Relish

Leskovački domaći ajvar is a traditional condiment, spread, or relish called ajvar, originating from the Leskovac area. The ajvar is produced exclusively from local red pepper varieties such as domaća kanija, kurtovska kapija, and palanačko čudo. ... READ MORE

This traditional peppers-and-eggplant relish is one of the most popular condiments all over the Balkans and Eastern Europe. The most prized type of ajvar is often the Macedonian one, made only with red peppers. Though its origins are often dispute... READ MORE

A jar of lutenica or lyutenitsa is one of the essential food items in almost every Bulgarian and North Macedonian household. This famous relish, which lies somewhere between a spread and a chutney, is, at its basic, made with red bull horn peppers... READ MORE

Pinđur is a traditional condiment originating from the cuisine of Balkan and countries such as North Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's made with a combination of roasted red bell peppers, tomatoes, egg... READ MORE

Zacuscă is a Romanian vegetable spread usually consisting of roasted eggplants, red peppers, tomato paste, and onions, seasoned with salt, pepper, and bay leaves. In some cases, beans, mushrooms, or even fish will be used instead of eggplants. It ... READ MORE

Malidzano is a flavorful North Macedonian spread made with eggplants, red peppers, and flavorings such as salt, pepper, and garlic. Walnuts and crumbled white cheese are often added to the spread for extra flavor. The name malidzano is derived fro... READ MORE

Kyopolou is a delicious vegetable spread that is most commonly associated with Bulgaria, although it is also popular in Turkey. In its simplest form, the spread is made with roasted eggplants and garlic, but it has numerous regional varieties. Som... READ MORE

Bostongurka is a Swedish relish made with pickled gherkins, onions, red bell peppers, and spices such as mustard seeds. The relish was invented by a Swedish company named Felix, basing it on a Hungarian recipe. Originally, Bostongurka was prepared... READ MORE

Chicago-style relish is a type of sweet pickle relish mostly used as a topping for Chicago-style hot dogs. When it comes to taste, it's practically the same as any other pickle relish, but what sets it apart is the neon green glow which is achieve... READ MORE

Piccalilli is a flavorful English relish consisting of chunks of small pickled vegetables such as cauliflower, onions, cabbage, carrots, and zucchini, combined with a rich sauce made with turmeric and mustard. Its taste is tart, pungent, and vineg... READ MORE

Corn relish is traditionally prepared in the Southern United States. Although there are numerous variations and family recipes, the relish is usually prepared with a combination of corn, bell peppers, onions, sugar, and vinegar. Once cooked, the c... READ MORE

Liangban doufugan is a traditional relish originating from Sichuan. The preparation of liang ban doufu gan typically involves slicing the dried tofu into thin strips or small pieces and then tossing them with a variety of seasonings and ingredient... READ MORE