Shared Balkan Recipes

ByAida

Hi, hello, and ćao! So good to see you here! We're Aida and Aleksandra, creators of Balkan Lunch Box. On this page you'll find the recipes we recently shared on our Social Media (profile: @balkanlunchbox).

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Veal Medallions in White Wine
Softer than nana's hug. Yum!
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Veal medallion on a fork above the pan with medallions.
Milibrod or Kozinjak
Macedonian Easter (or any day really) sweet bread is insanely good.
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Easter sweet bread on a blue plate on a pink background.
Best Bosnian Bayram Dishes
Happy Eid if you celebrate! If not, there's still plenty of good food to make here!
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Collage with four different meals.
Succulent Couscous Sauce
Mediterranean in your kitchen.
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Plate with couscous and a ladle above with sauce on a green background.
Žarbo Šnite - Gerbeaud Slices
Decadence comes in layers!
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Two Gerbeaud Slices on a glass plate on orange background.
Yogurt Turnovers With Chicken and Veggies
Soft like uštipci, stuffed like pizza.
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A turnover on a white plate on a green background.
Kiseli Kupus Ribanac: Shredded Sauerkraut
We're still on a fermenting kick. Join us!
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A jar of sauerkraut on a pink background, and a fork with it.
Ličke Pole - Balkan Potato Halves
Talk about a comfort meal x 100!
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Three potato halves with bacon on a beige plate and orange background.
Turšija: Homemade Pickled Veggies
Crisp, tangy homemade pickled veggies.
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Jar of pickled veggies with a fork in it on a pick background.
High Protein Balkan Bean Soup
Who says the Balkans doesn't do protein right?
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A spoon holding bean soup above the blue bowl, on an orange background.
Omač: Bosnian Milk Pasta
Dreamy and creamy!
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Milk pasta on a plate on a pink background, overhead photo.
Layered Burek
Delicious burek - just like from the bakery!
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Ground beef phyllo pie. Ground beef (or veal) layered in phyllo sheets softened with butter, then baked until golden. Much pie. Not much fuss. 
Olive Oil Cake With Walnuts and Chocolate
Incredibly yummy, incredibly easy.
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Three pieces of cake on a gray background.
Elderberry Cordial
Zova or bazga is the new lemonade!
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Two glasses of elderflower cordial on a lime background.
15+ Soups For The Soul
Delicious, comforting soups.
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Closeup of a bowl of soup, and a spoon holding a handful. .
21 Best Ground Beef Recipes
Twenty-one new ways to use ground beef.
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A pin depicting poached eggs on a bed of ground beef.
Omač - Bosnian Milk Pasta
The creamiest, thickest, tastiest plate of pasta yet!
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Milk pasta on a plate on a pink background, overhead photo.
Savoy Cabbage (Kelj Kalja)
The stewiest of stews, the comfiest of soups!
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A bowl with savoy cabbage soup and a spoonful above being held by a hand.
Kiflice - Balkan Jam or Cheese Rolls
The only problem? You'll NEVER stop eating them!
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A plate holding crescent rolls on a pink background..
Tepsijaš - Bosnian Pan Bread
This homemade bread is soft, pillowy, and incredibly tasty.
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Homemade bread on a cutting board on a blue background.
Shepherd's Cream of Mushroom
This porcini Montenegro soup is the only cream soup you need to make this season!
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White bowl with a spoon and mushroom soup on an orange background.
Palačinke
Balkan-style crêpes are yum, yum, yummy!
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A plate of crepes on a pink background.
Ground Beef Rissoles
Faširane šnicle aka ground beef patties. 👍👍
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A fork holding a rissole above veggies.
Taratur Cucumber Salad
Tarator or taratur is so fresh and so cool!
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A spoon holding tarator taratur above a bowl.
Coconut Balls
Homemade Raffaello baby!
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Coconut ball on a pink background with a coconut ball plate in the background.
Djulbastije (Béchamel Rissoles)
Beef patties in creamy white sauce. 💕
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A pan with patties in bechamel on a blue marble background, overhead photo.
Slovenian Mushroom Soup
Gobova Juha s Krompirjem - 'shroom and tatters!
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A ladle full of mushroom and potato soup.
Rice and Veggies
Balkan-style rice with veggies. OH MY!
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A bowl of rice overhead, with a spoon inside.
