Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
10 recipes
Balkan Stuffed Peppers
Tender sweet peppers filled with a juicy pork-and-beef rice stuffing, slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Fish Brudet
A hearty Dalmatian fish stew with tomatoes, onion, garlic and white wine, traditionally served with soft polenta.
Zagorje Soup
A thick, warming soup with potatoes, mushrooms, smoked pork, and sour cream — the homestyle taste of Croatia's Zagorje region.
Zagorje-style Štrukli
Thin, hand-stretched dough rolls filled with delicate fresh cheese are first boiled, then baked under a sour cream topping until golden on top.
Pašticada
A festive Dalmatian beef dish, marinated in wine and vinegar, then slow-braised with prunes in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
Peka with Chicken and Potatoes
Juicy chicken thighs with potatoes, bell peppers, onion and rosemary slow-baked under a lid, keeping in all the rich juices and the aroma of a home hearth.
Ražnjići
Juicy Croatian ražnjići made with pork neck, sweet pepper and onion, grilled to a golden crust over a hot flame.
Satarash
A summer Croatian vegetable stew of sweet peppers, ripe tomatoes and onion, slow-simmered into a thick, juicy sauce.
Slavonian Fish Paprikash
A thick, richly red Croatian fish paprikash made with freshwater fish, sweet paprika and homemade noodles.
Black Squid Ink Risotto
Dalmatian black risotto combines tender squid, creamy rice and a rich, briny flavor of squid ink.