Krampogača is a savory Croatian biscuit or a scone with a flaky, crumbly texture. These snacks are filled with pork cracklings in order to give them more flavor. They consist of flour, pork cracklings, milk, sugar, yeast, salt, pepper, and butter ... READ MORE
These elongated bread rolls are a specialty of the city of Varaždin, dating back to the 18th century, when Varaždin was the capital of Croatia. They consist of flour, milk, oil, yeast, sugar, and salt. Each klipič should be at least 23cm long, and... READ MORE
During the Easter holidays in Bribir, Croatia, people prepare a special dish known as bribirski prisnac. It is a savory cake consisting of eggs, flour, yeast, bacon or ham, spring onions, and a local squeaky cheese made from cow’s milk -
Once an essential element of the local diet, this fig-based treat is nowadays regarded as an authentic delicacy and the most popular souvenir of the island of Vis. It is prepared with dried figs that are mashed alongside fennel and rakija into a t... READ MORE
Kruh, mast i paprika is a Croatian open-faced sandwich that has been at the height of its popularity during the war in the 1990s, although it is slowly experiencing a renaissance at Croatian Christmas markets, because it is, after all, a typical w... READ MORE
Paški baškotin is a Croatian sweet rusk produced by Benedictine nuns in the St. Margarita monastery on the island of Pag. They have been producing it for more than 300 years. The nuns got their first oven in 1540, and they have used ... READ MORE
Vrlički uštipci are traditional fritters originating from Vrlika in Croatia. The batter is made with dark flour, salt, lukewarm water, a tiny bit of local schnapps called rakija, and (optionally) an egg or two. The combination is t... READ MORE
Pane e olio is an Italian phrase meaning bread and oil, referring to a simple yet classic Italian dish that highlights the quality of its basic ingredients: bread and olive oil. Traditional Italian bread such as ciabatta, focaccia, or a rustic cou... READ MORE
Also known as vankuši or jastuci (lit. pillows), vanjkuši are traditional thin pastry rolls that are especially popular in the region of Moslavina. They are called pillows because of their unique shape. These rolls ... READ MORE
Fritule od tikvica are traditional Croatian fritters originating from Istria. They're made with a combination of flour, grated zucchini, eggs, white wine, salt, oil, and grated cheese. The flour, egg yolks, wine, cheese, salt, and grated zucchini ... READ MORE
Cernički ćuptet is a savory cake or a pastry originating from the county of Cernik in Croatia, located near the city of Nova Gradiška. It is traditionally prepared during the annual pig slaughter. This delicacy is made by stuffing the dough... READ MORE
Iločka čvarkara sa slaninom is a tasty Croatian snack originating from the city of Ilok. It consists of flour, sugar, yeast, oil, milk, and bacon – the fattier, the better. When the dough has risen, it should be cut into squares, topped with... READ MORE
Vanjkuši sa špekom is a variety of vanjkuši – stuffed dough. This tasty snack originates from the Croatian county of Sisak-Moslavina. The dough is made with a combination of flour, eggs, and salt, and it is then... READ MORE
Prepared exclusively in Gunja, gunjanski gojtani is a spiral-shaped snack made with a combination of milk, eggs, flour, sugar, and salt. When prepared, the dough is poured through a funnel into a pan filled with hot lard, then fried. When it devel... READ MORE