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Croatia

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Croatian Istarska Jota (Sauerkraut Bean Stew)

Istarska Jota is a dish that reflects the rugged yet generous landscape of Istria. At its heart it is a sauerkraut and bean stew, but

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Croatian Buzara (Shellfish in Garlic Wine Sauce)

Buzara is a dish that belongs to the Adriatic coast of Croatia, where the sea has always provided both livelihood and inspiration. It is a

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Croatian Čobanac (Hunter’s Meat Stew)

Čobanac, a hearty hunter’s meat stew from eastern Croatia where farming traditions and open plains shape daily life. Cooked slowly in large cauldrons over open

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Croatian Soparnik (Swiss Chard Pie)

Soparnik is a traditional pie from the Dalmatian hinterland of Croatia, filled with Swiss chard and baked between layers of thin dough. It is rustic

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Croatian Fuži sa Tartufima (Pasta with Truffles)

Fuži sa Tartufima is a dish that brings together handmade pasta and the earthy intensity of Istrian truffles. It is a meal that feels both

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Croatian Manestra (Bean Stew)

Manestra from Istria is a bean stew that feels both homely and thoughtful. Served in deep bowls, it brings a gentle warmth, the kind that

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Croatian Riblji Paprikas (Fish Paprika Stew)

Riblji Paprikaš is a Croatian fish stew with a rich, smoky character shaped by paprika and slow simmering. It comes from regions where rivers are

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Croatian Gregada (Fish and Potato Stew)

Gregada is Hvar’s emblematic fish stew. Olive oil warms onions and garlic, white fish joins sliced potatoes, and a gentle simmer does the rest. It

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Croatian Janjetina na Ražnju (Spit Roasted Lamb)

In Croatia, few sights announce a feast quite like a lamb slowly roasting on a spit over glowing embers. Picture a young lamb slowly turning

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Croatian Brudet (Fish Stew)

Brudet is a traditional fish stew that has long been tied to the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It is a dish that combines simple cooking