Plums

Levengi is a traditional stuffing made with walnuts, onions, and dried fruits such as raisins. The stuffing is typically additionally flavored with albukhara and alcha seasonings. It is often used in a variety of fish and poultry... READ MORE

Kharcho is a hearty Georgian soup featuring beef or chicken, walnuts, and rice. It is traditionally seasoned with a Georgian spice blend called khmeli suneli (a combination of dried blue fenugreek, marigold petals, basil, parsley, fennel,... READ MORE

Gomboce or knedle sa šljivama are plum-filled dumplings consumed throughout the Balkans, especially in Serbia and Croatia. The dough is made with potatoes, eggs, and flour. The potatoes should be cooked in their own skin, peeled, t... READ MORE

These sweet, fruit-filled Czech dumplings appear in numerous varieties throughout the country. They are made with either leavened or potato dough, or the combination of wheat flour and fresh quark cheese. The fillings, which are completely enclose... READ MORE

Chakapuli is a popular Georgian stew consisting of either beef or lamb meat, unripe sour plums, onions, green peppers, white wine, and herbs and seasonings such as tarragon, coriander, garlic, and salt. It is especially popular during spring, when... READ MORE

When seeking genuinely authentic and traditional Azerbaijani cuisine, piti is undoubtedly the first dish that locals will recommend. Originating in the northern city of Sheki, this hearty stew owes its unmistakable taste to the clay pot i... READ MORE

Bublanina is a light sponge cake prepared with eggs, butter, sugar, flour, and a variety of different fruits such as cherries, strawberries, blueberries, apricots, and fragrant plums and pears. The sponge is occasionally lightly flavored with vani... READ MORE

Tkemali is a flavorful Georgian sauce made from wild sour plums, sugar, garlic, hot red or green peppers, and herbs such as coriander, parsley, basil, and dill. There are two main types of tkemali: green or red, depending on the type of hot pepper... READ MORE

Plum sauce is a flavorful condiment consisting of sweet plums, vinegar, ginger, chili, garlic, sugar, and salt. It has Chinese origins and is an often-seen condiment of choice in numerous Chinese restaurants. The sauce can be used as a dip for a v... READ MORE

Zwetschgenknödel is a traditional dessert consisting of dumplings that are stuffed with plums (usually of the sweet damson variety). The dumplings are typically made with boiled and mashed potatoes, flour, egg yolks, ground semolina ... READ MORE

Juleand is a traditional meat dish originating from Denmark and it consists of roasted duck that's traditionally made for Christmas. The dish is made with a combination of duck, salt, pepper, apples, shallots, plums, prunes, onions, thyme, and oil... READ MORE

One of the classics of traditional Czech cuisine are these sweet, succulent plum dumplings known as švestkové knedlíky. They are prepared with leavened, potato, or fresh cheese dough that is wrapped around whole pitted plums. ... READ MORE

This traditional Czech dessert consists of a thick, pancake-like batter that is topped with various fruits and baked until golden. The choice of fruits is heavily dependent on the season, but typically includes various berries, plums, and apricots... READ MORE

Frugtsalat is a slightly sweet and highly versatile Danish fruit salad. It consists of various fruits, nuts, chocolate, and marzipan, but it is easily adjusted to any taste and preference. The ingredients are commonly topped with whipped cream or ... READ MORE

Tklapi is a unique Georgian dessert consisting of cooked fruit puree that is poured on a tray in a very thin layer and left to dry in the sun for a few days. It is typically prepared with fruits such as wild plums, pears, mulberry, figs, or apples... READ MORE

Tilslørte bondepiker is a traditional Scandinavian dessert that's popular in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. It's made with three simple ingredients that are staples of most Norwegian kitchens – breadcrumbs (often mixed with cinn... READ MORE

Pestil is a Turkish sweet made from pulverized fruits – most commonly apricots - that are spread in a thin layer, then left to dry. After the mass has dried, it is cut into smaller pieces. Pestil is also known as fruit leather due to its typ... READ MORE

Maizes zupa is a Latvian dessert of bread soup. In order to prepare it, soggy rye bread is first passed through a sieve, then combined with spices, sugar, and dried fruits. The whole concoction is finally topped with whipped cream. The dessert is ... READ MORE

Kufta bozbash is a traditional meatball soup. The essence of this soup is in the flavor of the köfte (meatballs). Ground meat (usually lamb) is mixed with finely chopped onions, rice, dried mint, and dried lime flowers. When shaping ... READ MORE

Fruit fool is a classic English dessert made by combining mashed or puréed fruit with sugar and whipped cream. The dish can be additionally flavored with lavender water or rose water. It was especially popular during the 16th century, and i... READ MORE

Rýžový nákyp is a traditional and Slovak rice pudding that is often served as the main course. It consists or rice cooked in milk that is chilled and combined with egg yolks, sugar, butter, vanilla, and beaten egg whites. The ... READ MORE

Ghapama is an Armenian dish typically prepared by stuffing a pumpkin with rice, various nuts and dried fruits, butter, honey, and cinnamon, but there are also some recipes calling for meat. The dish is traditionally prepared between New Year and A... READ MORE

Toyuq levengi is a traditional chicken dish originating from Azerbaijan. The dish is usually made with a combination of a whole chicken, onions, walnuts, raisins, prunes, butter, salt, and pepper. The chicken is rubbed with salt and pepper, and th... READ MORE

Šljivopita is a traditional plum dessert prepared by baking plums in the oven. It is a simple dessert made by pitting very ripe plums and arranging them in one or two layers in a baking dish. The plums are sprinkled with sugar and flour and... READ MORE

Avgato is a Greek syrupy plum preserve that is produced on the island of Skopelos. It is traditionally prepared with the Skopelitan avgato plum, a variety of sweet and fluffy yellow dessert plum that is cultivated on the island. ... READ MORE

Pisanica Stubica is a traditional dish from the Croatian region of Zagorje. It is believed that the dish dates back to the 16th century. It consists of a sliced pork loin that is stuffed with plums and cooked with the addition of white wine, heavy... READ MORE

Flaugnarde is a baked fruit flan that is similar to clafoutis. It comes from the French region of Limousin. Clafoutis is made with cherries, but flaugnarde incorporates peaches, pears, plums, apples, raspberries, or any other fruit except... READ MORE

Slivova juha is a traditional soup originating from the Styria region and the northeast region of Slovenia. This refreshing soup is made with a simple combination of fresh plums, water, milk, millet, and salt. The plums are cooked in water until v... READ MORE

This daifuku variety is made with chewy mochi shell that is wrapped around ume—Japanese fruit that is often called a plum, but which is more related to apricots. The plums are first coated with anko (red bean paste), and th... READ MORE

South Dakota kuchen is the official state dessert, deeply rooted in the German-Russian immigrant heritage that shaped the state's culture. The term kuchen means "cake" in German, but in South Dakota, it refers specifically to a sweet custard-fille... READ MORE