Traditionally prepared for Christmas Eve in Bulgaria, oshav is a simple dish of stewed dried fruit such as prunes, apples, and pears. The dried fruits should be washed, placed in a pot with water, then boiled until they soften. When they are soft, sugar or honey and spices such as cloves and cinnamon are added to the pot in order to enhance the flavors.

Bahur is a traditional sausage made with a combination of rice and trimmings and blood of pork (but sheep and beef offal can also be used). Onions, bay leaves, cumin, and allspice are also added to the mixture. The ingredients are sautéed before they're stuffed into thick pork intestines.

Ribena chorba is a traditional fish soup that is prepared with different kinds of fish or fish heads and chunks of vegetables cooked in a fish broth. Bulgarian fish soup is generally made with a variety of either freshwater or saltwater fish which are cooked in salted water, cut into pieces, and then simmered with chunks of vegetables, herbs, and spices in a fish broth.

Hailing from Radomir, kavarma po radomirski or Radomir-style kavarma is a regional variation of the traditional Bulgarian specialty called kavarma, a dish made with meat and vegetables. Although it is prepared in a similar way to other varieties of kavarma, this version calls for finishing the dish with an egg on top.

This classic Bulgarian soup consists of beef or pork meatballs cooked in a flavorful broth alongside various vegetables. The tender meatballs mostly incorporate rice, onions, and a variety of spices, and the broth is usually thickened with yogurt or eggs, and typically seasoned with lemon juice.

Patatnik is a dish originating from Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains region. It is a flavorful combination of shredded potatoes and onions, seasoned with salt, pepper, and mint. Additional ingredients include sirene cheese, eggs, and various peppers.

Kazanlak donuts are a specialty of the Bulgarian town of Kazanlak – also known as the City of roses. The donuts consist of eggs, flour, yogurt, milk, yeast, salt, sugar, and vanilla flavoring. After the dough has been fried in hot oil, Kazanlak donuts are typically dusted with powdered sugar or topped with honey, jam, or syrup, although they can be consumed without any toppings.

Chomlek is a traditional North Macedonian stew that is typically prepared with veal or baby beef, a generous amount of tiny, walnut-sized onion bulbs (called kokar or arpadzik in Macedonian), and garlic. Depending on the recipe, either red or white wine is added to the mixture, while other common ingredients contained in the dish include dried red peppers, carrots, tomato purée, parsley, or mushrooms.

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 beer or rakia on the side.