12 Must-Try Slovak Desserts
Whether you’re wandering the charming streets of Bratislava, relaxing in a mountain chalet after a day of skiing in the High Tatras, or exploring one of Slovakia’s picturesque villages, make...
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Central European Cuisine
Central European cuisine is hearty and delicious. From German sausages to Austrian schnitzel and Hungarian goulash, there are lots of tasty regional dishes to discover.
Discover the most popular German foods, traditional Polish dishes, tasty Austrian specialties, spicy Hungarian food, or traditional Swiss food.
Central Europe encompasses a couple or more Balkan countries (depending on who you ask) so Balkan food is a must-try as well if you visit the region. Romania and Serbia are also considered part of south-east Central Europe and their cuisines are delicious as well.
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Top 25 Popular Hungarian Food & Drinks
We probably all would like to thank Hungary for giving us paprika and goulash. But how many of us have ventured into the other wonders of Hungarian cuisine? Before we...
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Easter is one the biggest holidays in Hungary and food plays an important role in the local traditions and festivities. Fasting is common for religious families in the weeks prior...
12 Must-taste Polish Easter DishesÂ
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Germans’ All-time Favorite Easter Dishes
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13 Austrian Christmas Foods You Must Try!
Austria’s snowy Alps and romantic Christmas markets make it the perfect place for a winter holiday. And given the cold temperatures during the festive season, it isn’t surprising that the...
12 Hungarian Cookies (Sweet & Savory)
Hungarians are famous for feeding their guests (and offer a shot on the side). Their cuisine was influenced by history, the various occupations of the country and, of course, it...
10 Polish Christmas Cookies to Put on Your Bucket List
If you think you can only experience culinary heaven in France or Italy, come to Poland and prove yourself wrong. A country of hearty, filling meals and a homeland of...
15 Romanian Cookies You Absolutely Have to Try
If you’re visiting Romania, you’ll want to fully immerse yourself into the local culture and try out all the traditional Romanian foods you can get your hands on. You might...
10 Favorite Serbian Christmas Cookies (Small Cakes)
The festive season is approaching in Serbia. The cold weather means there is little to do other than eat and drink together at home. Many will be wondering what dishes...
11 Authentic German Cookies to Complete the Christmas Feast
Mulled wine, Christmas markets and advent calendars: yet the German Christmas season would not be complete without Christmas cookies. A typical activity pre-Christmas is therefore baking Christmas cookies, gingerbread, and...
Apple Strudel with Vanilla Cream
I made this strudel one day when craving a simple apple and sourdough dessert. It reminded me of the Viennese strudel, which I had a vague (very vague) idea how...
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Did you know that 8% of all cheeses that exist in the world come from Austria? Probably not! While France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Italy are the countries most famous...
16 Popular Polish Drinks
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Besides dumplings, creamy sauces, and roasted meats, Czech cuisine is also well known for sweet pastries made with leavened (or yeast) dough. Czechs love baking and the skill is often...
Best 10 Slovenian Dessert Recipes
The Slovenes love their sweets and are always spoilt for choice when it comes to satisfying their sweet tooth given the diverse selection of desserts on offer. Be it a...
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