Traditional Macedonian Cuisine: 333 Macedonian Recipes

The traditional Macedonian cuisine combines Balkan and Mediterranean characteristics, inherited largely from Turkish tastes that prevailed during long centuries of Ottoman rule. Foods within the country vary depending on the region from which they originate.
The travelers are delighted with the taste of Macedonian tomato, carrots, lettuces, parsley, onions, an garlic, and not to mention the rich flavor and aroma of fresh fruit, such as watermelons, melons, cherries, apricots, grapes, peaches, and others.
Most herbs are collected in the local mountains and in the countryside, and these herbs are renowned for their taste, have scent and healing properties.
Macedonia is a country in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. Neighbours include Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Serbia and Kosovo.
Most cooking traditions of the Macedonia are intertwined with the cultures of neighboring countries. So, don’t be surprised if some of these dishes seem similar to some of your own family s traditional recipes. Also, be prepared for some differences.
In Macedonia, lunch is the biggest meal of the day, while dinner happens to be the lightest, typically focusing on merely cold cuts and bread. Throw in an afternoon snack of a baked pastry and coffee and consider yourself a convert!
In this cookbook you will find over 333 authentic recipes based on traditional Macedonian ingredients.
Inside, find all types of traditional Macedonian fare, including potato salad, lentil soup, and an assortment of pita dishes, as well as sauces and a multitude of delectable desserts, such as gurabii, baklava, and ravania.

In this book you will find over 333 traditional Macedonian recipes divided into several categories:
- Starters
- Soups and Broth
- Pastry Dishes
- Fish Dishes
- Meat Dishes
- Dishes Without Meat
- Salads
- Sweets
- Preserve
- Drinks