Albanian food, with some notable differences, is similar to much of the food in other Balkan countries. The country's cuisine is the Mediterranean, with influences from Italian, Greek, and Turkish cooking. The dishes make heavy
It’s spanakopita and it’s pizza. It’s more spanakopita than pizza, but trust me, it’s delicious. You’ve gotta try this!
Pastice (pronounced “pastiche”) may not be a traditional Albanian food but it’s so commonly found in most Albanian homes that it’s soon to be a traditional cuisine This tend…
Burek, or Borek depending on what spelling you use is a dish made with phyllo pastry that is filled with meat or cheese. Burek is thought to have originated in Central Asia; it was then adopted by the Ottoman Turks who took it with them to the various corners of their military empire.
These beans are great, and a nice change-up from the classic cream of mushroom and green bean combo. Serve them over rice for an awesome Asian-style vegetarian option, or serve them as a satisfying side with pork or chicken.
Byrek ose Lakror emerges from the oven with a beautiful, shining crust. Cut into the pie too soon, however, and your dreams will shatter. You must wait a full hour for the pie's juices to redistribute.
Stuffed Eggplants (Patëllxhan të Mbushur) Continuing with the theme of stuffed foods, eggplants make for a perfect vegetable to stuff. Stuffed eggplants are a super easy, quick and delicious meal. …
A bowl full of Albanian comfort food, this instant pot white bean soup (Jani Me Fasule) packs a punch from a very small ingredient list. Perfect for Sunday lunch with friends, or mid-week meal.
When I have a chance to put my feet up for a little bit, I often find myself trolling the food photo sites like Tastespotting and Foodgawke...
Redolent of oregano and mint, these meatballs are served in northern Greece as a meze with fried potatoes or steamed rice.
Are you getting ready to host your first Slava? If you need some help with making the Slavski Kolac for the occasion, you will find it here with illustrated instructions.
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During spring break, my best friend, Sandi, came to visit from Ohio - you remember the friend that always has the best recipe shares. During her visit, she made an awesome dip for us -
