Quick Meals

A faster version of the classic beef noodle soup, using pre-cooked beef or a good quality beef broth base to reduce cooking time while still delivering comforting flavors.

Good quality beef broth · Pre-cooked shredded beef · Carrots · Parsley root

A simplified version of Ajngemahtec using pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken, significantly reducing cooking time while retaining the creamy sauce and vegetable flavors.

Pre-cooked Chicken (shredded) · Butter · Onion (finely chopped) · All-purpose flour

A simplified version of the classic, using pre-shredded cabbage and store-bought pasta for a faster weeknight meal, while retaining the core flavors.

Short wide pasta (like fusilli or penne) · Pre-shredded cabbage · Garlic · Olive oil or butter

A simplified version of the classic, using pre-cut pasta and bacon for a faster preparation, while retaining the core flavors of paprika and onion.

Short pasta (e.g., penne, fusilli) · Bacon · Onions · Sweet paprika

A simplified and quicker version of the classic Dalmatian tripe stew, using pre-cooked tripe and fewer ingredients for a weeknight-friendly meal that still captures the essence of the traditional dish.

Pre-cooked beef tripe, cut · Onions, finely chopped · Garlic, minced · Smoked bacon or pancetta, diced

A faster version of the classic Istrian stew, using canned beans and a quicker cooking pasta to get a satisfying meal on the table in under an hour.

Canned white beans, rinsed and drained · Small pasta shapes (e.g., ditalini, elbow macaroni) · Smoked ham or bacon, diced · Onion, finely chopped

A simplified version of Sinjski Arambašići, using pre-shredded sour cabbage and a quicker cooking method, while retaining the core flavors of minced meat and paprika.

Beef, ground · Pork, ground · Sauerkraut, drained · Onion, finely chopped

A simplified and quicker version of the classic Raštika sa Suhim Mesom, using pre-cooked or thinly sliced dried meat and a faster cooking method. Still delivers comforting flavors with less time commitment.

A simplified and faster version of the classic, using pre-cut greens or baby raštika and smaller potato cubes for quicker cooking. Ideal for a weeknight meal.

Baby raštika (or pre-chopped collard greens) · Potatoes · Garlic · Olive oil

A simplified version for busy days, using pan-fried asparagus and a quick fried egg, maintaining the core flavors.

Fresh asparagus · Eggs · Butter or Olive oil · Salt

A simplified version of the classic, this quick fritaja uses truffle oil for convenience, offering a hint of truffle flavor in a fast and easy omelette perfect for a busy morning.

Eggs · Truffle Oil · Butter or Olive Oil · Salt

A simplified version using pre-soaked or vacuum-packed salted cod and minimal ingredients for a faster preparation time, without compromising on flavor.

Pre-soaked salted cod (bakalar) · Mashed potatoes (instant or leftover) · Garlic powder · Dried parsley

A simplified and quicker version of the classic game stew, using readily available pork and fewer ingredients, perfect for a weeknight meal without compromising on flavor.

Pork shoulder or loin · Onions · Carrots · Garlic cloves

A simplified and faster version of the classic Istrian dish, using pre-cooked sausages and pre-shredded sauerkraut for a weeknight-friendly meal that still captures the essence of the original.

Pre-cooked Istrian sausages · Pre-shredded sauerkraut · Onion · Garlic

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

Sauerkraut · Canned white beans (e.g., cannellini) · Potatoes · Diced smoked ham or bacon

A quicker, simplified version of the classic Dubrovačka Zelena Menestra, focusing on key flavors with less cooking time.

Smoked pork sausage (e.g., Kulen or similar) · Pre-cooked ham or smoked pork shoulder · Cabbage · Kale

A simplified and quicker version of the classic Croatian shrimp red sauce, ideal for weeknight meals. Uses pre-cooked shrimp and fewer ingredients for a faster preparation time without sacrificing too much flavor.

Pre-cooked shrimp · Olive oil · Garlic · Crushed tomatoes

A simplified version of the classic dish, perfect for a weeknight meal, using pre-cleaned squid and fewer ingredients for faster preparation.

Pre-cleaned squid · Olive oil · Garlic · Dry white wine

A simplified version of the classic, using pre-cooked shrimp and a touch less wine for a faster, weeknight-friendly meal.

Pre-cooked shrimp · Olive oil · Garlic · Dry white wine

A simplified version of the classic, focusing on the essential flavors of garlic, white wine, and parsley for a speedy and delicious seafood meal.

Fresh mussels · Olive oil · Garlic · Dry white wine