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the art of Balkan cuisine

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Dry beans soaked, added to simmered vegetables and meat, cooked over low fire, then thickened with a paprika based roux. The result is a delicious thick soup (stew) overflowing with meaty, hearty beans processed to perfection.

Balkan Bean Soup (Stew)

YES.YES.YES! Easy to make, delicious and hearty Balkan bean soup (stew). Beans combined with meat and veggies, then thickened with a paprika based ...

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They don't call stuffed cabbage (sarma) the queen of the winter for nothing. Tender meat mixed with delicate rice, enriched with few simple seasonings then lovingly wrapped in fermented cabbage leaves. Cooked on low heat for a few hours until aromas and flavors embrace is nothing short of sensational. 

Sarma: Stuffed Sour Cabbage

Stuffed cabbage (sarma) isn't called the queen of winter for nothing. Tender and smoked meats mixed with delicate rice, enriched with few simple ...

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Lasagna with bechamel and bolognese sauces 

Mushroom Lasagna with Bechamel and Bolognese Sauces

Mushroom lasagna prepared with bechamel and bolognese sauces. This unusual twist of two sauces combined to make the world's most beloved casserole ...

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Dolmas, or stuffed vegetables, is maybe the most recognizable dish from the Balkans. Ground beef is mixed with onions, garlic plus spices, and used as a filling for several veggies (zucchini, onions, tomatoes, peppers and Swiss chard), until it's all finally baked it in a tomato sauce based sauce.

Dolmas: Stuffed Vegetables

Dolmas, or stuffed vegetables, is maybe the most recognizable dish from the Balkans. Ground beef is mixed with onions, garlic plus spices, and used as ...

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Satarash, or Risotto stir fry: a contemporary take on a classic. Round grain rice simmered in a sauce of bell peppers, yellow onions and tomatoes for a light and filling vegetarian favorite.

Satarash (Sataraš) Risotto: Balkan Veggie Stir Fry with Rice

Satarash, or risotto stir fry: a contemporary take on a classic. Round grain rice simmered in a sauce of bell peppers, yellow onions and tomatoes for ...

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Leek and Ground Beef Risotto

Leek and ground beef risotto, a quick, one-pan dish to get all your basics in: protein, carbs and fat.  (BOSANSKI) Leeks are a strange creature. ...

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Welcome to BLB, a blog about the art of Balkan cuisine! I’m Aida and I photograph, film and develop recipes + write stories about the Balkans for the folks who want to more about its people and food. My sister Aleksandra helps me. Find out more here…

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