| Croatian cuisine is sometimes known as "the cuisine of | | | | - Sarma - Sauerkraut rolls with ground (minced) pork |
| regions", since each part of Croatia has its own distinct | | | | and rice. |
| culinary traditions, and influences from its neighbors. | | | | - Zagrebacki odrezak - Originally from Croatia's capital, |
| The cookery of coastal regions shows influences from | | | | Zagreb, this dish consists of thin slices of chicken or |
| Roman, Illyrian and Greek cuisine, Italian cuisine, and | | | | veal stuffed with ham and cheese and then |
| even French cuisine, whereas inland areas get their | | | | sautéed. |
| influences from Viennese and Austrian cuisine, | | | | - Ðuvec - Stewed vegetables, similar to ratatouille. |
| Hungarian cuisine and Turkish cuisine. | | | | - Kulen - Spicy pork sausage, originally from Slavonia. |
| Some popular Croatian dishes include: | | | | - Cesnovka - Another variety of spicy pork sausage. |
| - Juha od Mahuna - A vegetable soup made from | | | | Cesnovka has a garlic taste, and originates from the |
| green beans, as well as carrots, lentils, onions and | | | | Turopolje region. |
| peas. | | | | - Strukli - A type of ravioli, originally from Zagreb. Strukli |
| - Brudet - Fish stew, served with polenta (boiled | | | | normally contains either cheese or apple. In northern |
| cornmeal) | | | | parts of the country, they are usually eaten during the |
| - Gulas - A spicy beef stew, similar to Hungarian | | | | Christmas period, with compotes of dried fruits (apples, |
| cuisine's gulyás (goulash). | | | | pears, prunes, etc.). |
| - Slavonski Cobanac - Lamb stew originally from | | | | - Palacinke - Crêpes with sweet fillings. |
| Slavonia. | | | | - Krafne - A type of doughnut (without a hole though). |
| - Istrian stew (Croatian: Istarska jota) - A stew made | | | | Krafne are usually filled with chocolate, cream, custard |
| with bacon, spare ribs, beans, potatoes and sauerkraut, | | | | or jelly (jam). |
| seasoned with garlic. | | | | - Rozata - A custard pudding, similar to flan. |
| - Pasticada - A stewed beef dish, originally from | | | | - Cupavci - A biscuit-like cake which is cut into |
| Dalmatia (and sometimes known as "Dalmatinska | | | | squares, and then covered with chocolate and |
| pasticada"). Served with gnocchi (dumplings) or wide | | | | dessicated coconut. |
| noodles. | | | | - Strudel (Croatian: Savijaca, Strudla) - - The Croatian |
| - Sataras - Minced and roasted vegetables, especially | | | | version of strudel, filled with apple or cheese. |
| bell peppers. | | | | |