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One of the most popular khachapuri varieties, adjarian is an open-faced pie that is filled with a combination of cheese and eggs. The base is made from yeasted dough that is rolled into an oblong shape and traditionally comes filled with Sulgu... READ MORE

The Bulgarian pie banitsa made with cheese is the main version of this traditional pie. It's made by layering sheets of buttered phyllo pastry with a combination of eggs, yogurt, and cheese such as sirene and feta. There's an optional ingredient i... READ MORE

Shuǐjiǎo are Chinese dumplings served without broth or soup, filled with various ingredients that are limited only by one's imagination. The boiled dumplings are a staple food of northern China. Some of the most popular ingredients for the filling... READ MORE

Mujdei is the Romanian version of garlic sauce. It consists of garlic cloves, sunflower oil, pepper, and water. The cloves are mashed with other ingredients, and the sauce is then typically served with fish or fried potatoes. Mujdei can vary in te... 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 consists of layers of phyllo dough stuffed with various savory fillings. Despite its Turkish origins, this dish has evolved into a proud gem of Bosnian national cuisine. Although most locals claim that only burek with ground beef can be call... READ MORE

Often referred to as Argentina's unofficial national dish, milanesa is a humble, yet delicious meal consisting of a breaded slice of prime beef that is fried in hot oil, curling up as it cooks, due to the fact that the chosen cuts of meat have les... 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

Ovcharska salata is a simple variation of the famous Shopska salata. Essentially, it is Shopska salata (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cheese) with the addition of mushrooms, eggs, and ham. The salad is typically tossed with ve... READ MORE

Paçanga böreği is a Turkish börek variety that's especially popular in the region of Anatolia and in Istanbul, where it's regarded as a traditional Sephardic Jewish specialty of the city. It's made by stuffing yufka or ph... 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

Islama köfte are traditional Turkish meatballs originating from Adapazarı, the capital of Sakarya province. The meatballs are usually made with a combination of grated stale bread, ground beef, onions, garlic, cumin, paprika, eggs, salt, and ... READ MORE

What harissa is to Moroccan cuisine and what mustard is to hot dogs in the USA, chimichurri is to steaks in Argentina. It is an aromatic mixture of parsley, garlic, oregano, sunflower oil, vinegar, and hot red pepper flakes, although additional in... READ MORE

Šopska salata is a traditional cold salad that is also one of the national dishes of Bulgaria. Often served during summer, when one can find it in most Bulgarian restaurants, the salad consists of... READ MORE

Mingrelian khachapuri is a Georgian khachapuri variety originating from Samegrelo. Although it's quite similar to its Imeretian cousin, this khachapuri is round and it's topped with even more cheese (usually chkinti-kveli Imeretian cheese... READ MORE

Moravska salata is a Serbian salad originating from Niš and Leskovac. The salad is made with a combination of leeks, tomatoes, roasted peppers, hot peppers, garlic, salt, and oil. The vegetables are chopped, seasoned with salt, and drizzled... READ MORE

Imeruli khachapuri is a traditional bread filled with melted cheese. Unlike traditional khachapuris, the imeruli variety is circular in shape. The dough consists of flour, salt, sugar, yeast, water, and sometimes yogurt, while the cheese filling i... READ MORE

Draniki is the most typical dish in Belarus. These potato pancakes are made with a combination of flour, potatoes, milk, salt, eggs, pepper, onions, and butter. The combination is fried in a pan until golden brown on both sides. If desired, the po... READ MORE

Ajika is a hot and spicy Georgian paste made with hot peppers, garlic, walnuts, and fresh herbs and spices such as coriander, basil, dill, and marigold petals. It is most commonly used as a flavoring for various meat and fish dishes, although it c... READ MORE

The Turkish version of Lebanese kibbeh are stuffed meatballs called içli köfte. The exterior is made from a combination of bulgur wheat, potatoes or semolina, and spices, while the stuffing contains onions, ground lamb or beef... 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

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

Similar to a goulash, chashushuli is a hearty beef and tomato stew hailing from Georgia. The stew is typically made with a combination of beef (sometimes veal or pork), tomatoes, onions, water or meat broth, garlic, and a generous amount of spices... READ MORE

Hrechanyky are traditional Ukrainian patties that are especially popular in the region of Lemko. The patties are usually made with a combination of ground meat (beef, chicken, or pork), boiled buckwheat, eggs, onions, flour, breadcrumbs, coriander... READ MORE

