Croatian Makovnjača (Poppy Seed Roll Cake)
Makovnjača is a traditional Croatian pastry that feels both humble and festive. At first glance, it looks like a simple rolled cake, yet inside it
Croatian Orehnjača (Walnut Roll Cake)
Orehnjača is a walnut filled roll from Croatia, loved for its gentle sweetness and generous aroma. A soft, yeasted dough is spread with a rich
Croatian Skradinski Rižot (Veal Risotto)
In Skradin, a small Croatian town with a long culinary tradition, one dish stands out for its patience and craft: Skradinski Rižot. Known for its
Croatian Salata od Hobotnice (Octopus Salad)
Salata od Hobotnice is a dish that instantly evokes the Adriatic coast. Freshly cooked octopus, tender and delicately flavoured, is sliced and combined with olive
Croatian Rožata (Caramel Custard Pudding)
Rožata is a celebrated dessert from Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, cherished for its smooth texture and delicate flavour. It is a custard pudding, baked with
Croatian Fritule (Fried Sweet Dough Balls)
Fritule are small doughnut-like sweets from Croatia that are fried until golden and often dusted with icing sugar. Light, round, and slightly crisp on the
Croatian Rafioli (Stuffed Sweet Pastry)
Rafioli is a traditional Croatian pastry that carries a sense of occasion with every bite. Often prepared for weddings, feast days, and family celebrations, these
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
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
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