Quick Meal

A simplified version of the classic, using store-bought pasta and a quicker-cooking beef or pre-cooked meat sauce for a weeknight-friendly meal.

Ground beef · Onions · Garlic · Tomatoes, crushed

A simplified and quicker version of Poljički uštipci, using baking powder instead of yeast for a faster rise. These are still light and delicious, perfect for a quick sweet snack.

All-purpose flour · Baking powder · Sugar · Eggs

A simplified and faster version of the classic, perfect for weeknights. Uses pre-cut ingredients and a quicker cooking method to get this healthy dish on the table in under 30 minutes.

Pre-cut Swiss chard · Pre-cut potatoes · Garlic · Olive oil

A simplified and faster version of the traditional Mišanca na lešo, using pre-cut vegetables and a quicker cooking method. Perfect for a weeknight meal when time is limited.

Pre-cut Swiss chard · Baby potatoes, halved · Sliced carrots · Garlic, minced

A simplified, faster version of the classic, perfect for a quick snack. It focuses on the core elements of pršut and cheese, presented in an easy-to-eat format.

Pršut slices · Semi-hard Cheese (e.g., Gauda or mild Cheddar) · Toothpicks · Salt

A simplified version of the Istrian classic, this fritaja uses pre-sliced prosciutto and fewer ingredients for a faster preparation, perfect for a busy morning.

Eggs · Prosciutto slices · Butter · Salt

A simplified version of the classic fritaja, focusing on speed and ease. Uses pre-trimmed asparagus and minimal ingredients for a delicious, quick meal.

Asparagus · Eggs · Butter · Salt

A simplified version of Labinski Krafi, using store-bought puff pastry for a quicker preparation while retaining the classic cheese filling.

Puff pastry sheets · Ricotta cheese · Egg yolk · Sugar

A simplified version of the traditional Žgvacet, perfect for a busy weeknight. Uses pre-cut chicken and a quicker cooking time while retaining the essential paprika and tomato flavors.

Boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes · Onions, thinly sliced · Garlic, minced · Sweet paprika

A simplified and faster version of the traditional dish, using pre-sliced pork and quicker braising techniques. This version retains the core flavors of pork and sauerkraut but is more suitable for a weeknight meal.

Pork loin, thinly sliced · Sauerkraut, pre-shredded · Onion, thinly sliced · Garlic, minced

A simplified version of the classic Istarska Supa, using pre-cooked beef or a quicker-cooking cut, and fewer vegetables for a faster, yet still satisfying, meal.

Pre-cooked shredded beef · Carrots · Frozen peas · Onion

A simplified and faster version of the classic Istarska Jota, using pre-cooked beans and less smoking time for a weeknight-friendly meal.

Sauerkraut · Canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed · Pancetta or smoked bacon, diced · Onion

A simplified and quicker version of the classic Istrian stew, using pre-cooked beans and fewer ingredients for a weeknight-friendly meal.

Canned white beans, drained and rinsed · Frozen or canned corn kernels · Diced ham or pre-cooked bacon · Onion

A faster version of the classic, using pre-cooked octopus for convenience. Still packed with fresh flavors, this salad is ideal for a weeknight meal or a quick lunch.

Pre-cooked octopus · Red bell pepper · Yellow bell pepper · Kalamata olives

A simplified and quicker version of the classic, using pre-cut potatoes or baby potatoes that cook faster, and minimal seasoning for a weeknight-friendly meal.

Squid (cleaned and pre-cut) · Baby potatoes (halved or quartered) · Garlic · Olive oil

A simplified version of fried calamari, perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe uses a lighter coating and focuses on speed without sacrificing too much flavor or texture.

Squid (calamari), cleaned and sliced into rings · Cornstarch · Salt · Black pepper

A faster version using pan-seared sea bream fillets served alongside quick-cooking, pan-fried potatoes seasoned with lemon and herbs.

Sea Bream Fillets · Baby Potatoes · Garlic · Parsley

A simplified and quicker version of the classic, using fresh cod and pre-cooked potatoes to reduce cooking time while retaining the essential flavors.

Fresh cod fillets · Pre-cooked potatoes (boiled or roasted) · Onions · Garlic

A simplified version of the classic, using pre-soaked or frozen salt cod and a blender for a faster preparation of this creamy cod spread.

Pre-soaked salt cod fillets · Garlic · Extra virgin olive oil · Lemon juice

A simplified and faster version of the classic Bakalarski Brudet, using fresh or frozen cod fillets and fewer cooking steps, while retaining the core flavors of onion, tomato, and herbs.

Fresh or frozen cod fillets · Onions · Garlic · Tomatoes (canned diced)