Serbia

Today most Serbians eat three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner with lunch being the main meal. Breakfast is hearty but interestingly did not exist in the Serbian diet until the late 19th century. Typical breakfast foods now include pastries and bread topped with butter, jam, yogurt, cheese, sour cream and/or kajmak (a creamy dairy product made from the milk of water buffalo or cows) along with eggs, bacon, sausage and salami. Coffee, tea and milk are also served.

There are two types of Serbian soups: Supa is regular soup and corba is made with a roux (browned flour). The most common soups are made with chicken or beef and noodles while those made with fish or lamb are considered to be a delicacy. Meat is often served as a main course including mesano meso (mixed grilled meat), raznjici (kebobs), pljeskavica (hamburger), vesalica (grilled pork loin) and even whole roasted pork, lamb, goat or ox. Stuffed zucchini and/or bell pepper are other popular entrées.

When traveling in Serbia, be sure to visit one of the many confectionaries where you’ll find delicious sweets such as baklava (pastry made from phyllo, chopped nuts and honey/syrup), nut rolls or perhaps a slice of Vasa’s torte (a special rich cake).—Jennifer Capalbo

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