Hazelnut Cookies (Lješnjašnice)
OMG! These are simply irresistible.
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A hand holding a cookie and several in the background.
Fig Balls
Fig balls with chocolate and rum. Yum!
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A hand holding a fig ball in air above other fig balls on table.
Kupus Salata - Balkan Cabbage Salad
Three times better than coleslaw!
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A hand holding a forkful of cabbage salad.
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Comfort in a bowl!
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Two bowls (brown and beige) with creamy cauliflower soup on a gray marble background.
Best Winter Holiday Recipes
A compilation of Balkan winter favoites!
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Collage of photos from the blog depicting favorite Balkan dishes.
Sutlijaš: Balkan Rice Pudding
Yummy, creamy, velvety!
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A spoonful of rice pudding.
Beet and Carrot Salad
Beets and carrots are not only for baking!
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A bowl of carrot and beet salad.
Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic and Cheese
Is there anything more perfect than this?
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Pepper sauce in a white bowl on a table and a pepper in the background.
Bajadera
Croatian nougat pralines called bajadera are the dessert childhood is made of.
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Three bajaderas on top of each other.
Fig Jam
No pectin homemade fig jam - we're jammin' baby!
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Jar with fig jam, and figs spread on the pink table.
No Mayo Potato Salad
Delicious. Quick. Unforgettable.
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Bowl with potato salad on a granit background.
Čokoladna Torta sa Orasima - Chocolate Walnut Cake
Passed down through generations, this classic torte is simply perfect.
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A piece of cake on a fancy plate and the remaining cake in the background on a marble background.
Knedle sa Šljivama: Plum Dumplings
Sweet delight filled with juicy plums, dusted with sugar or cinnamon
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A fork holding half of a dumpling knedla on a white plate, with one and a half knedle in the background.
Hash Browns Stuffed Peppers
Ultimate comfort food: deliciously stuffed and perfectly baked peppers!
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Overhead of a black baking pan full of stuffed peppers on a marble gray background.
Titkuš: Hash Browns Bacon Pie
Golden potatoes and smoky bacon in every slice.
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Three pieces of pie and a pan with the remaining pie on a marble honeycobm background.
Chicken Risotto with Mushrooms in White Wine
Simmered in white wine, bursting with rich, savory flavors in every bite.
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Overhead photo of a bowl of risotto and a fork holding risotto above it on a marble background.
Kljuka or Hash Browns Potato Pie
Crispy, golden perfection with grated onion, potato, and a garlic or sour cream butter topping.
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Overhead photo of a pie in a black pan and a hand holding a piece of the pie above.
Sataraš sa Rižom: Vegetable Risotto
Vibrant Balkan sauté of tomatoes, onions, and peppers, bursting with rich, tender sweetness. YASSS!
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A bowl with risotto and a fork in it and vegetables in the background on a white honeycomb background.
Semolina Chicken Dumpling Soup
Semolina dumpling soup (juha/supa sa griz noklicama ili knedlama) is the world's best chicken noodle soup. Enough said!
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A bowl with soup and a spoon on a cutting board on a white background.
Stewed Okra: Bamija
Bamija, Baminja, Bamya - stewed veal with okra. In a word - phenomenal!
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Silver bowl with a lid filled with a spoonful of the sauce, a lemon wedge, and a slice of bread on gray background.
Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles (Lješnjak Bombice)
Luxurious, crunchy, no-bake Chocolate Hazelnut Balls!
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A hand holding a chocolate ball above a glass bowl full of chocolate balls.
5-ingredients + 10-minutes = pure ❤️
Amazing 10-minute, 5-ish ingredients, no cornstarch egg-drop soup! Keto, paleo, low-carb, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
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Two white bowls with soup and spoons on a gray marble top, and a kitchen towel, bread, and an egg.
Šamponeze Torta: Hazelnut Chocolate Cake
Satisfy your sweet cravings with our upgraded chocolate hazelnut cake!
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A piece of cake being cut with a fork.
Macedonian Baked Beans - Tavče Gravče
The most perfect baked beans in the world.
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Closeup of beans on a spoon.
Bajram (Eid) Recipe Ideas
Here's a list of Bosnian Bajram (Eid) Recipe Favorites.
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Collage with four different meals.
Zucchini Pie
Our zucchini pie is like a warm hug for your taste buds!
