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Croatian Cookbook with 100 Recipes The cuisine of Croatia is unique and special because of the rich diversity of Croatia. The country consists of many islands, big rivers, a 2000 km coast, rich history, nice climate, landscapes, plains, forests and mountains which is what dictates the food that is put on tables in Croatia. Every part of the region in the country has its own culinary tradition. There are notable differences in the choice of forms of cooking and the selection of the ingredients in the coastal regions and the mainland. The cuisine in the mainland has been influenced from contacts with the Turkish and Hungarian cuisine as they use the garlic, paprika, and black pepper as spices. As for the coastal areas, they have a particular influence from the Roman and Greek cuisine along with the Mediterranean cuisine (most notably the Italian one). The cuisine from the coastal areas includes orange grind, lemon, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, oregano, bay leaf, sage, and rosemary. The cooking traditions of peasants in Croatia have been based on the different imaginative variants of the fundamental ingredients like nuts, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy products, and cereals. Their cooking methods like baking, roasting, grilling, and stewing is also an imaginative creation. The food in Croatia is really fantastic. Croatian traditional cuisine is varied and wide-ranging. Enjoy the 100 Tasty Recipes! Get your book today