Kuchmachi is a Georgian dish made with kidneys, livers, lungs, spleens, and hearts of chickens, pigs, or beef. The offal is cooked with butter, onions, garlic, and seasonings such as bay leaves, black pepper, salt, and coriander, while some people... READ MORE

Tarator is a Bulgarian cold soup made with Bulgarian yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, chopped dill, sunflower oil, walnuts, and a bit of water or ice. However, there are numerous varieties of this refreshing soup (especially in North Macedonia), so some... READ MORE

Salată de vinete is a traditional summer dish that involves roasting or grilling eggplants until charred, chopping them until they form a smooth purée, and finally mixing the eggplants with sunflower oil, salt, and lemon juice. Although its... READ MORE

Tikvenik is a traditional pastry consisting of thin sheets of dough that are filled with grated pumpkin, coarsely ground walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon. This pumpkin dessert is a sweet version of banitsa, a phyllo pastry pie that comes in numerous v... READ MORE

Traditionally consumed at Barbaroba, the feast of St. Barbara, lobiani is a popular Georgian bread that is filled with mashed kidney beans and flavored with onions, parsley, coriander, and black pepper. The dough consists of flour, yeast, salt, an... READ MORE

Kherson-style eggplants is a traditional dish originating from Kherson, a region with abundant eggplants. The dish is usually made with a combination of eggplants, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, lemon juice, sunflower oil, sugar, salt, an... READ MORE

Turkish tulumba is a hot water dough fritter traditionally found in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire, particularly throughout the Middle East and the Balkans. Even though tulumba (lit. pump) was named after a special tool used to make it&... READ MORE

Bouzellouf is a North African dish prepared with sheep’s head. It is first seared over an open flame in order to be dehaired, then washed with a brush and seasoned with salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. The ingredients are boiled or steamed u... READ MORE

Kebapche is a Bulgarian dish consisting of spiced minced meat (beef, pork, or a combination of both) shaped into small sausages. The meat must be grilled, not fried, and it is a staple of many Bulgarian festivities and celebrations, pairing extrem... READ MORE

Varză călită or cooked cabbage is a typical dish of Romanian cuisine. It is made by mixing the drained cabbage with tomato sauce and then adding salt and paprika, while stirring, over medium heat. Optionally, sausage pieces, vegetables, a... READ MORE

Salată de sfeclă is a simple and refreshing Romanian salad based on beetroot. Cleaned beetroots are boiled in a saucepan until tender, and then cut, grated, or diced. The beetroots are mixed with grated horseradish, oil, vinegar, and salt. Mustard... READ MORE

Chvishtari is a traditional cornbread originating from Svaneti. It's usually made with a combination of cornflour, milk, eggs, oil, salt, and sulguni cheese. The dough is kneaded with the cheese until it becomes firm and smooth. It is then flatten... READ MORE

Originally invented in the 19th century, vinegret is the oldest, extremely popular Russian salad usually consisting of boiled beets, potatoes, and carrots combined with diced pickles, sauerkraut, and onions. The name of the salad is deriv... READ MORE

Shkembe chorba is a nourishing Bulgarian soup made with a combination of tripe, water, flour, milk, red wine vinegar, garlic, paprika, and hot chili peppers. When served, it is recommended to garnish it with chopped parsley, then consume it with b... READ MORE

One of Venice's most traditional dishes, this delicious appetizer of marinated sardines originated among the fishermen and seafarers of La Serenissima as a way to preserve fish during their long voyages. Sarde in saor are made by frying fresh sard... READ MORE

Srpska salata (lit. Serbian salad) is essentially a variation on the famous Bulgarian shopska salad. Shopska salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, raw or roasted peppers, onions, and salty cheese. Srpska salata is almost exactly the sam... READ MORE

Boyoz is a Turkish pastry that was brought over to the country by Sephardic Jewish immigrants from Spain in the late 15th century. Nowadays, it is prepared exclusively in Izmir, following the original recipe. The pastry is made with flour, sunflow... READ MORE

Smaženice is a popular Czech dish consisting of diced mushrooms that are braised with onions, seasoned with cumin, and combined with lightly beaten eggs. This rustic dish is commonly prepared in many Czech households, and it is usually served alon... READ MORE