Albanian Recipes

A rich and creamy lamb dish cooked in a traditional yogurt-based sauce, popular in Albania.

Traditional Albanian dish with meat, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and gjizë

Hearty casserole with ground meat, vegetables, and cottage cheese

A traditional Albanian savory pastry filled with a mixture of beans and cheese, baked to golden perfection.

A traditional Albanian dish featuring a flaky pastry filled with a mixture of beans and cheese.

Traditional Albanian layered pastry filled with white cheese from Prespa Lake

Classic Albanian dish with cheese from Prespa Lake in layered pastry

A traditional Albanian dish of meatballs made with ground meat and mashed potatoes, served with a tomato-based sauce.

A hearty stew made with ground meat, mashed potatoes, and a rich tomato-based broth.

Traditional Albanian meatballs made with ground beef and lamb, served in a savory broth with herbs.

Traditional Albanian meatballs made with ground beef and lamb, served in a rich tomato-based broth with herbs.

A traditional Albanian savory pie with cheese and fresh herbs

A traditional Albanian pie with a mix of cheeses and vegetables

A traditional Albanian layered pastry filled with spiced meat, baked to golden perfection.

A classic Albanian dish of flaky, layered pastry filled with seasoned ground meat, baked to a crisp.

A traditional Albanian savory pastry filled with a creamy milk and egg mixture, often served as a breakfast or snack.

A variation of the traditional Albanian byrek, filled with a creamy milk and cheese mixture, often served as a breakfast or snack.

Traditional Albanian meatballs served with a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese topping.

A variation of Albanian meatballs with a spiced tomato sauce and a generous cheese topping.

A flaky, layered pastry filled with a creamy cheese mixture, traditionally served with a side of yogurt or sour cream.

A flaky, layered pastry filled with a creamy cheese mixture and a baked yogurt sauce, offering a unique twist on the traditional Albanian byrek.

Classic Albanian meatballs served with warm bread, a staple in Albanian households.

A tender version of Albanian meatballs cooked slowly in a sauce, served with bread.

Traditional Albanian dish of lamb baked with yogurt and rice