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Latvia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes (plus 1.5-2 hours rising time)

Piragi

Piragi are a traditional Latvian savory pastry, often crescent-shaped, filled with a mixture of finely diced bacon and onions. They are made from a yeasty dough and are a popular treat for special occasions and holidays.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Latvian Smoked Fish and Potato Bake

A comforting and savory bake featuring layers of thinly sliced potatoes and flaky smoked fish, bound together with a creamy dill sauce. This dish highlights the importance of fish and potatoes in Latvian cuisine.

Latvia·Easy·35 minutes

Latvian Rye Bread Dumplings

Maizes Kukulīši are traditional Latvian dumplings made from stale rye bread, often served as a side dish or a light meal. They are savory, slightly chewy, and absorb flavors beautifully, making them a versatile part of Latvian cuisine.

Latvia·Hard·55 minutes

Latvian Mushroom Dumplings

Delicate dumplings filled with a savory mixture of wild mushrooms and onions, often served with a dollop of sour cream or a mushroom broth. This dish highlights the importance of foraging and seasonal ingredients in Latvian cooking.

Latvia·Easy·45-55 minutes

Latvian Baked Apples with Cottage Cheese

A simple yet delightful dessert featuring apples baked until tender and filled with a sweet, creamy mixture of cottage cheese, sugar, and often raisins and cinnamon.

Latvia·Medium·2 hours 25 minutes (including rising time)

Kliņģeris

Kliņģeris is a large, sweet, braided yeast bread, often shaped like a pretzel or infinity symbol, traditionally made for celebrations like birthdays and name days in Latvia. It's enriched with butter, eggs, and often flavored with saffron, cardamom, and citrus zest, making it a festive centerpiece.

Latvia·Easy·2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)

Aukstā Zupa

A refreshing and vibrant cold soup, popular in Latvia during the summer months. It's characterized by its striking pink color and a tangy, creamy base made from kefir or buttermilk, combined with the earthy sweetness of beets and the crispness of fresh vegetables.

Latvia·Medium·2 hours

Latvian Buckwheat and Mushroom Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Hearty cabbage rolls filled with a savory mixture of buckwheat groats and wild mushrooms, simmered in a light tomato broth.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Jāņu siers

Jāņu siers is a traditional Latvian caraway cheese, most famously enjoyed during the Midsummer celebrations (Jāņi). This firm, slightly crumbly cheese is made from milk, curd cheese, eggs, butter, and seasoned with caraway seeds, giving it a distinctive aroma and flavor. It's typically served sliced on dark rye bread, often with beer.

Latvia·Medium·3 hours

Latvian Beef and Barley Stew with Mushrooms

A deeply flavorful and hearty stew, this Latvian classic combines tender chunks of beef with chewy pearl barley and earthy mushrooms. Slow-cooked to perfection, it's a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for colder weather.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Kartupeļu Sēņu Zupa

A hearty and comforting soup, this Latvian classic combines the earthiness of wild mushrooms with the creaminess of potatoes and the savory depth of bacon. It's a staple during mushroom foraging season and a perfect dish for a cold day.

Latvia·Medium·3 hours

Latvian Pork Stew with Apricots and Prunes

A rich and comforting stew featuring tender pork slow-cooked with sweet dried apricots and prunes, creating a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. This dish, inspired by literature, is perfect for a cozy meal.

Latvia·Easy·50 minutes

Latvian Meatloaf Patties

Savory, tender patties made from a mixture of ground pork and beef, seasoned and often pan-fried or baked. They resemble small meatloaves or large meatballs.

Latvia·Medium·50 minutes

Latvian Meatballs in Dill Sauce

Tender, flavorful meatballs made from a mixture of pork and beef, pan-fried until golden brown and served in a creamy, herbaceous dill sauce. A comforting and classic Latvian dish.

Latvia·Medium·60 minutes

Latvian Fish Soup

A hearty and flavorful fish soup, a staple in Latvian cuisine, often made with root vegetables and a rich broth. This version focuses on a clear, savory broth.

