The Best of Croatian Cooking

by Pavicic, Liliana; Pirker-Mosher, Gordana

• ISBN13: 9780781808040
• ISBN10: 0781808049
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Summary

Croatia, a beautiful and geographically diverse country on Europe's Balkan peninsula, offers sunny Adriatic coastline and breathtaking scenery, and a distinctive culinary tradition which combines central European, Mediterranean and Near Eastern influences. Meat lovers and vegetarians alike will find favorites among these 200 easy-to-follow recipes -- from classic dishes like "Turkey with Pasta Tatters (Mlinci)", "Strudel with Sauteed Cabbage", "Potatoes with Swiss Chard", and of course the famous Dalmatian specialties "Stewed Beef" and "Black Risotto", prepared with the ink from cuttlefish. Also included are over 50 dessert recipes for all variety of strudels (poppy seed, carob, apple apricot, cheese, walnut and more), fine tortes and cookies. The authors also include timesaving tips and ideas for lightening many of the recipes, all of which are adapted for the North American kitchen.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Croatian Cuisine	1	(8)
Croatian Trivia	9	(4)
Croatian Christmas Traditions	13	(4)
Croatian Easter Traditions	17	(2)
Appetizers	19	(36)
Soups and Stews	55	(38)
Main Meat Dishes	93	(58)
Side Dishes and Breads	151	(36)
Fish	187	(30)
Desserts	217	(76)
Index	293