Spicy eggplants in adjika is a beloved traditional Georgian appetizer that combines tender baked eggplants with a zesty homemade adjika sauce made from fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and garlic. This flavorful dish delivers the perfect balance of smoky eggplant sweetness and bold Georgian spices, making it an irresistible addition to any table. What…
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Eggplant Rolls with Carrot and Garlic Filling – Caucasian-Style Appetizer
Note: This is not Nigvziani Badrijani — the traditional Georgian eggplant rolls filled with walnut paste.Instead, this recipe offers a lighter Caucasian-style variation with a carrot and garlic filling, popular in many homes across the region.
Lobio Recipe – Traditional Georgian Red Bean and Walnut Dish
Lobio is a beloved Georgian dish made primarily from red beans and plenty of fresh herbs. If you prefer to skip the long cooking time of dried beans, canned beans can be used as a shortcut. Lobio is a simple, flavorful, and satisfying vegetarian dish that showcases the essence of Georgian home cooking….
Ossetian pie
National dish of Ossetia. Ossetian pie prepare with different fillings (with potatoes, with meat, with cheese). We will prepare one of the most common recipes, with cheese, green onions and beet leaves. Can be attributed to vegetarian dishes. So we will need. Ingredients for the dough: flour – 300 g; milk – 100 ml; water…
Georgian lavash (pita)
This is a product of national Georgian cuisine. This national dish is a kind of visiting card of the Caucasus. Skilfully cooked, Georgian lavash turns out magnificent, with a crisp crust and fragrant flesh. Georgian lavash is a soft yeast cake, which must be eaten fresh. After all, its special taste and aroma…
Ajapsandali
Ajapsandali is considered a Georgian national dish. But it is prepared almost in all the countries of the North Caucasus, considering it also their dish. Ajapsandali is made from stewed vegetables – eggplant, sweet and hot pepper, tomato, garlic and lots of greenery. Serve in a hot or cold form – someone like…
Azerbaijani Baklava Recipe – Step-by-Step with Photos
This Azerbaijani baklava recipe is a beloved holiday dessert made with tender layers of homemade dough, a rich walnut filling, and a delicate honey glaze. Traditionally enjoyed during the spring holiday of Novruz, it is a staple on festive tables across the Caucasus and the wider Eastern world. According to historians, the first…
Easy Adjarian Khachapuri Recipe (Step-by-Step)
Georgian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and hearty baked dishes. One of the most iconic is Adjarian khachapuri – a traditional boat-shaped Georgian cheese bread filled with melted suluguni, a fresh egg, and a generous dollop of butter. Often referred to as “a boat” because of its unique shape, this dish…