Stew

A classic Croatian chicken stew, rich with paprika and tomatoes, slow-cooked to tender perfection. This hearty dish is a staple in many Croatian households, often served with polenta or mashed potatoes.

Chicken thighs · Onions · Garlic · Sweet paprika

A richer variation of Istarska Jota, incorporating flavorful smoked pork ribs and a good quality Istrian sausage for added depth and heartiness.

Sauerkraut · Dried beans (e.g., borlotti or cannellini) · Smoked pork ribs · Istrian sausage (kobasica)

A hearty and rustic bean and sauerkraut soup, a staple of Istrian cuisine, slow-cooked to perfection with smoked pork and aromatic vegetables.

Sauerkraut · Dried beans (e.g., borlotti or cannellini) · Smoked pork belly or ribs · Onion

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 hearty and rustic bean and sauerkraut stew, a staple in Slovenian cuisine, often enriched with smoked pork and served with a side of bread.

Sauerkraut · Dried beans (e.g., Borlotti or Cannellini) · Potatoes · Smoked pork (e.g., ham hock or bacon)

A richer, more robust variation of Maneštra od Bobića, incorporating flavorful smoked pork ribs and a good quality sausage for added depth and heartiness.

Dried white beans · Fresh or frozen corn kernels · Smoked pork ribs · Smoked sausage (e.g., Kulen or similar)

A hearty and flavorful bean and corn stew, a staple of Croatian cuisine, particularly from the Istrian region. This traditional version emphasizes slow cooking for deep flavor.

Dried white beans (e.g., Cannellini or Borlotti) · Fresh or frozen corn kernels · Smoked pork (pancetta, ham hock, or bacon) · Onion

A flavorful variation of Dubrovačka Zelena Menestra, incorporating crispy pancetta and robust smoked sausage for added depth and texture.

Pancetta, diced · Smoked pork sausage · Beef chuck · Cabbage

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 hearty and flavorful stew from Dubrovnik, traditionally made with smoked pork, beef, and a variety of greens, slow-cooked to perfection.

Smoked pork hock · Beef chuck · Smoked pork ribs · Cabbage

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)

A rich and flavorful fish stew, traditionally made with dried cod (bakalar), slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and herbs. This classic Dalmatian dish is known for its deep, savory taste and comforting texture.

Dried salted cod (bakalar) · Onions · Garlic · Tomatoes (canned or fresh)

A regional variation incorporating smoked pork (like pancetta or smoked bacon) into the goulash for an added depth of smoky flavor, served with a slightly firmer polenta.

Beef chuck · Smoked pork belly (pancetta) · Onions · Garlic

A simplified and faster version of the classic, using pre-cooked elements or quicker-cooking cuts to get this comforting meal on the table in under an hour.

Pre-cooked beef stew meat or pork shoulder · Onions · Garlic · Sweet paprika

A hearty and traditional dish featuring tender beef goulash served over creamy, soft polenta. This is the quintessential comfort food experience.

Beef chuck · Onions · Garlic · Sweet paprika

A hearty and classic Croatian dish featuring tender beef goulash served with homemade šurlice pasta. This recipe emphasizes slow cooking for maximum flavor and tenderness.

Beef chuck · Onions · Garlic · Sweet paprika

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 creative take on chicken paprikash, incorporating spicy paprika for heat and serving it with hearty buckwheat groats (kasha) instead of dumplings for a different texture and flavor profile.

Chicken thighs, bone-in · Onions, large · Garlic cloves · Sweet paprika

A faster version of chicken paprikash using store-bought gnocchi instead of homemade dumplings, and a quicker cooking method for the chicken.

Chicken breast, boneless, skinless · Onions, medium · Garlic cloves · Sweet paprika

A classic, comforting Croatian chicken stew simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce, served with soft, fluffy homemade dumplings (noklice). This is the authentic, slow-cooked version.

Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on · Onions, large · Garlic cloves · Sweet paprika