Cooking
Recipes, tips, and inspiration for home cooking, traditional dishes, and modern flavors.
Gluten-free potato pizza with eggs and yellow cheese
An appetizing gluten-free "pizza" with a base of potatoes and eggs, BBQ sauce, yellow cheese, and your favorite sausage – an easy idea for a quick flour-free dinner.
Appetizing roast chicken with potatoes, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and yellow cheese
Juicy chicken on a potato bed, baked with a fragrant tomato-mayonnaise crust and yellow cheese, served with fresh dill.
Aromatic sweet potato and cauliflower cream soup for a light and satisfying menu
A vegan, dietary cream soup made from sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and aromatic spices, suitable for a light lunch or dinner.
Juicy beef steak with aromatic mustard butter
Appetizing beef steak served with a rich-flavored butter with mustard, onion, and garlic – a perfect idea for a quick but impressive dinner.
Balkan table without borders: where does Bulgarian cuisine end and Turkish, Greek, Serbian begin
"Moussaka", "sarmi", "kebapche" or "kebab" – the names change, the ingredients intertwine, but the Balkan table shows better than history textbooks how common the region's cultural code is.
Wine and Rakia: How Tradition Shapes the Flavor of the Bulgarian National Character
Wine and rakia remain at the heart of Bulgarian culture, but tourism and "European standards" are gradually rewriting the rules of how, when, and why we consume them.
Traditional Easter dishes on the Bulgarian table this Sunday, April 12
On Easter, the Bulgarian urban and rural table will once again unite colorful eggs, kozunak and lamb. New preferences are added to them, but the symbolism and family tradition remain unchanged.
Lenten banitsa with leek and rice – a cozy classic for Easter Lent
Without cheese and eggs, but with lots of flavor – lenten banitsa with leek and/or rice is a favorite Easter classic. A simple recipe that smells of home, fasting and patience.
"Soul Soup": Simple Monastery Recipe with Beans and Lentils
Warm, thick and lean - the monastery soup with beans and lentils is a classic from Bulgarian monastery kitchens. Here's how to prepare it at home, slowly and with great care.
The Kitchen: "Recipe for Confidence" for People with Visual Impairments
The "Recipe for Confidence" project helps the visually impaired in Bulgaria to cook safely and confidently. A free audio package and cooking training turn the kitchen from a threat into a space for independence.
Culinary Arts as a Shield: How Cooking Can Reduce Cancer Risk?
Learn how cooking methods affect health and cancer risk. Avoid overcooked foods, favor healthy cooking techniques, and plan your menu.
The most popular dish of 2025: how banitsa became a culinary symbol of Bulgaria
In 2025, banitsa stood out as the most recognizable Bulgarian dish - both in world rankings and in the opinion of experts. What do they say and how do we prepare it at home?
Winter Delight in a Bowl: Four Soups for Cold Days
Looking for winter soups for warmth and immunity? Discover recipes for sweet potato, kohlrabi, chorizo, and tomato. Healthy eating during the cold days!
The Secret of the Lively Red Vegetable: Grandma's Tips for Perfect Cooking
Tips for preparing red cabbage: how to preserve the color by adding acidity (vinegar, lemon juice, apples). Health benefits and recipes for salads and side dishes.
Culinary Happiness: How the Village of Byaga Warms the Hearts of Lonely Elderly People
"Spoonful of Happiness" in the village of Byaga, Pazardzhik region, brings together elderly people every Wednesday. They share recipes and joy, thanks to Dimitriya Lambreva. Watch the video for more!