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Traditional Croatian dishes served on a rustic wooden table
Food & Drink

Croatian Menu Decoder: Key Food Words to Know

Confused by Croatian menus? Learn the essential food words for meats, seafood, sides, and desserts so you can order with confidence.

A plate of Croatian sarma with sour cream
Lifestyle

How to Make Croatian Sarma: A Hearty Winter Staple

Learn to make sarma, Croatia's beloved stuffed cabbage rolls, with this simple step-by-step guide. Perfect for cosy family meals.

Traditional Croatian peka cooking under a metal bell with hot embers
Lifestyle

How to Cook Peka: The Traditional Croatian Way to Make a Meal Under the Bell

Discover the ins and outs of peka, Croatia's beloved method of cooking meat and vegetables under a bell-shaped lid buried in embers.

Traditional Croatian peka dish with meat and vegetables under a metal bell dome, surrounded by hot embers
Travel

A Guide to Peka: Croatia's Slow-Cooked Feast

Discover the traditional Croatian method of cooking under a bell-shaped lid, a culinary ritual that turns simple ingredients into a hearty, unforgettable meal.

Plate of mlinci served with roasted meat and juices
Food & Drink

Mlinci: A Guide to Croatia's Traditional Baked Pasta for Roast Meats

Mlinci are a unique Croatian side dish made from thin sheets of dough that are baked, broken, and then softened in the juices of a roast. Here's everything you need to know about this comforting tradition from Zagorje and Slavonia.

A plate of fuži pasta with a rich meat sauce
Food & Drink

Fuži: A Guide to Istria's Handmade Pasta

Discover fuži, the distinctive quill-shaped pasta from Istria, and learn how to make it at home or find it in local konobas.

Grilled Kvarner scampi on a plate with lemon and herbs
Food & Drink

Kvarner Scampi: A Guide to Croatia's Prized Adriatic Shellfish

Learn about the sweet, tender scampi from the Kvarner Bay, a highlight of Croatian coastal cuisine, and how to enjoy them like a local.

A plate of slow-cooked beef in dark sauce served with gnocchi on a rustic wooden table
Food & Drink

Dalmatian Pašticada: The Slow-Cooked Beef Dish Behind Every Celebration

Pašticada is Dalmatia's celebratory beef dish, marinated for hours and served with gnocchi. Here is what goes into it and how to enjoy it.