It was still dark outside, but instead of hearing birds chirping, I awoke that morning to the click and clack of pans. I didn’t mind. It meant that my grandma was busy in the kitchen, cooking banitsa ...

This savory Bulgarian pastry, known as banitsa, is made here with spinach and feta filling. The more I travel, the more I realize that food influences move across borders with astounding efficiency.

We’re continuing our Balkan food tour and have made it to Bulgaria. We can’t wait to try all the incredible street food in Bulgaria and eat all of the most popular food in Bulgaria. We’re starting our ...

NEW YORK—Food is memory. For me, a Bulgarian expat living in the U.S., certain foods conjure up a country an ocean away. I vividly remember my paternal grandmother’s red peppers stuffed with rice and ...

Banitsa is the queen of Bulgarian cuisine. These stuffed pastries have been a fixture on Bulgarian tables since the Middle Ages. The dough is simple and is made of flour, salt, and water. And they ...

With the first few chilly mornings upon us, the ceremonial trip to the pumpkin patch behind us and trick-or-treating just around the corner, my fall cooking imagination is in full force. The unique ...

The beloved Bulgarian banitsa has earned international recognition, securing third place in a global ranking of the best cheese-based dishes, according to a new list published by TasteAtlas. The ...