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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

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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

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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