Latvia·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Latvian Pork Stew with Prunes and Apples

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with sweet prunes and tart apples, creating a rich, comforting dish with a balance of savory and fruity notes.

Latvia·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Latvian Pork Belly with Sauerkraut and Apples

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring slow-roasted pork belly with a tangy sauerkraut and sweet apple stuffing, seasoned with caraway seeds and marjoram. This recipe combines traditional Latvian flavors for a comforting meal.

Latvia·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Latvian Fish and Root Vegetable Stew

A comforting and nourishing stew featuring flaky white fish combined with hearty root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and parsnips, simmered in a flavorful broth. This dish highlights the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients common in Latvian home cooking.

Latvia·Medium·25 minutes

Latvian Fried Sprats on Rye Bread

A popular Latvian appetizer or snack, featuring crispy fried sprats served atop slices of dark rye bread. Often seasoned with garlic and served with a dollop of sour cream or mayonnaise.

Latvia·Easy·40 minutes (plus chilling time)

Layered Rye Bread Dessert

A delightful and iconic Latvian dessert featuring layers of toasted rye breadcrumbs, sweet fruit jam, and whipped cream, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.

Latvia·Easy·40-45 minutes

Latvian Potato Pancakes

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these savory potato pancakes are a beloved staple in Latvian homes. Made from grated potatoes and onion, they are simple yet satisfying, traditionally served with sour cream or lingonberry jam.

Latvia·Medium·45 minutes

Latvian Chicken Cutlets with Dill Sauce

Tender, pan-fried chicken cutlets served with a creamy, herbaceous dill sauce, a comforting and popular dish in Latvian home cooking.

Latvia·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes (plus soaking)

Latvian Grey Peas with Bacon

A hearty and traditional Latvian national dish, Pelēkie Zirņi ar Speķi consists of tender grey peas combined with crispy smoked bacon and softened onions. It's a comforting and savory meal, often associated with colder months and holiday celebrations.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Latvian Sauerkraut Soup

A warming and tangy soup, Skābu Kāpostu Zupa is a traditional Latvian dish, especially popular during the colder months. The Latgalian version is notably hearty, featuring sauerkraut and a generous portion of bacon.

Latvia·Medium·2 hours 15 minutes (including rising time)

Latvian Poppy Seed Rolls

Soft and slightly sweet yeast rolls filled with a rich poppy seed mixture, often topped with a chocolate glaze. These are a beloved pastry in Latvia, perfect with coffee or tea.

Latvia·Easy·10 minutes

Latvian Cucumber and Dill Salad with Sour Cream

A refreshing and simple Latvian salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, fresh dill, and a creamy sour cream dressing. It's a common accompaniment to many Latvian meals.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Latvian Fish Pie

A comforting and hearty fish pie featuring layers of flaky fish, potatoes, and a creamy dill sauce, all encased in a simple pastry crust. This dish showcases Latvia's connection to the Baltic Sea and its agricultural bounty.

Latvia·Easy·1 hour 25 minutes

Latvian Smoked Herring and Potato Bake

A hearty and flavorful bake featuring layers of thinly sliced potatoes, smoked herring, and onions, all bound together with a creamy sauce. This dish is a comforting and satisfying meal, typical of Latvian home cooking.

Latvia·Easy·1 hour

Latvian Fish and Potato Casserole

A simple yet delicious baked dish combining flaky white fish with tender potatoes and a creamy dill sauce, a comforting staple in Latvian homes.

Latvia·Easy·1 hour

Latvian Rye Bread and Apple Casserole

A comforting and slightly sweet casserole that highlights the earthy flavor of Latvian rye bread combined with the tartness of apples. This dish is often served as a dessert or a side dish, showcasing a traditional way to use rye bread.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour

Latvian Poppy Seed and Apple Strudel

A delightful strudel featuring a sweet and nutty poppy seed filling layered with tender baked apples, all wrapped in delicate filo pastry and baked until golden and crisp.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour

Latvian Pork and Sauerkraut Dumplings

A savory and satisfying twist on traditional dumplings, these Latvian-style pelmeni are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground pork and tangy sauerkraut. Boiled until tender and often served with a dollop of sour cream or a drizzle of melted butter, they are a comforting and delicious meal.

