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.

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...

Monika Moreva

July 22, 2022

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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...

Tamta Suladze

July 22, 2022

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8 Unique Georgian Cheeses You Need to Try

Located between the Black Sea and the Greater Caucasus mountain range, Georgia is a land of great diversity. The culture of Georgia is a unique blend of Eastern and Western...

Tamta Suladze

July 17, 2022

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9 Delicious Bulgarian Drinks

Bulgaria has a rich and tasty cuisine, with plenty of delicious dishes to choose from. But what about drinks? Beverages in Bulgaria are also worth checking out and some have...

Monika Moreva

July 16, 2022

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Top 5 Most Popular Slovak Drinks

Apart from an extensive culinary tradition, Slovakia is also home to locally made non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, which are all very popular with the locals. All of them have a...

Dorota Jakalova

July 8, 2022

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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...

Dorota Jakalova

July 8, 2022

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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...

Tamta Suladze

June 28, 2022

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7 Delicious Slovak Dessert Recipes

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...

Dorota Jakalova

June 28, 2022

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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...

Monika Moreva

June 28, 2022

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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...

Kateryna Pilyarchuck

June 17, 2022

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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....

Zeljka Stanic

June 17, 2022

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13 Delicious Moldovan Dessert Recipes 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...

Daria Ferdman

June 17, 2022

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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,...

Kamran Shukurlu

June 13, 2022

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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...

Zeljka Stanic

June 10, 2022

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15 Tasty Hungarian Dessert Recipes 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...

Julia Mezey-Izso

June 10, 2022

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5 Popular Lithuanian Appetizers and Snacks

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...

Evelina Bogdiun

May 30, 2022

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The Best Russian Cake Recipes You Need to Try Out

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...

Kateryna Pilyarchuck

May 13, 2022

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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,...

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April 30, 2022

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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...

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April 30, 2022

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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,...

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April 30, 2022

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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...

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April 29, 2022

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Hot Ezme (Turkish Salsa)

Turkish salsa, hot and spicy, crispy and refreshing. I love it with tortilla chips or even with simple bread slices.

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April 29, 2022

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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...

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April 29, 2022

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