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Šopska salata is a traditional cold salad that is also one of the national dishes of Bulgaria. Often served during summer, when one can find it in most Bulgarian restaurants, the salad consists of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, roasted or r... Read more

Ovcharska salata is a simple variation of the famous Shopska salata. Essentially, it is Shopska salata (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cheese) with the addition of mushrooms, eggs, and ham. The salad is typically tossed with vegetable oil, left to rest for a few minutes, and i... Read more

Kapama is a typical Bulgarian dish that is most often prepared in the region of Bansko and Razlog. The key ingredients include sauerkraut and different types of meat such as chicken, veal, pork, and rabbit, while rice and sausages can be added to the dish according to personal preferences. Some p... Read more

Sirene po shopski consists of white Bulgarian cheese and tomatoes baked in gyuveche, a traditional earthenware pot. The ingredients are layered in the pot, seasoned with herbs such as parsley, and finished with an egg on top. It is believed that the dish originates in the area around Sof... Read more

Chomlek is a traditional North Macedonian stew that is typically prepared with veal or baby beef, a generous amount of tiny, walnut-sized onion bulbs (called kokar or arpadzik in Macedonian), and garlic. Depending on the recipe, either red or white wine is added to the mixture, ... Read more

Katino meze is a typical Bulgarian dish that is usually served as an appetizer. It consists of small pieces of pork and veal that are fried in oil with leeks, peppers, and onions. These ingredients are then baked or stewed in a clay pot with mushrooms and white wine, and the whole dish is generou... Read more

Hailing from Radomir, kavarma po radomirski or Radomir-style kavarma is a regional variation of the traditional Bulgarian specialty called kavarma, a dish made with meat and vegetables. Although it is prepared in a similar way to other varieties of kavarma, this version calls for finishi... Read more

Banski starets (meaning an old man from Bansko) is a traditional dry-cured pork sausage originating from the Bulgarian town of Bansko. This meat specialty is typically made with a mixture of seasoned minced pork (fillet and tenderloin) that is stuffed into pork intestines, press... Read more

Shiroka Melnishka Loza is an ancient, late-ripening Bulgarian grape variety that is predominantly grown in southwestern parts of the country, in the regions of Melnik, Petrich, and Sandanski. The grape produces age-worthy varietal wines that are rich in tannins and typically display note... Read more