Balkan Lunch Box

Pan Baked Beans: Balkan (Macedonian) Baked Beans (Tavče Gravče)

Macedonian baked beans (tavče gravče) are a classic side dish present for every holiday, and on many days in between. Large, flat beans are softened to the just-before-falling-apart level, and then baked with chunks of onion in an abundant amount of sweet paprika. Macedonian baked beans (tavče gravče) are a classic side dish present for every holiday, and on many days in between. Large, flat beans are softened to the just-before-falling-apart level, and then baked with chunks of onion and in an abundant amount of sweet paprika. Read more

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Classic Seafood Risotto in White Wine

Classic seafood risotto in white wine is the quickest way to upgrade your weeknight meal into a sophisticated dinner. Minimal effort. Outstanding taste. You in? Classic seafood risotto in white wine is the quickest way to upgrade your weeknight meal into a sophisticated dinner. Minimal effort. Outstanding taste. You in? (BOSANSKI) It's been a hectic few weeks. And that's an understatement. My ... Read more

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Veal Roast with Onion Potatoes

Classic veal (under) shoulder roast with onion potatoes. What we have here is the succulent, falling-off-the-bone meat, paired perfectly with potatoes that were first boiled, then simmered over onion for a seamless soft+crunch combo. Classic veal (under) shoulder roast with onion potatoes. What you get is succulent, falling-off-the-bone meat, as perfect pairing with potatoes that were first boiled then simmered over onion for a seamless soft+crunch combo.   Read more

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Watermelon Shaped Bites

When mom made these watermelon shaped bites for the first time, I was delighted at their vibrancy. But it was when I tasted them that I was really astonished. Walnut overtones combined with chocolate dots, and buttery dough goodness really took me on a trip of tastes. Yum!

Walnut overtones combined with chocolate dots, and buttery dough goodness really took me on a trip of tastes. Yum!

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Chicken Pie

The most tender and soft chicken pie infused with homemade chicken broth. First the chicken is brought to boil until it gives its all to the broth, and then shredded. Shredded pieces are used in between crunchy phyllo (or tortillas even), which are furthermore softened with the chicken broth. You'll love this one, I promise! The most tender and soft chicken pie infused with homemade chicken broth. First the chicken is brought to boil until it gives its all to the broth, and then shredded. (BOSANSKI) No ... Read more

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