Strawberry Pierogi (Varenyky)
Sweet strawberry dumplings like these are a beloved spring and summertime dish across Eastern Europe. Known as strawberry pierogi in Poland and varenyky in Ukraine, they’re made with tender, unleavened...
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Eastern European Cuisine
Eastern European food is famous for its simple yet luscious foods. Mostly hearty and filling, due to the harsh winter season, these dishes will tickle your taste buds and make your stomach dance with joy.
On this journey, discover traditional Russian, Georgian and Ukrainian foods, hearty Polish dishes, traditional Romanian food or amazing Armenian dishes.
Eastern European desserts are also to die for and definitely worth a try.
20+ Popular Turkish Foods To Try Out
Turkish people are exceptionally proud of their cuisine, claiming it is the best in the world. But it’s not just the quality of the ingredients and the range of dishes;...
8 Typical Romanian Breakfast Foods
Breakfast is an important meal in Romania, and there’s nothing better than starting the day with a traditional Romanian breakfast. When you visit the country, make sure to try some...
Delicious Bites: Top 15 Popular Romanian Appetizers
Ever wondered what Romanians serve when they have guests over, celebrate Easter or Christmas, or for special occasions like birthday parties and weddings? This article unveils the top 15 popular...
Famous Serbian Foods: What to Eat & Drink in Belgrade
One of the best ways to get to know a country’s culture is through its cuisine. Every nation has something that makes its food special. Serbian cuisine, similar to other...
22 Popular Bulgarian Foods You Need to Try Out
Bulgaria is a country in southeast Europe. It is bordered by Romania, the Black Sea, Serbia and North Macedonia. Many of Bulgaria’s important culinary influences come from Greece and Turkey. ...
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...
Best Foods in Transylvania. A Gastronomic Story
Transylvania is a land of legends, made famous by Bram Stoker with his masterpiece creation, Count Dracula. But the real Transylvania is nothing like the picture painted in books and...
12 Most Popular Armenian Easter Foods
Easter has a long history in Armenia as it was the first country, in 301, to adopt Christianity as the state religion. The holiday therefore has a special place in...
14 Most Popular Hungarian Easter Foods
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 Dishes
Polish people are known for religiousness and family values. They do not only associate Easter with making a feast but also, and primarily, with cleaning the house, going to church...
Top 10 Easter Russian Foods
Orthodox Easter is one of the biggest Russian religious holidays. As Russians follow the old Julian calendar, they usually celebrate Easter a week later than Protestants or Roman Catholics, who...
15 Popular Romanian Easter Foods to Try Out This Year
Christmas and Easter are the two most important holidays in Romania. This is when families come together, everyone gets to rest, relax and, of course, enjoy delicious foods. Now, everyone...
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...
12 Ukrainian Cookie Recipes You Need to Try Out
From luscious cream-stuffed horns to mouthwatering sweet walnuts, Ukraine has quite a few delicious bite-size cookies to brighten up your day, make a nice company to your morning coffee, or...
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...
Borș Moldovenesc (Sour Moldavian Soup)
‘‘Borș” is a soup with an added sour taste, obtained by using borș, a type of sour brine made with wheat and yeast. The best borș is homemade throughout Moldavia....
Beigli: Hungarian Nut & Poppy Seed Roll
Beigli with walnut and poppy is a cake that has always fascinated me. I admit that at first I always chose the poppy version. The bittersweet taste enchanted me for...
Top 15 Most Popular Desserts in Azerbaijan
Because of their vibrant appearance and distinct aromas, Azerbaijani desserts are hugely popular and have garnered widespread acclaim. Honey, almonds, and fresh dough are some of the natural ingredients used...
16 Popular Polish Drinks
Poland is well known for its heartwarming, nutritious cuisine and for a wide selection of top quality vodka, which perfectly accompanies their meaty delights. However, as well as being a true master...
Most Popular Bulgarian Cheeses
Do you love cheese? Bulgarians, sure do! Cheeses of all shapes and textures make their way onto the Bulgarian menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or just for a snack, cheese is...
What the Locals Eat: Typical Bulgarian Breakfast
Bulgarian cuisine is very rich and diverse. While there are many traditional Bulgarian dishes, there are also plenty recipes influenced by neighboring countries that ruled the territory from time to...
8 Most Popular Georgian Drinks
Georgia is the motherland of wine, and that’s a well-known fact. However, when it comes to drinks there is a lot more than delicious wine to discover in Georgia. Here...
