zuppa Toscana – Creamy Italian Soup with Sausage, Kale, and Potatoes Zuppa Toscana – Creamy Italian Soup with Sausage, Kale, and Potatoes Soups
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,...
Grandma’s Comforting Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles Soups Grandma’s Comforting Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles
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.
Homemade Ravioli Filled with Ricotta and Spinach in Sage Butter Sauce Homemade Ravioli Filled with Ricotta and Spinach in Sage Butter Sauce Pasta and Risotto Delicate homemade ravioli stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach, served with a fragrant butter and sage sauce.
Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pasta and Risotto Creamy Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Slow-Cooked Italian Lasagna with Authentic Sofrito Ragu Pasta and Risotto Slow-Cooked Italian Lasagna with Authentic Sofrito Ragu
Golden Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary Sides and Salads Golden Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
Protein-Packed Caesar Salad with Chicken and Eggs Sides and Salads Protein-Packed Caesar Salad with Chicken and Eggs
Spreads and Sauces Pesto alla Genovese - Emerald Ligurian Pesto A fragrant, fresh basil sauce from Genoa, Italy, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables.
Rustic Italian Tomato Sauce with Soffritto Rustic Italian Tomato Sauce with Soffritto Spreads and Sauces