Today, you will learn how to make flourless Garash Cake with egg whites and walnuts, frosted and covered with chocolate ganache. Don’t you find holiday baking or baking in general very exciting? There are many new recipes to try out or retest old ones. You can also try new products, then enjoy all the baked …
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Traditional Bulgarian desserts range from simple to elaborate and have been influenced by Greece, Turkey, Austria, and Germany. This showcases the diversity of culinary traditions and ethnicities that exist in the Balkans. What is the most popular dessert in Bulgaria? A classic Bulgarian dessert is a creamy rice pudding, oriz pudding. It’s flavored with rosewater, …
This recipe is one of my go-to side dishes, it also goes great with Musaka! This simple, traditional Bulgarian salad is packed with vitamins and fibre! Zelena Salata, Traditional Bulgarian Salad Name Zelena salata is translated into English as Green salad. This Bulgarian salad is one of the simplest salads, yet very popular. It’s especially …
Mliako s oriz or the Bulgarian Rice pudding is another traditional Bulgarian dessert. It most probably comes directly from our Turkish neighbours and it’s called “Sütlaç” in Turkey, and a bunch of other Balkan countries, our research shows. Bulgarian Rice Pudding The Bulgarian rice pudding is usually boiled, cooled, and eaten cold. The list of …
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Not many things can beat a homemade soup on a cold winter day. And in Bulgaria, one of most popular soups during the winter is beef soup. Locally called Teleshko vareno, this is one of the easiest soups, yet it fully reflects the idea of slow food. This Bulgarian beef soup recipe is made from …
Bulgarian Musaka is a perfect dinner recipe for those who are used to lasagna but want to change things up! As you see in the picture, it is very similar to the well-known Italian lasagna, however, it is layered with potatoes and not pasta. Is Musaka Greek Or Egyptian? Bulgarian Musaka is a version of …
This one is yet another Bulgarian classic and it’s amongst the most popular traditional Bulgarian recipes. Almost every home has their own version, using their own set of herbs and spices. The name could be translated as meatballs alla Chirpan, indicating the recipe comes from the southern Bulgarian town Chirpan. The region around Chirpan traditionally …
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My first memory of these Bulgarian baked apples was at my Grandma’s. It is a famous Bulgarian dessert that grannies tend to make best! I can’t say if they were with honey and walnuts or made some other way but I remember my stubbornness in wanting to avoid them. Maybe I was either a picky …
Kyopolou is typical for the Bulgarian cuisine starter or relishes, popular under different names and variations throughout the Balkans, particularly in Turkey. Kyopolou can be consumed as a bread spread, a condiment, or as a salad. It could be prepared with a help of a mixer or in an old-fashioned way, that is using just …
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This dip is my newest attempt to introduce the aubergine (eggplant) to my other half, who is carefully but definitely avoiding this vegetable. Baba ghanoush (baba ganoush, baba ghannouj) is a Lebanese dish of baked and mashed roasted aubergines with olive oil, tahini and various seasonings. The thing is this dip is more like the …
Fried zucchini is a very popular dish in Bulgaria and it can be a side dish as well as a starter. This dish is often prepared a few hours in advance and left in the fridge to cool. What Are The Different Fried Zucchini Varieties The variations of the dish differ depending on the region …
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Due to its simplicity and deliciousness, it is probably the single most popular and common dish in Bulgarian cuisine. The Bob Chorba (or Bean soup), has been served for centuries as the main food, especially in rural regions. Just like all Bulgarian soups, this one is a number one go-to recipe. Why is Bulgarian Bean …
Palneni chushki or stuffed peppers is a dish popular in many countries around the world under different names but ask any Bulgarian about it and they will say it’s one of the most traditional national dishes. Palneni Chushki Variations It has many variations, but generally all fall under one of the two kinds – vegetarian …
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We know that dishes similar to mish-mash exist in almost all Middle East & Mediterranean countries. Still, we include it in our Traditional Bulgarian collection, just because every Bulgarian knows what mish-mash is and because of its popularity in Bulgaria. What’s Bulgarian Style Mish-Mash? The word mish-mash refers to a collection containing a variety of …
I recently learned there are many meatballs soup varieties – Mexican, Italian and even Indonesian. However, the one I am describing below – supa topcheta – is very popular in Bulgaria. It’s a classic cooked at almost every Bulgarian home and a school canteen staple. Yes, it brings back vivid memories from my childhood (and …
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Snezhanka salad (салата “Снежанка”) aka Mlechna salata, is the Bulgarian version of the Greek tzatziki (tsatsiki). There are variations of this dish all over the Balkans, as well as in Iraq, Iran, India, and even in the Caucasus mountains. What’s Snezhanka Salad? Snezhanka means “snow white”. The other name of this salad is “dry tarator”, …
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If you have ever been to Bulgaria, the chances are you already know what banitsa is. This savory pastry with filling is an absolute classic in Bulgaria and to Bulgarians, banitsa is what quiche is to French. Generally served for breakfast, countless fillings such as eggs and sirene cheese, spinach and cheese, rice and spices, …
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Herbed grisini are crispy and tasty and match perfectly with all kinds of appetizers and dips. You can prepare them on the day before and they are really universal for many occasions! Next time you expect guests, to take with you on a picnic, or as a treat during long cold weekends at home, this …
We recently moved to a new place and the last few weeks we’ve lived on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. This is one of the reasons why you haven’t heard from us for a while. However, for the not-so-long time we’ve been here, we’ve learned quite a few local recipes, products, and local names …
Tikvenik is a simple sweet pastry with a filling, made of only a few ingredients – pumpkin, crushed walnut kernels, sugar, some oil, and cinnamon. There are lots of variations of how these ingredients are mixed, depending on the region or the ingenuity of your host. When Do People Eat Tikvenik in Bulgaria Tikvenik is …
