Fermented Lemons {Preserved Spiced Lemons}
Fermented lemons are one of those recipes you make on a whim for fun and then fall in love with. For me, they became a permanent pantry staple. And preserved lemons are surprisingly versatile too, and...
View ArticleGarlicky Mussels In a Red Wine Tomato Sauce With Pancetta
Simple, delicious, garlicky mussels in a red wine tomato sauce with pancetta. This Mediterranean seafood dish is healthy and full of flavor. Makes for a great appetizer or even a satisfying dinner! Why...
View ArticleSataraš {Croatian Stewed Tomato & Pepper Side Dish}
Sataraš is a Croatian side dish made of stewed vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, and onions cooked in olive oil. Sataras is like a Balkan ratatouille. When the vegetable garden and farmer’s...
View ArticleWhite Bean & Smoked Pork Stew {Croatian Grah i Varivah}
An authentic recipe for grah, a traditional Croatian peasant stew of white beans, vegetables, and smoked pork. This is how my mother and grandmother made it. Grah is a well-loved traditional dish,...
View ArticleCreamy Pumpkin & Mushroom Risotto
If you love a good risotto, then this delicious pumpkin risotto with mushroom is one you have to try. The creaminess from the pumpkin combined with the richness of parmesan and meaty mushrooms makes...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
This delicious and EASY slow cooker creamy tomato basil chicken is packed full of flavor. With simple ingredients that are slow-cooked to perfection, this is a dish that you can enjoy all year round....
View ArticleThe Perfect Risotto Recipe {Secrets, Tips, & Tricks}
Make perfect risotto every time with the tips and tricks that most recipes leave out. This is a risotto fundamentals post that will teach you how to make a traditional Italian parmesan risotto recipe...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Egg Noodles (Perfect For Soup)
Creating fresh egg noodles from scratch is a breeze with my simple recipe. This recipe yields enough noodles for one pot of soup or stew or a nice pasta dinner, and you can easily increase the recipe...
View Article9 Risotto Recipes: From Classic to Creative
Risotto, a beloved Italian classic, combines comfort and elegance on a single plate. It’s a versatile dish, allowing room for culinary creativity. In this collection, we explore various flavors, from...
View ArticlePork, Bean & Sauerkraut Soup (Istrian Jota)
A hearty soup or stew of Istrian origins enjoyed in Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia. The jota has many variations, but three ingredients are necessary to make it jota and not something else: pork, beans,...
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