Quick Meals

A simplified version of the classic, using boneless chicken and fewer steps for a faster weeknight meal.

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts · Onions, medium · Garlic cloves · Sweet paprika

A simplified version of the classic stew, this recipe uses fewer ingredients and a quicker cooking time, making it ideal for a weeknight meal without sacrificing too much flavor.

Pike perch fillets · Onions · Tomato paste · Sweet paprika

A simplified and faster version of the classic catfish stew, perfect for a weeknight meal, using pre-cut fish and fewer ingredients.

Pre-cut catfish fillets · Onions · Sweet paprika · Garlic powder

A simplified version of the classic Fiš paprikaš, using pre-cut fish and fewer ingredients for a faster preparation time without sacrificing too much flavor.

Cod or Haddock fillets · Onions · Garlic · Sweet Hungarian paprika

A faster version of stuffed peppers using pre-cooked rice and a simpler sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Bell peppers · Ground beef · Cooked rice · Onion

A faster, simplified version of traditional Sarma, using pre-shredded sauerkraut and a quicker cooking method, perfect for weeknights.

Sauerkraut (shredded) · Ground pork or mixed meat · Short-grain rice · Onion, finely chopped

A simplified take on spit-roasting, using lamb chops or smaller cuts that cook faster on a rotisserie attachment for a home grill, still achieving a smoky, tender result.

Lamb chops or leg cut into large pieces · Salt · Black pepper · Garlic cloves, smashed

A simplified and quicker version of the classic Dalmatian stew, using pre-cut eel and frog legs and fewer ingredients for a weeknight-friendly meal without sacrificing too much flavor.

Eel · Frog legs · Onion · Garlic

A simplified, quicker version of Gregada, using pre-cut fish and fewer ingredients, suitable for a weeknight meal while retaining the core flavors.

Firm white fish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces · Small new potatoes, quartered · Yellow onion, finely chopped · Garlic, minced

A simplified version of the classic black risotto, using pre-cooked squid or calamari and squid ink paste for a faster preparation without compromising too much on flavor.

Arborio rice · Pre-cooked squid or calamari rings · Squid ink paste · Vegetable broth

A simplified version of the classic Pašticada, using pre-marinated beef and fewer traditional spices for a quicker preparation time, served with store-bought gnocchi.

Beef (pre-marinated for pašticada) · Onions · Garlic · Red wine (dry)

A simplified, faster version of the classic dish, using pre-sliced chicken and a quicker sauce preparation, perfect for weeknight meals.

Chicken breast, thinly sliced · Heavy cream · Garlic powder · Grated cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)

A simplified version of the traditional layered apple pie, using store-bought puff pastry for a quicker preparation while retaining the essence of apple and cinnamon flavors.

frozen puff pastry sheets · apples (any variety) · sugar · ground cinnamon

A simplified version of traditional rösti, using pre-cooked or par-boiled potatoes for a faster cooking time, while still achieving a satisfyingly crisp exterior.

Cooked Potatoes · Vegetable Oil · Salt · Black Pepper

A simplified and faster version of the classic tomato risotto, perfect for weeknights. It uses pre-made tomato passata and a slightly different cooking technique to reduce the time without sacrificing too much flavor.

Arborio rice · Tomato passata · Vegetable broth · Onion

A simplified version of the classic, using pre-seasoned ground meat and a quicker cheese melting method for a weeknight-friendly meal.

Pre-seasoned ground meat (e.g., Italian sausage or seasoned beef) · Egg · Breadcrumbs · Shredded cheese (e.g., Cheddar or Monterey Jack)

A simplified version of the classic Istarska maneštra, using pre-cooked beans and fewer types of meat for a faster preparation time without sacrificing too much flavor.

Canned white beans, drained and rinsed · Pancetta or smoked bacon, diced · Onion, medium · Garlic cloves

A faster, simpler version of mac and cheese made entirely on the stovetop, using evaporated milk and a blend of cheeses for a creamy, satisfying result without baking.

Elbow macaroni · Butter · Evaporated milk · Cheddar cheese, shredded

A faster, simplified version of the classic Prežgana Juha, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It uses less butter and flour for the roux, and omits some traditional garnishes for speed.

Butter · All-purpose flour · Sweet paprika · Water

A simplified, faster version of Rib Steak na Tavi, cooked entirely in a skillet for convenience, retaining the core flavors of tender beef and savory sauce.

Rib steak · Onions · Garlic · Beef broth