Carbonated Water

Fritto misto is one of those dishes that differs widely across the country. Along the Italian seaside, it will always include crustaceans and mollusks, typically shrimp and squid, and often paranza, which is a collective name for very sma... READ MORE

Burek sa sirom is a phyllo pastry that is round or coil-shaped and filled with a mixture of cheese and eggs. The dough is made with flour, salt, and water (and perhaps a bit of oil) and stretched into translucent sheets. The sheets of phyllo dough... READ MORE

Although it is a common sight in countries such as Croatia, Slovenia, and Macedonia, gibanica is mainly associated with Serbia. It is a traditional pie-like dish that combines phyllo dough (occasionally replaced with yeast dough) with a creamy com... READ MORE

Salată de icre is a Romanian fish roe salad that combines carp or pike roe with oil, lemon juice, and sparkling water. Finely diced shallots or red onions can be added to the salad for extra flavor. This light and fluffy dish is typically prepared... READ MORE

This classic Hungarian dessert consists of thin crêpe-like pancakes that are filled with a sweet walnut filling and served doused in warm chocolate sauce. The filling is traditionally prepared with ground or crushed walnuts, and it is often ... READ MORE

An ice cream float is a beverage consisting of ice cream that is placed in a soft, fizzy drink. One of the most popular varieties of the beverage is a root beer float. The origins of ice cream floats date back to the 19th century. It was invented ... READ MORE

Peixinhos da horta is a Portuguese dish consisting of green beans that are dusted in flour, then fried. The name means fish from the garden because it resembles small fried fish. Although the dish is traditionally prepared with green bean... READ MORE

This dish is an Icelandic version of the classic English fish and chips. In the UK, the batter is made with flour, vinegar, salt, beer, and baking soda, while the Icelandic version is made from spelt flour and without beer, making the rape seed oi... READ MORE

Rakott palacsinta is a Hungarian crepe cake consisting of layered pancakes with a delicious filling between each pancake. The pancakes are typically prepared with milk, flour, and eggs, while the filling often includes ingredients such as fruit ja... READ MORE

These traditional Slavonian pastries take their name from the Croatian word salo, meaning leaf lard. Typically filled with homemade apricot or plum preserves, salenjaci are traditionally made in wintertime, especially during the pig slaug... READ MORE

Tikvenjak is a flavorful Croatian and Bosnian pie that is inexpensive and easy to prepare. It consists of a thin dough filled with chopped or grated gourd that is usually flavored with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. The dish is shaped like a strude... READ MORE

Kiseljačka pogača is a type of leavened flatbread that hails from Kiseljak, a small town known for its carbonated natural mineral water. The bread is made with flour, chilled carbonated water, salt, and yeast. When mixed, the dough is rolled into ... READ MORE

Frisceu is a traditional Ligurian appetizer or a snack made with flour, fizzy water, salt, yeast, and olive oil. The batter should be fairly firm, and once prepared, it is fried in boiling oil until the fritters rise to the surface and puff up. Be... READ MORE

Cool island soup, as its name suggests, is a chilled fruit soup and an ideal refreshment for hot summer days. It consists of pineapple, cantaloupe, papaya, apricot, sparkling water, and fresh lime juice. It is recommended to cool the combination o... READ MORE