Bigos (Polish Cabbage and Meat Stew)
Polish bigos is a slow-cooked hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, cabbage, pork, kielbasa, mushrooms, and warm spices.
Central Eastern European recipes
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Borshch (Ukrainian Beet Borscht)
Ukrainian beet borscht is a bright, gently tangy vegetable soup with beetroot, cabbage, potatoes, and dill.
Bosnian Meat Burek
Bosnian burek sa mesom is a savoury coiled pastry filled with seasoned minced meat and baked until crisp and golden.
Bryndzové Halušky (Slovak Potato Dumplings with Bryndza)
Slovak bryndzové halušky are soft potato dumplings tossed with tangy bryndza cheese and crisp smoked bacon.
Bulgarian Cheese Banitsa
Bulgarian cheese banitsa is a crisp golden phyllo pastry layered with eggs, yogurt, and salty sirene cheese.
Crni Rižot (Croatian Black Risotto)
Croatian black risotto is an Adriatic-style rice dish coloured with squid ink and cooked with tender squid, garlic, wine, and parsley.
Csirkepaprikás (Hungarian Chicken Paprikash)
Hungarian chicken paprikash is a gentle paprika-rich chicken stew finished with sour cream for a smooth, comforting sauce.
Draniki (Belarusian Potato Pancakes)
Belarusian draniki are crisp grated potato pancakes with tender centres, pan-fried until golden and served hot.
Gulyás (Hungarian Beef Goulash)
Hungarian beef goulash is a paprika-rich beef and vegetable stew with potatoes, caraway, and a deep red broth.
Marillenknödel (Austrian Apricot Dumplings)
Austrian marillenknödel are tender potato-dough dumplings wrapped around fresh apricots and rolled in buttery sweet breadcrumbs.
Pelēkie Zirņi (Latvian Grey Peas with Bacon)
Latvian grey peas with bacon is a hearty traditional dish of soaked whole peas served with smoky bacon and onions.
Polish Potato and Cheese Pierogi
Polish potato and cheese pierogi are soft boiled dumplings filled with a savoury potato-farmer cheese mixture and finished with buttery onions.
Šaltibarščiai (Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup)
Lithuanian šaltibarščiai is a chilled pink beet and kefir soup with cucumber, dill, spring onion, and boiled egg.
Sarmale (Romanian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Romanian sarmale are sour cabbage leaves wrapped around a pork-rice filling and simmered gently in a savoury tomato sauce.
Serbian Grilled Ćevapi
Serbian ćevapi are small skinless grilled minced-meat sausages seasoned simply with garlic, paprika, and black pepper.
Slovenian Walnut Potica
Slovenian walnut potica is a festive yeasted roll filled with sweet walnuts, baked into a soft spiral bread-cake.
Smažený Sýr (Czech Fried Cheese)
Czech smažený sýr is a crisp breaded fried cheese dish served hot with tartar sauce, a pub-style classic loved across Czechia.
Svíčková (Czech Creamed Beef with Root Vegetables)
Czech svíčková na smetaně is tender braised beef served with a smooth cream sauce made from root vegetables and warm spices.
Tavče Gravče (Macedonian Baked Beans)
Macedonian tavče gravče is a comforting baked white bean dish with onions, paprika, and a rustic oven-finished sauce.
Tavë Kosi (Albanian Baked Lamb and Yogurt)
Albanian tavë kosi is a baked lamb dish set in a tangy yogurt and egg sauce, tender inside with a lightly golden top.