Top 5 Most Popular Slovak Cheeses
Traditional Slovak cheese is quite unique. Slovakia prides itself on producing special cheeses made from sheep’s, goat’s, and cow’s milk. Many of the cheeses produced here cannot be found anywhere...
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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.
Top 15 Most Popular Georgian Desserts
Georgia is a small country on the eastern edge of Europe, and its cuisine reflects its rich culture and history. When you talk about Georgian food, you probably think of...
7 Delicious Slovak Desserts
In many aspects, Slovakia is a country of traditions. Slovakians tend to live by tradition, and this certainly applies to local cuisine. Original Slovak recipes are passed on through generations...
15 Most Popular Bulgarian Desserts
Bulgaria is a country situated at a culinary crossroad with a number of Bulgarian desserts that are influenced by the country’s vibrant past. Years under Ottoman Empire rule added some...
15 Mouth-watering Belorussian Desserts
If Belarus is not the first destination that comes mind when you fancy a palatable dessert, this article is for you. This mind-blowing list of mouth-watering, sweet dishes will help...
30 Delicious Balkan Desserts You Should Try
No sample of Balkan cuisine is complete without desserts. Balkan desserts are highly influenced by Ottoman Turkish sweets, which means many of them are made of dough, honey, walnuts, etc....
13 Delicious Moldovan Desserts that Deserve the Spotlight
The first things that comes to mind when thinking about Moldova are likely to be excellent wineries, the famous rock band Zdob și Zdub, and the fascinating cuisine. What few...
Azerbaijani Food: 20 Pearls of Azerbaijani Cuisine
The cuisine of a country tells a lot about its history and culture. And this is very true for Azerbaijan. Being one of the key countries on the Silk Road,...
30+ Balkan Dishes To Die For
The Balkans are a melting pot of various languages, cultures, and religions. It is a bridge between Europe and the Middle East. Here in the Balkans, people are more relaxed...
15 Tasty Hungarian Desserts You Need to Try
Just like every country, Hungary’s cuisine has a rich and famous history. We have the ingredients, the flavors, the desserts that best characterize our sweet-toothed nation. Our traditional and world-famous...
5 Popular Lithuanian Appetizers and SnacksÂ
Even though Lithuanian food is not very well-known worldwide, it has a lot to offer. Here, we present you with a small selection of the most popular Lithuanian appetizers and...
The Best Russian Cakes You Need to Taste
Listing traditional Russian cakes is not the easiest endeavor. Countries that belonged to the former Soviet Union share many popular desserts, but their origin is sometimes disputed. What you see...
Napoleon Cake
Despite the French name of this cake, every Ukrainian will swear to their exclusive ownership of this recipe. One of the signatures of the local dessert cuisine, Napoleon is light,...
Green Borscht (Sorrel Soup)
If there is a soup that can potentially beat the Ukrainian red borscht, it’s… Ukrainian green borscht. This one is often regarded as a younger summer brother of red borscht...
Piana Vyshnia Cake (Drunken Cherry Cake)
An absolute favorite of many, Piana Vyshnia is one of the most popular choices for a wedding or birthday cake. It is no wonder. This ‘drunken’ dessert is moist, tangy,...
Gavurdağı Salad
Turkish salads have a very unique sour balance created by the exceptional natural resources available. Sumac spice and sumac sour-syrup bring out the flavor of salads, especially onions, and pomegranate...
Hot Ezme (Turkish Salsa)
Turkish salsa, hot and spicy, crispy and refreshing. I love it with tortilla chips or even with simple bread slices.
Piyaz with Tahini/ White Bean Salad
Legume salads, such as white beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, broad beans, and black-eyed peas, are a must-have if you want to familiarize yourself with Turkish Salads. When seasoned with olive...
Çoban Salata (Sheperd’s Salad)
The most popular of Turkish salads is shepherd’s salad, randomly chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, pepper, and parsley, served with olive oil, lemon, and salt.
Purslane Salad with Yoghurt
Salads made with greens are not only limited to lettuce, arugula, curly cress, and sorrel. Making salads with fresh purslane collected from the garden, especially in summer, is as common...
Turkish Style Potato Salad
Of course, it is impossible to imagine Turkey’s most popular root vegetables not being consumed as salads. Carrots, celery, potatoes all have different roles in salads, as do cooking and...
KISIR (TURKISH BULGUR SALAD)
Made quickly and with limited ingredients, it is easy to put together when guests arrive. And that’s exactly where its name comes from. Kisir means limited.
Kyivskyi Cake (Kyiv Cake)
This legendary Ukrainian cake has been around for almost 100 years old, but its popularity is still growing. The combination of soft sponge layers and airy, crunchy meringue makes the...
Makivnyk (Poppyseed Roll)
Poppyseeds are a symbol of success in Ukrainian culture, which partly explains the love of this national cake. Usually an Easter and Christmas dessert, Ukrainian Makivnyk is also baked for no...