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Originating from the historical region of Red Ruthenia, these soft, crescent-shaped dumplings are filled with a combination of potatoes and cheese, which is occasionally modified with various seasonings or fried onions. Pierogi ruskie are usually ... READ MORE

Zelnik is a traditional North Macedonian pie that can be filled with a variety of different ingredients such as cheese, spinach, eggs, meat, leeks, or cabbage. For the best result, zelnik should be brushed with butter and oil before bakin... 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

Sirnica is a savory Bosnian pie consisting of phyllo dough that is filled with a combination of fresh cow cheese, sour cream, and eggs. Thin sheets of dough, locally known as jufka, are spread with the cheese mixture and the whole pie is ... READ MORE

Kurze are traditional Russian dumplings originating from the region of Dagestan. The dumplings are made in the shape of braids and they're usually filled with cottage cheese, potatoes, meat, and eggs. The dough is made with a combination of flour,... READ MORE

Tiropita is a popular Greek snack consisting of sheets of phyllo dough that are filled with a combination of cheese (usually feta) and eggs. The dish is typically wrapped in triangular pieces and brushed with melted butter before baking. This tast... READ MORE

These soft, tender Czech doughnuts are prepared with yeasted dough that is occasionally flavored with lemon zest. They are typically round and have a small indentation on the top, which is used to hold all of the delicious filling. Even though the... READ MORE

Urnebes is an authentic Serbian spread consisting of salty cheese, garlic, sour cream, roasted peppers, paprika, oil, and cooked egg yolks. It is traditionally served as a side dish accompanying numerous grilled meat dishes, although it can also b... READ MORE

Sir i vrhnje is a favorite food of many Croatians, made by simply mixing fresh cottage cheese with sour cream. There are plenty of variations, so some like to add smoked paprika powder, salt, pepper, or minced garlic to make it taste even better. ... READ MORE

Juha sa štruklima is a Croatian dish originating from the Zagorje region. It consists of štrukli served in soup. The dough for štrukli is made with a combination of flour, eggs, water, salt, and vinegar. It is stuffed with a c... READ MORE

Štrukli is a rather simple 'pulled pasta' dish, which, depending on the type of filling, can be either savory or sweet. Once the dough has been pulled, filled, and rolled, it is cut into smaller pieces which can then be baked or cooked. The... 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

Túrógombóc (or topfenknödel in German) are traditional Hungarian and Austrian dumplings of Bohemian origin that are made with fresh cottage cheese (túróREAD MORE

This savory Bosnian pie (pita) consists of thinly rolled phyllo dough that is filled with a combination of blanched spinach, fresh cow cheese, cream, and eggs. The dough is rolled into a thin sheet called jufka, which is then spr... READ MORE

Štruklji is one of the most typical Slovenian dishes, consisting of different varieties of rolled dough that is filled with either savory or sweet ingredients such as cottage cheese, walnuts, apples, and poppy seeds. They can be found throu... READ MORE

Zapečeni štrukli is a Croatian dish that is especially popular in the Zagorje and Međimurje regions, as well as Zagreb. The dough for these štrukli is made with flour, oil, lukewarm water, and salt, while the filling consists of fres... READ MORE

Gebzhalia is a traditional dish originating from the region of Samegrelo. The dish is prepared with a combination of fresh cheese such as sulguni, cottage cheese, hot green peppers, mint, garlic, and salt. The mint and green peppers are c... READ MORE

Originally brought to the Pennsylvanian region by immigrants from Eastern Europe, pierogies have become a unique staple dish, both in the city of Pittsburgh and all over Western Pennsylvania. Pierogies are soft, semicircular dumplings that are tra... READ MORE

Kukuliai are Lithuanian ball-shaped dumplings that are typically made with grated potatoes and a wide range of fillings such as beef, chicken, fish (žuvies kukuliai) or cottage cheese. Although the kukuliai can be baked, boiled, or fried ... READ MORE

Sirovi or skutni (skutini) štruklji is a traditional variety of štruklji originating from Slovenia. The dough is made with a mixture of flour, water, eggs, oil, and salt. Once rested, it's rolled out into thin sheets that are topped ... READ MORE

Translated as lazy pierogi, these simple dumplings do not share many similarities with the traditional pierogi. They are made with fresh cottage cheese, eggs, and flour, shaped into a soft dough that is either cut into uniform shapes or c... READ MORE