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A brown plate with pie on it in the front, and a pan with pie and a knife in the background, all on a marble gray background.
Savory Crepes (Spinach and Cheese Filling)
It's like a crepe cake, just better!
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Crepes on a white plate and a pan with crepes in the background on a black table.
Balkan-style Cornmeal Porridge
Delicious corn flour dish with a butter-garlic-yogurt sauce.
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Wooden bowl with cornmeal in it and a wooden spoon on a red kitchen towel all on a gray marble surface.
Baked Zucchini Slices
Breaded and baked zucchini slices bathed in velvety heavy cream will bewitch your taste buds!
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Small white plate and black pan with a side dish of zucchini in it, and a knife in the pan, on marble gray background.
Dagara: Lamb, Beef and Veggie Stew
What's a woman to do to break her husband's curse?
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Orašnice: Walnut Cookies
Irresistible 4-ingredient walnut cookies: crunchy yet melt-in-your-mouth!
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A plate with five walnut cookies, a pitcher with milk and a small glass of milk on a marble background.
No Cream Mushroom Soup
Creamy yet cream-free, burst of earthy flavors soup!
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A ladle with soup being poured into a white bowl, another white bowl in the background, and a tomato and three mushrooms.
Kiseli Kupus or Fermented Cabbage
A treasured Balkan fermenting tradition requiring only three ingredients: cabbage, salt and water.
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Sour cabbage head on a blue plate, a pitcher of kraut juice and a white plate with sauerkraut leaves on it, on a marble background.
Podvarak: Baked Sauerkraut
Baked sauerkraut, a classic Balkan winter dish, pairs tangy fermented cabbage with flavorful meats for a delicious side or main course.
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Spoon holding sauerkraut above pan filled with sauerkraut on a gray background.
Balkan-style Jagerschnitzel
Fall of the fork tender cutlets in a pepper based sauce.
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Pan with sauce and schnitzels, with a spoon inside of it holding one of them, checkered kitchen towel on a gray background.
Meza: Balkan Meat and Cheese Board
Some days all you need is a good charcuterie board! How do you make yours?
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Overhead photo of a meat and cheese wooden tray platter on a gray background.
Chicken and Rice Bake
One-pan baked chicken and rice casserole, a quick and delicious dinner with just 4 ingredients (excluding seasonings).
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Rice and chicken in a sheet pan, overhead.
Čupavci aka Balkan Lamingtons
Pure magic with a Balkan twist on Aussie Lamingtons! Imagine fluffy sponge squares, dunked in chocolate, and rollin' wild in coconut chaos.
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Three biscuits on a gray background, one on top of each other (stacked).
Beef, Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Bake
Savor the rich flavors and wholesome goodness of our favorite oven-baked delight!
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Round white casserole sitting on a kitchen towel, containing eggplant, red peppers, garlic and beef scooped on a silver spoon on a light background.
Dolmas (Balkan Stuffed Veggies) or Sarajevski Sahan
Blend of veggies filled with a delicious mixture of ground beef, rice, and flavorful herbs, baked in a luscious tomato-based sauce. YUM!
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Metal dish with a lid full of stuffed veggies and a spoon ladle.
Okra Soup or Begova Čorba
Delicious and traditional okra soup you will love from the first try!
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Soup in a silver bowl with a lid, a kitchen cloth, two slices of bread, a lemon wedge and a spoon.
Raspberry Liqueur
Also known as malinovac liker or malinovača, this sweet drink is going to blow your mind!
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A hand holding a bottle of liqueur, pouring it into a small shot glass, another shot glass in the distance, bottle cap, and a couple of raspberries on a dark blue marble background.
Raspberry Jam
A 3-ingredient, 40-minute, delightful jam for beginners and experts alike.
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A slice of bread with jam, hand that's holding a spoon full of jam, and a jar in the background on gray background.
Vegetarian Potato Stuffed Peppers
Mouthwatering gluten-free vegetarian stuffed peppers, no tomato sauce or rice needed!
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Cast iron pan filled with yellow stuffed peppers and a kitchen towel on a gray background.
Šalša Croatian Homemade Tomato Sauce
The ultimate flavor perfection from Croatian Dalmatia: simple yet rich blend of sun-ripened tomatoes and aromatics.
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Hand holding fork with tomato sauce and pasta over white bowl.
