Croatian Cookery Books

Here are some Croatian cookery books that you might like to use to learn more about Croatian recipes and specialities.

My Favourite Croatian Recipes

Sandra Lougher

Published in January 2005, this cookery book features recipes from different regions in Croatia. Enjoy sumptuous soups and starters; delicious meat and fish main dishes and gorgeous deserts – including our personal favourite, Orehnjaca (walnut roll)!

The Best of Croatian Cooking (Expanded Edition)

Liliana Pavicic & Gordana Pirker-Mosher

Features recipes for over 200 Croatian dishes, including appetizers, soups, meat and fish dishes and over 50 dessert recipes. Usefully, recipes have been updated for ease of preparation in non-Croatian kitchens, whilst at the same time still remaining very close to their true form.

A Taste of Croatia

Karen Evenden

Dalmatia: Recipes from Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

Ino Kuvacic

Featuring around 80 recipes including some classic Croatian/Dalmatian dishes such as soparnik, djuvedj, pasticada and brujet (brodet).

The Adriatic Kitchen

Barbara Unkovic

Inspired by the island of Korcula (where the author lived for several years), this cookbook divides up the recipes by season, and therefore seasonal ingredients. Lots of wonderful Adriatic and Mediterranean starts, mains and desserts for the whole year round.

Istria: Recipes and stories from the hidden heart of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia

Paola Bacchia

A beautifully presented cookbook showcasing the mix of cuisines in Istria – from the three countries of Croatia, Italy and Slovenia. Among the recipes and gorgeous accompanying photos, there are stories from the author’s childhood and from family members too.