Kasnudeln or Carinthian noodles consist of a simple dough that’s filled with a stuffing of either cheese, potatoes, or both. The noodles are sealed by either crimping or pressing the dough together on both sides. The oldest known recipe date... READ MORE

Crispy on the outside and filled with tender melted cheese on the inside, cuñape is a tasty Bolivian snack consisting of yam flour, white cheese, and eggs. These snacks are especially popular in Santa Cruz and in the northeastern regions of... READ MORE

Međimurska gibanica is a traditional, highly caloric layered pastry originating from the Croatian region of Međimurje. It is usually served as a dessert after a big meal, but due to its nutritional value, it can also be consumed on its own. The pa... READ MORE

Bučnica is a comforting Croatian rolled pastry or strudel made with layers of thin dough that is filled with a combination of grated pumpkin, salt, fresh cheese, butter, sour cream, and eggs. The savory rolled pastry is baked in an oven until it d... READ MORE

Štrukli are a traditional Croatian delicacy that hails from the Zagorje region. In addition to the more common baked štrukli, this cooked variety starts with a similar preparation in which the dough is thinly rolled, then fi... READ MORE

Once a staple among the miners who would enjoy it during the long working hours, this savory pie consists of a cheese filling that is neatly wrapped between two thin layers of dough. The filling is occasionally enriched with other ingredients such... READ MORE

Ostkaka is a very old Swedish specialty that literally translates to cheesecake, although it should not be mistaken with the well-known American cheesecake. Traditionally, it is prepared with rennet that converts milk into cheese, which is then co... 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

Calabacitas a la mexicana or Mexican-style zucchini is a traditional vegetable-based dish that's prepared all over Mexico. The dish is usually made with a combination of chopped zucchini, onions, corn, hot chili peppers, tomatoes, epazote sprigs, ... READ MORE

The most famous vegetarian dish in Paraguay is undoubtedly kivevé. This traditional dish is made with the most popular ingredients in Paraguay: pumpkin, cornmeal, and fresh cheese. It has an unusual light red color and a creamy texture, sim... READ MORE

Ensalada de nopalitos is a traditional salad originating from Central Mexico. Although there are many versions, it's usually made with a combination of nopal cactus pieces, lime juice or vinegar, olive oil, oregano, onions, salt, and cilantro. The... READ MORE

Prijesnac is a traditional cheese pie originating from the Trebinje area of Herzegovina and the northern parts of Montenegro, but it is also eaten in the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina. The pie is made with a combination of cottage cheese, kaymak o... READ MORE

At its simplest, bocadillo de mejillones is a type of seafood bocadillo sandwich consisting of Spanish bread that’s filled with mussels. The mussels used for the filling are usually pickled (mejillones en escabeche), while ... READ MORE

Arroz con queso is a traditional dish with a strikingly white color. It consists of rice (preferrably short and plump, such as Arborio), milk, and semi-firm white cheese. Rich and creamy, this popular dish can often be found alongside READ MORE

Kuvana krtola is a traditional potato-based dish originating from Montenegro. The dish is made with a combination of potatoes, yogurt, fresh cheese, salt, and black pepper. The potatoes are baked (or sometimes boiled) until tender. They are peeled... READ MORE

Different types of gibanica layer cakes can be found in almost every Slovenian region. In Pohorje, gibanica is made with yeast dough and homemade cottage cheese. The cake can be enriched with seasonal ingredients such as dried pears, apples, fores... READ MORE

Mlinci na varaždinski is a savory dish originating from the Croatian city of Varaždin. The key ingredient used in the dish are mlinci – thin and dry sheets made with flour, water, and salt. In order to prepare the dish, speck should... READ MORE

Chiles capones is a traditional dish that's prepared in many areas of the country, but it's especially popular in Puebla. The dish consists of cheese-stuffed chili peppers and it's made with a combination of charred and peeled jalapeños or ... READ MORE

Cicvara is a traditional peasant dish originating from Montenegro and some areas in Herzegovina. The dish is usually made with a combination of corn flour, fresh cottage cheese or semi-hard cheese, milk, water, salt, and matured kaymak. The cheese... READ MORE

Zlevanka (also called bazlamača, zlevka, kukuruznjača, and a variety of other names) is a traditional peasant pie-like dish that is especially popular in the central and northern parts of Croatia. It consists of eggs, sugar, salt... READ MORE

Štrukljeva juha or Štajerska dumpling soup is a popular fasting dish from the Maribor region. In order to prepare it, štruklji dumplings (made from strudel dough and filled with cottage cheese) are cut into smaller pi... READ MORE