Mussels Buzara
Friday, October 12th, 2007[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhlnSewLhDo[/video]
Archive for the ‘Croatia’ Category
Rižot = Risotto
Thursday, July 19th, 2007In addition to the Adriatic Sea, coastal Croatia shares centuries of history with Italy. That said, it won't be surprising to learn that Arborio rice is prepared and enjoyed in much the same way as Italian risotto in Dalmatia. In fact, a few recipes are practically identical. One of the ...
Mimice: A Zagreb Institution
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007If you're looking for more than a snack, but not quite a full-blown meal in the center of Zagreb, Mimice (MEE-mee-tseh, meaning ‘things overlooked or hidden') may be just the place for you. Set into the foundation of Ulica Nikole Jurišića 21, this mom-and-pop fish house is just a few ...
Zucchini Griddlecakes
Saturday, May 26th, 2007My first encounter with these exquisite little flaps of vegetalia was on the Pelješac peninsula in southern Croatia, where they are known as uštipce od tikve. Now, these are pretty straightforward, down-home little numbers, so I'd be shocked, stunned and amazed if they did not exist in some form ...