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Broska (Dalmatian Sauerkraut)

Posted by nitko  

I have tried this meal this summer (it is not summer's meal, but...) and it was suprise for me. It is so light and refreshing, not heavy meal we used to eat in North Croatia. This become my favorite. It is very simple. The origin of this recipe is... MORE»

Recipe #396729

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North Croatian Roasted Duck

(2 reviews) Posted by nitko  

This is traditional fall dinner, usually served with “mlinci” (recipe also on Zaar). It is very easy and simple; I am adding some of my procedure tricks. MORE»

Recipe #396714

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Mlinci (North Croatian Pasta)

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This is traditional North Croatian pasta, popular only in Zagreb and Zagorje region (north of Zagreb). We eat this for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, St. Martin’s day and every time we roast poultry. I recommend using lard, because dough will be... MORE»

Recipe #396712

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East Croatian Meat Loaf

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This recipe is from village Nijemci in Slavonia (eastern Croatia). Nijemci literally means Germans; I have collected this recipe during annual minority fair in Zagreb where minorities present their culture. German minority was pretty large in... MORE»

Recipe #395512

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Dalmatian Spaghetti With Prawns

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The basic of this recipe is “buzara”, or way of preparing crabs or shells. This is very simple recipe and you can buy frozen already cleaned prawns. MORE»

Recipe #389033

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Croatian “cobanac” Stew

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“Cobanac” is kind of goulash sheep and cow-boy’s used to eat while watching their herds. You eat it with a spoon, so the pieces inside has to be bite-size. It is traditional meal from Slavonia (eastern part of Croatia)and people from there are... MORE»

Recipe #388952

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Nitko’s Veal Risotto

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This is one of my ways of making risottos. This one has more Dalmatian approach with herbs and olive oil and tomatoes. North Croatian way would be with Hungarian paprika and other herbs and spices. You cal also use beef, horse or pork meat. MORE»

Recipe #388362

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Nitko’s Sauce for Fried Calamari

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It is a kind of “sauce remoulade” I like to eat with fried calamari or fried fish (parisienne, wiener or Orly style). It is easy to make, usually you have all ingredients at home. MORE»

Recipe #388341

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Dalmatian Fried Calamari

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This is a simple meal, easy to make. The only problem might be that when you fry the calamari oil will sprinkle around kitchen and can hurt you, so use some kind of protection. MORE»

Recipe #388339

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North Croatian Simple White Cabbage Salad

Posted by nitko  

This is another simple summer salads we usually eat in Croatia. It is standard restaurant salad you can get in most Croatian restaurants or households. MORE»

Recipe #381375

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Croatian Simple Tomato Salad

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This is standard tomato salad in Croatian households. It is so simple that I was not sure if it is necessary to submit it. Anyway, it is a part of Croatian usual meal, so, that is how it goes. MORE»

Recipe #381374

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North Croatian Butternut Squash Stew (Buce Cuspajz)

Posted by nitko  

This is one of traditional early summer North Croatian stews. I am sure they eat something similar in Hungary since we have shared the same history for more than 500 years. This is my grand-grandmother recipe, almost 200 years old. MORE»

Recipe #381372

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Standard Croatian Mixed Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by nitko  

This is usual mixed summer salad you can get almost in every Croatian household or restaurant. The importance is in wine vinegar (not aceto balsamico), and it must be cooled. I do not know the reason, but vinegar does not make you thirsty during... MORE»

Recipe #380273

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Croatian Simple French Beans Salad

Posted by nitko  

This is very simple salad where you use cooked French beans. You can use flat or round bean or green or yellow one, the procedure is the same. I do not use olive oil and only vinegar (not acceto balsamico). I also use honey vinegar (I have a... MORE»

Recipe #380026

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Nitko’s Simple Tuna Salad

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This is one of my favorite summer dinners (it is heavy enough for hot summer evening). You can use canned tuna, but fillets. You can also use leftovers from tuna steaks you have grilled earlier. MORE»

Recipe #376744

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South Croatian Sautéed French Beans

(1 reviews) Posted by nitko  

This is usual way of making French Beans along coastal area in Croatia. It is very easy to make and quite tasty to eat. Serve with various meats and potatoes as side dish. MORE»

Recipe #376742

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Croatian Simple Cucumber Salad

(3 reviews) Posted by nitko  

This is really something simple, but very refreshing during hot summer days. This is the usual cucumber salad you will get in Croatia. MORE»

Recipe #376687

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Country-Style Coq Au Vin

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This is not Croatian or my own recipe. It is French ecipe. I cooked this meal today and I took the recipe from “New concise Larousse Gastronomique”. It is in fact gastronomic encyclopedia with some recipes. I have changed the recipe a bit because... MORE»

Recipe #376313

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North Croatian Green Peas Soup

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This is one of my grandmother recipes I have decipher from her manuscript. I am making the soup today, so this is how it goes: MORE»

Recipe #376109

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Saltimbocca, As I Like It!

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This Italian recipe is one of my favorite summer recipes. The recipe submitted here is one of many same recipes I’ve tried, and this one is one of I like best. MORE»

Recipe #372435

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