Balkan Recipes

13 recipes in this category

• How to Make Kosovar Qofte (Grilled Street-Food Meatballs)

  September 24, 2026 · kosovar, qofte, kosovo, balkan, grilled, beef, lamb, ajvar, street-food, summer-grilling, weeknight

  Kosovar qofte recipe: beef-lamb patties with paprika and baking soda, grilled until charred. Serve in lepinja with ajvar, onion, and tomato in 40 minutes.

• How to Make Moldovan Parjoale (Large Herb Meat Patties)

  September 21, 2026 · moldovan, parjoale, parjoale-moldovenesti, balkan, meatballs, pan-fried, dill, parsley, grated-potato, comfort-food, weeknight, pork, beef

  Moldovan parjoale recipe: big, breadcrumb-crusted pork-beef patties with potato, dill, and parsley. Pan-fried Balkan comfort food in 45 minutes.

• How to Make Serbian Pljeskavica (Grilled Meat Patties)

  September 15, 2026 · pljeskavica, serbian, balkan, grilled, beef, pork, lamb, street-food, comfort-food, weeknight, leskovac, kajmak, ajvar

  Authentic Serbian pljeskavica recipe - juicy grilled meat patties with beef, pork, and lamb, served in lepinja bread with kajmak and ajvar. Balkan street food classic.

• How to Make Đulbastije (Balkan Meatballs in Bechamel Sauce)

  September 4, 2026 · balkan, bechamel, comfort-food, baked, beef, cheese, bosnian, serbian, weeknight, one-pan

  Đulbastije are tender Balkan meatballs baked in rich, creamy bechamel sauce with melted cheese. A comfort food classic from Bosnia, Serbia, and Montenegro.

• How to Make Macedonian Meatballs (Kjuftinja)

  August 22, 2026 · macedonian, kjuftinja, balkan, meatballs, fried-meatballs, ground-beef, european, comfort-food

  Macedonian kjuftinja are bite-size fried beef meatballs seasoned with oregano and mint. Learn how to make this Balkan classic with mash, lemon, or tomato sauce.

• How to Make Slovenian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

  August 20, 2026 · slovenian, polpete, meatballs, tomato-sauce, marjoram, beef, pork, balkan, one-pot, mashed-potatoes

  Tender Slovenian polpete braised in a rich tomato sauce with marjoram and garlic. A 45-minute one-pot Balkan family dinner served with creamy mashed potatoes.

• How to Make Serbian Ćufte (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

  August 15, 2026 · serbian, cufte, serbian-meatballs, balkan, tomato-sauce, beef, pork, mashed-potatoes, comfort-food, weeknight

  Make Serbian ćufte with beef and pork, milk-soaked bread, paprika, and a smooth tomato sauce. This comforting Balkan dinner is ready in about 50 minutes.

• How to Make Bosnian Ćufte (Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce)

  July 31, 2026 · bosnian, ćufte, meatballs, tomato-sauce, balkan, comfort-food, ground-beef, one-pot, european, family-dinner

  Traditional Bosnian ćufte - tender ground beef meatballs simmered in a savory tomato sauce with garlic and herbs. A beloved Balkan comfort food.

• Macedonian Kebapi: Grilled Balkan Meatball Sausages Recipe

  July 30, 2026 · macedonian, kebapi, balkan, grilled, beef, pork, ajvar, paprika, street-food, weeknight, comfort-food, summer-grilling

  Authentic Macedonian kebapi recipe - juicy grilled meatball sausages with beef, pork, paprika, and cumin. Served with ajvar and somun bread. 30-minute grill dinner.

• Croatian Ćufte (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce) Recipe

  July 29, 2026 · croatian, cufte, balkan, meatballs, tomato-sauce, beef, pork, comfort-food, weeknight, european

  Croatian ćufte are tender beef and pork meatballs simmered in a rich tomato-vegeta sauce. A Balkan comfort food classic served with mashed potatoes.

• Bulgarian Kufteta (Grilled Meatballs with Cumin and Chubritsa)

  July 27, 2026 · bulgarian, kufteta, kufte, balkan, grilled, pork, cumin, chubritsa, weeknight, comfort-food, summer-grilling, mediterranean

  Authentic Bulgarian kufteta recipe - juicy grilled meatballs with cumin, chubritsa, and parsley. Charcoal-grilled Balkan comfort food, ready in 30 minutes.

• Albanian Qofte: Grilled Herb Meatballs Recipe

  July 26, 2026 · albanian, qofte, balkan, grilled, lamb, beef, mint, weeknight, comfort-food, summer-grilling, mediterranean

  Authentic Albanian qofte recipe - juicy lamb and beef meatballs with fresh mint, grilled to charred perfection. Serve with yogurt and tomato salad. 30-minute dinner.

• Serbian Cevapi: Grilled Balkan Meatballs Recipe

  July 13, 2026 · cevapi, cevapcici, balkan, grilled, beef, lamb, serbian, bosnian, weeknight, comfort-food, summer-grilling, street-food

  Authentic cevapi recipe - juicy Balkan grilled meatballs with beef and lamb, served in somun bread with ajvar and onions. 30-minute grill dinner.