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The Balkans

Where empires met, and left their seams.

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9:30

Pljeskavica

Three meats, one grill, zero compromise — Serbia’s national patty refuses to play nice with blandness.
9:07

Apple strudel

Strudel isn’t about apples — it’s about a dough so thin you read the news through it.
1:11

Ajvar

A roasted-pepper-and-eggplant condiment from the Balkans, traditionally preserved for winter use.
1:01

Banitsa

A Bulgarian layered pastry pie with cheese, yogurt, and egg filling.
1:03

Ćevapi

Grilled minced-meat sausages from Southeast Europe, with regional variations in meat composition and shape.
0:56

Çılbır

A Turkish dish of poached eggs served over yogurt, often with garlic.
1:14

Shopska salad

A cold Balkan salad of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions or scallions, raw or roasted peppers, and sirene cheese, dressed lightly with sunflower or olive oil, sometimes vinegar.