Recipes from Albania

A traditional Albanian dish featuring ricelike pasta with chicken and red peppers in a tomato sauce.

A traditional Albanian dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a creamy ricotta mixture and fresh tomato sauce.

A comforting baked dish of peppers filled with ricotta and simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

A traditional Albanian dish made with layers of flaky pastry filled with a savory meat mixture.

A variation of burek with a savory meat and potato filling, popular in Albania and Macedonia.

A traditional Albanian byrek filled with a mix of beans and cheese.

A vegetarian version of byrek with a mix of vegetables.

A traditional Albanian pastry filled with cheese, known for its flaky layers and rich flavor.

A delicious phyllo pie filled with a mix of cheese and herbs, perfect as a snack or side dish.

Albanian-style meatballs made with beef and lamb, served with melted cheese and grilled fish on skewers.

Albanian-style meatballs made with a mix of beef and lamb, served with melted cheese and grilled fish.

A savory pie made with layers of flaky dough and a filling of cheese and spinach.

A sweet and savory twist on traditional baklava with spinach and cheese filling.

A flaky and savory spinach byrek, a staple in Albanian cuisine.

A vegetarian version of the traditional Albanian byrek, made with spinach and cheese.

A classic Albanian layered pastry filled with a creamy cheese and egg mixture.

A traditional Albanian savory pastry filled with a mix of spinach and feta cheese.

A flaky, layered pastry filled with a creamy cheese mixture, served with a tangy yogurt sauce.

A rich and savory byrek with a creamy sour cream sauce, showcasing the classic Albanian combination of flaky pastry and creamy fillings.

A traditional layered pastry with meat and cheese filling

A flaky, layered pastry with a savory meat and cheese filling

A traditional Albanian byrek filled with a mix of beans and cheese, baked in a cast iron skillet for a crispier crust and even browning.

A vegetarian version of byrek with a mix of vegetables, prepared with a different technique to achieve a crispier crust.

A traditional Albanian layered pastry filled with a creamy cheese and egg mixture.