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Grilovana Riba

Meet Grilovana Riba, North Macedonia's celebrated grilled fish that turns a simple catch into a genuine feast. Freshly caught fish is cooked over an open flame until the skin crisps and the flesh takes on an unmistakable smoky aroma. A fragrant marinade of olive oil, lemon and garlic, paired with seasonal vegetables, rounds the dish off beautifully. It is fresh, wholesome and made for sharing, a true taste of the Macedonian lakes and countryside.

MacedonianMain Dishes1–2 servings358 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: trout

HB-1050 · Hand-built original

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Macedonian Spiced Chicken

Macedonian spiced chicken livens up your everyday chicken by marinating it in a blend of paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, and garlic before roasting it all on a bed of sliced onions. Smoky, a little spicy, and outstandingly juicy, this chicken dish will become a cool-weather favorite.

MacedonianMains1 hr 50 minServes 446 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-1391 · Hand-built original

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Pileći Ražnjići

These succulent chicken skewers are marinated in a bright blend of lemon, garlic and warm spices, then charred over the coals until juicy and golden. They capture the warm hospitality and rich culinary variety that Macedonian cooking is famous for.

MacedonianMain Dishes1–2 servings720 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-1748 · Hand-built original

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Riba na Roštilju

Whole fish is rubbed with olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs, then cooked over glowing coals until the skin crisps and the flesh turns meltingly tender. It is the kind of dish that draws everyone to the garden table, easy to share, unfussy to make and full of bright Mediterranean flavour. Fire up the grill and bring a taste of Macedonian hospitality to your own back yard.

MacedonianMain Dishes1–2 servings309 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: trout

HB-1902 · Hand-built original

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Sutlijaš (Macedonian Cinnamon Rice Pudding)

Short rice simmered slowly in milk until the grains break down and the pudding thickens, then poured into small bowls, chilled and dusted heavily with ground cinnamon.

MacedonianDessert3 hr 50 min6 servings223 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-2263 · Hand-built original

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Tarana Čorba (Macedonian Toasted Crumb Pasta Soup)

Hand-rubbed dried pasta crumbs toasted in butter until nutty, then simmered into a thick paprika-scented soup and finished with crumbled white cheese melting through it.

MacedonianSoups35 min4 servings193 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-2299 · Hand-built original

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Tavche Gravche (Macedonian Baked Beans)

Macedonian baked white beans with onion, dried paprika, oregano and mint, finished with parsley.

MacedonianMain26 hr 15 minServes 8320 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: overnight

HB-3879 · Hand-built original

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Zelnik (Macedonian Cabbage Filo Pie)

A Macedonian cabbage filo pie with white cheese, eggs and leek in a buttered layered crust. It is crisp, salty and hearty.

MacedonianMain1 hr 50 minServes 8412 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: flour

HB-3936 · Hand-built original

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