Beef Noodle (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
Talk about the best clear broth beef noodle soup you are going to love!
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Red pot with soup, a ladle and a soup bowl with soup on a gray background (spoon and kitchen towel also included).
Traditional Bosnian Coffee
Delicious and dark, this will become your coffee of choice. We share the best methods, equipment, and ingredients you need to make it.
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Coffee pot pouring coffee into a small cup on a silver tray.
Hash Brown Pie (Kljukuša, Kljuka)
This hash brown pie is what dreams are made of! Just add garlic sauce.
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Overhead photo of a pie in a black pan and a hand holding a piece of the pie above.
Poached Eggs and Ground Beef (Čimbur)
Amazing, easy to do, poached eggs, on a bed of perfectly seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb).
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Black pan with two eggs and ground beef around which is a kitchen towel, all on a wooden table.
Eggplant, Potato, Zucchini Bake (Casserole)
Delicious way to use up all your beautiful veggies. We make this casserole at least once a week!
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Pan of moussaka on a dark marble background.
Chicken Noodle
Delicious, comforting chicken noodle soup. You will love these fluffy, soft noodles that go so perfectly with the world's best broth.
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A bowl with soup and a spoon on a cutting board on a white background.
Stuffed Zuchinni
Zucchini: the most underrated stuffed vegetable ever. You make these once, you'll forget all about the peppers.
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Stuffed zucchinis (about 8) on a silver pan with a spoon in the background.
Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed, baked and consumed with love!
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Closeup of a stuffed pepper.
Perfect Beef Cutlets
Good beef cutlets are worth their weight in gold! Simple recipe, great taste!
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Pan with sauce and schnitzels, with a spoon inside of it holding one of them, checkered kitchen towel on a gray background.
Ćuftete: Balkan Meatballs
Juicy, succulent, small, satisfying are just a few words with which we can define these.
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Plate with meatballs and rice, glass of juice and bread on a gray background.
Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Beef
Velvety eggplant stuffed with an aromatic mix of ground beef and seasonings. Wow!
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Four stuffed eggplants in a baking pan.
Burek
Homemade phyllo dough, mixed with a fantastic ground beef and potato stuffing makes this the best Balkan pie ever. (Family recipe!)
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Quarter of a burek pie on a plate on gray background.
Mama's Chocolate Walnut Cake
Classic, luscious REAL chocolate cake with walnuts. Forget about sponge cake! You'll make this one over and over again.
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A piece of cake on a fancy plate and the remaining cake in the background on a marble background.
Jam Crescents
Buttery crescents filled to the brink with plum (or any other!) jam, baked, and then sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. Holiday cookies at their best!
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5 cookies on a gray background.
Uštipci: Fried Mini Dough Balls
Delicious savory (salty) donut balls are a perfect idea for the morning, noon and night. Yogurt-based and yeast-free!
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Two halves of fried dough on gray background.
Alfredo Meatballs
Soft but compact Balkan meatballs (ćufte) in perfect parm infused Alfredo sauce. Talk about a dreamy meal!
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Plate full of meatballs and linguini, and a fork with a meatball.
Zeljanica: Feta, Ricotta and Spinach Pie
Silky layers of phyllo dough with a perfect filling made with different cheeses and spinach. Simply the best!
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Three pieces of spinach pie.
Instant Pot Cabbage and Beef Soup
Tender beef and delicious fresh cabbage coupled for the soup of the year! You'll never think of cabbage the same way again.
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Red pot with stew and a ladle full of stew, pot lid, and a basket with sliced bread on gray background.
Vegetarian Crustless Spinach and Cheese Quiche
A great, healthy, nutrient-rich dish for our spinach and cheese lovers. Two options to choose from!
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Three pieces of quiche in front of a jug and pan.
Pogacha: Balkan Traditional Bread
Yeast-free, yogurt-based bread you will love from the start. Perfect with jams, dips, spreads, or as a side.
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Woman holding halved pogacha.
Potato Eggplant Zucchini Moussaka
Layers of your fave veggies with the most creamy topping in one perfect dish is exactly what you need right now. Side dish or main course, you decide!
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Pan of moussaka on a dark marble background.
Ajvar
The best, most detailed ajvar recipe on the Internet. Generations' worth of tips, techniques and advice for that perfect smooth bite.
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