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RECIPES

Below you'll find my library of international recipes, tested and eaten directly in my kitchen. Happy cooking!

Kacamak from Montenegro

Kacamak from Montenegro

Kačamak is a traditional Montenegrin dish made from cornmeal and typically served as a hearty porridge.

Pasticada From Croatia

Pasticada From Croatia

Pasticada is a flavorful beef stew that involves marinating and slow-cooking beef, typically from the shoulder or rump, in a sauce made from red wine, vinegar, and a variety of aromatic herbs and spices.

Mamaliga cu branza From Moldova

Mamaliga cu branza From Moldova

Mamaliga cu branza is a traditional Moldovan dish that consists of two main components: mamaliga, a type of cornmeal porridge, and branza, which is a type of white cheese.

Tufahije From Bosnia & Herzegovina

Tufahije From Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnian tufahije is a traditional dessert from Bosnia and Herzegovina that features poached apples stuffed with a mixture of walnuts, sugar, and sometimes cinnamon, all topped with a sweet syrup and whipped cream.

Papanasi From Romania

Papanasi From Romania

Papanasi are a Romanian dessert consisting of dumplings made from a mixture of cottage cheese, eggs, flour, and sugar.

Potica From Slovenia

Potica From Slovenia

The history of potica in Slovenia dates back centuries, with the exact origins and evolution of the dish intertwined with the country's cultural and culinary heritage.

Strukli From Slovenia & Croatia

Strukli From Slovenia & Croatia

Strukli (pronounced SHTROOKLEE) is a traditional Slovenian dish made from rolled or folded dough that's filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings.

Draniki (Latkes) From Belarus

Draniki (Latkes) From Belarus

Belarusian draniki, also known as draniki or dracheni, are a traditional potato pancake dish that originates from Belarus.

Borsch (Borsht) From Ukraine

Borsch (Borsht) From Ukraine

Ukrainian borsch is a traditional soup made primarily from beetroot, which give it its distinctive red hue.

Pierogis From Poland

Pierogis From Poland

Polish pierogi are semicircular or crescent-shaped dumplings made from unleavened dough and filled with a variety of ingredients.

Shuba From Russia

Shuba From Russia

Russian shuba salad, also known as "herring under a fur coat," is a classic Russian dish that features layers of ingredients, including herring, vegetables, and mayonnaise, resembling a "fur coat."

Eggplant Rolls (Step Mother's Tongue) From Transnistria

Eggplant Rolls (Step Mother's Tongue) From Transnistria

Transnistria, officially known as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), is a self-declared republic located in Eastern Europe. It lies between the Dniester River and the border of Ukraine.

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