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Croatia

Coastal grilling — oregano, garlic, bay, olive oil.

OreganoBayGarlicPaprikaRosemaryBlack Pepper

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? Croatia and New Zealand both lean on Garlic, Rosemary, Black Pepper — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

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These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Cevapi Croatian

MainBeef

Key ingredients

  • Ground beef
  • onion
  • ajvar
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Garlic
  • Black Pepper

Technique overview

  1. Mix meat with paprika and garlic
  2. grill
  3. serve with ajvar.

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Crni Rizot

MainSquid

Key ingredients

  • Squid
  • rice
  • squid ink
  • wine
  • Garlic
  • Bay
  • Black Pepper

Technique overview

  1. Saute squid with garlic
  2. add rice, ink, wine
  3. cook risotto-style.

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Pasticada

MainBeef

Key ingredients

  • Beef
  • prunes
  • wine
  • gnocchi
  • Bay
  • Rosemary
  • Black Pepper
  • Garlic

Technique overview

  1. Marinate beef
  2. braise with wine and prunes 3h
  3. serve with gnocchi.

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Croatia — good to know

What spices are used in Croatia cooking?

Croatia cooking leans on Oregano, Bay, Garlic, Paprika, Rosemary, Black Pepper.

What’s an easy Croatia recipe to make at home?

Try Cevapi Croatian — it calls for Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Black Pepper. Mix meat with paprika and garlic; grill; serve with ajvar.

What should I cook for a Croatia watch party?

Make Cevapi Croatian and Crni Rizot — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.