Pasta

A classic Slovenian dessert or sweet main course featuring homemade pasta ribbons tossed with ground poppy seeds, sugar, and butter. Simple, comforting, and deeply traditional.

All-purpose flour · Eggs · Ground poppy seeds · Granulated sugar

Classic Croatian dish featuring homemade dried pasta sheets (mlinci) served with a rich, savory gravy made from roasted meat drippings. A comforting and traditional meal.

All-purpose flour · Eggs · Water · Salt

A quintessential Istrian dish featuring handmade pljukanci pasta tossed in a rich sauce made with fresh truffles, garlic, and cream. This recipe celebrates the earthy aroma and flavor of truffles.

Pljukanci pasta · Fresh black truffle · Heavy cream · Garlic

An elevated take on the classic Istrian dish, adding toasted pine nuts for a nutty crunch and a touch of lemon zest for brightness, complementing the salty pršut and peppery arugula.

Pljukanci pasta · Istrian pršut (prosciutto) · Arugula · Garlic

A simplified and faster version of the classic, perfect for a weeknight meal. Uses pre-made pljukanci and focuses on quickly combining the key flavors.

Pljukanci pasta · Pre-cooked diced pršut · Arugula · Garlic

A classic Istrian pasta dish featuring hand-rolled pljukanci tossed with savory pršut (Istrian prosciutto), peppery arugula, garlic, and a touch of olive oil. Simple, fresh, and full of regional flavor.

Pljukanci pasta · Istrian pršut (prosciutto) · Arugula · Garlic

A classic Istrian dish featuring homemade fuži pasta served with a rich, slow-cooked chicken stew (žgvaceta). This hearty meal is a staple of Istrian cuisine, known for its rustic flavors and comforting nature.

Fuži pasta (homemade or high-quality dried) · Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on · Onions, finely chopped · Garlic, minced

A regional twist on the classic, incorporating tender asparagus spears into the creamy truffle sauce for added texture and a touch of freshness.

Istarski fuži pasta · Fresh black truffles · Asparagus · Unsalted butter

A simplified version of the classic, using truffle oil for convenience while still delivering a delicious truffle flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Istarski fuži pasta · Truffle oil · Unsalted butter · Heavy cream

A quintessential Istrian pasta dish featuring handmade fuži tossed in a rich sauce made with fresh truffles, butter, and a touch of cream. This is the authentic taste of Istria.

Istarski fuži pasta · Fresh black truffles · Unsalted butter · Heavy cream