The Croatian Sensation

Hvar, Croatia [+]

Hvar (pronounced [xv̞âːr]; local Chakavian dialect: Hvor or For, Greek: Pharos, Φάρος, Latin: Pharia, Italian: Lesina) is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, located off the Dalmatian coast. [1]

Photo: Agnieszka Krokowska, via  travelingcolors

Recipe: Cheese Strukli

“Strukli (sometimes called “Struklji”) are technically from the region of Zagorje just north of Zagreb. They’re little squares layered alternatively with dough and cheese. (Sometimes, if made sweet, you may find some grated apple in them as well). Although the most authentic way to make them is to boil them and top them with buttered breadcrumbs, baked strukliseem to be preferred by the younger generations. After all, baking them is both easier and provides a tastier, crunchier top.”

Bake this dish at home & chow down on some authentic Zagorski dessert!

The recipe comes from LikeCroatia’s Old Country Kitchen food blog so be sure to check out the rest of Silvia Velencia’s posts!

Recipe: Meat Burek

Croatians love their meat & love burek on-the-go. Check out the full recipe here so you can make them at home!

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