Quick Meals

A simplified version of Taške s Pekmezom using store-bought phyllo dough for a quicker preparation, filled with a sweet pekmez and nut mixture.

Phyllo dough sheets · Grape molasses (Pekmez) · Walnuts, finely chopped · Butter, melted (for brushing)

A simplified version of Kremšnita, using store-bought puff pastry and a quicker custard method, perfect for when time is short but the craving for a creamy, flaky dessert strikes.

A simplified version of the traditional Viška pogača, using pre-made dough or a quicker leavening method, while retaining the core flavors of anchovies and onions.

Puff pastry or pre-made pizza dough · Olive oil · Salt · Canned anchovies

A simplified version of the traditional Soparnik, using pre-washed chard and fewer steps for a faster preparation. Still captures the essence of the original dish.

All-purpose flour · Olive oil · Water · Salt

A simplified version of Zeljanica using puff pastry for a quicker preparation. It retains the classic spinach and feta filling but with less fuss.

Puff pastry · Frozen chopped spinach · Ricotta cheese · Feta cheese

A simplified version of Krumpiruša, using pre-made puff pastry for a faster preparation time while retaining the delicious potato and onion filling.

potatoes · onions · pre-made puff pastry · vegetable oil

A faster version of the classic Burek, using pre-made puff pastry for convenience, while still capturing the essence of the meat-filled pie.

Puff pastry sheets · Ground beef · Onion · Vegetable oil

A simplified version of the classic cheese burek, using fewer phyllo layers and a quicker assembly method for a delicious, flaky pastry with minimal effort.

Store-bought puff pastry · Feta cheese · Ricotta cheese · Eggs

A simplified version of Bučnica using puff pastry for a quicker preparation. The zucchini filling remains classic, offering a faster way to enjoy the flavors.

Zucchini · Eggs · Ricotta cheese · Parmesan cheese, grated

A simplified version of Kuhani Štrukli, using pre-made dough or a quicker dough preparation, and a simpler filling, still boiled for a comforting meal.

All-purpose flour · Egg · Sour cream · Salt

A simplified version of the classic Zagorski štrukli, using store-bought puff pastry for a faster preparation, while retaining the traditional cottage cheese filling and creamy baked finish.

Puff pastry · Fresh cottage cheese (skuta) · Egg · Sour cream

A simplified, faster version of the classic, using pre-made gnocchi and a straightforward sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal without compromising on flavor.

Pre-made Potato Gnocchi · Prosciutto · Heavy Cream · Garlic Powder

A simplified version of the classic, this recipe uses pre-made gnocchi and a faster sauce preparation, enhanced with the crunch of toasted walnuts for added texture and flavor.

Pre-made Potato Gnocchi · Gorgonzola Cheese · Milk · Butter

A faster version of the classic, using pre-made gnocchi and a quicker-cooking beef cut for the goulash. Still delivers hearty flavor with less time commitment.

Beef stew meat · Onions · Garlic · Paprika (sweet)

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 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 simplified and quicker version of chicken risotto, perfect for a weeknight meal, using pre-cooked chicken and a faster cooking rice.

Arborio rice · Pre-cooked chicken (shredded or diced) · Shallots · Vegetable broth

A simplified version of the classic, using pre-cooked cuttlefish or smaller pieces and potentially a touch of squid ink paste for convenience, while retaining the essential flavors.

Pre-cooked cuttlefish or small cuttlefish pieces · Arborio rice · Shallot · Garlic

A simplified and faster version of traditional asparagus risotto, perfect for weeknights. Uses pre-cooked asparagus or pureed asparagus for quicker integration and a slightly less complex process.

Arborio rice · Fresh asparagus · Chicken or vegetable broth · Onion

A simplified version of shrimp risotto that uses pre-cooked shrimp and a slightly faster cooking method for a weeknight-friendly meal, still delivering creamy texture and seafood flavor.

Arborio rice · Pre-cooked shrimp · Shallot · Garlic