Latvia·Easy·1 hour 55 minutes

Latvian Mushroom and Barley Stew

A rustic and nourishing stew featuring earthy mushrooms, hearty barley, and root vegetables, simmered in a rich broth. This dish is a staple in Latvian homes, especially during colder months, offering warmth and sustenance.

Latvia·Easy·2 hours 25 minutes (including chilling)

Latvian Rye Bread Pudding with Berries

A comforting and traditional Latvian dessert made from dark rye bread, layered with sweet cream and tart berry jam, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

Latvia·Easy·45 minutes

Latvian Smoked Fish and Potato Patties

Savory patties made from mashed potatoes and flaked smoked fish, seasoned with dill and onion. These patties are pan-fried until golden brown and crispy, offering a delightful combination of smoky, savory, and starchy flavors. They are a wonderful way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and smoked fish.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Latvian Fish and Vegetable Pie

A comforting and hearty pie featuring flaky white fish baked with a medley of vegetables in a creamy sauce, topped with a layer of sliced potatoes.

Latvia·Medium·9 hours 45 minutes (including chilling time)

Medus Kūka

A beloved traditional Latvian dessert, this multi-layered honey cake features thin, delicate cake layers generously spread with a sweet, tangy sour cream frosting. It's known for its rich honey flavor and moist texture, which improves with time.

Latvia·Medium·40-45 minutes

Latvian Fish Cakes

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fish cakes are a popular Latvian dish. Made with white fish, onion, and seasoned breadcrumbs, they are often pan-fried until golden brown and served with a side salad or sauce.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Latvian Meat and Cabbage Pie

A hearty and savory pie featuring a flavorful filling of ground meat and cabbage encased in a tender pastry crust. This dish is a comforting staple, often enjoyed as a main course or a substantial snack.

Latvia·Easy·45 minutes

Latvian Potato and Cheese Dumplings

Tender, slightly chewy dumplings made from mashed potatoes and farmer's cheese, often served with a simple topping of browned breadcrumbs and butter.

Latvia·Medium·45 minutes

Latvian Buckwheat Pancakes with Mushrooms

Hearty and flavorful buckwheat pancakes, a staple in Latvian cuisine, served with a savory mushroom and onion topping. These pancakes offer a delightful earthy flavor and a satisfying texture, perfect for a hearty breakfast or a light dinner.

Latvia·Easy·40 minutes

Latvian Creamy Fish Soup

A comforting and elegant fish soup featuring tender fish in a rich, creamy broth infused with leeks, carrots, and fresh dill. A delightful taste of the Baltic coast.

Latvia·Easy·35 minutes

Pancakes with Cottage Cheese and Herbs

Savory Latvian pancakes made with a base of cottage cheese and flour, mixed with fresh herbs, and pan-fried until golden. A delightful appetizer or light meal.

Latvia·Hard·50 minutes

Latvian Fish and Potato Dumplings

A unique and comforting dish featuring tender dumplings made from grated potatoes and flour, filled with a savory mixture of cooked fish and onions. These dumplings are often served with a dollop of sour cream or a simple dill sauce.

Latvia·Medium·2 hours 25 minutes

Latvian Smoked Pork and Barley Stew with Root Vegetables

A robust and comforting stew featuring tender chunks of smoked pork, hearty barley, and a medley of root vegetables. This dish is a staple in Latvian cuisine, known for its deep, savory flavors and warming qualities, perfect for colder months.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes (plus rising time)

Latvian Poppy Seed Pastries

Soft and airy pastries filled with a sweet poppy seed mixture, often glazed with chocolate. These are a popular treat in Latvian bakeries, perfect with coffee or tea.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes (plus rising time)

Latvian Dark Rye Bread

Rupjmaize, or dark rye bread, is a dense, flavorful staple of the Latvian diet. Its distinct sour flavor and hearty texture make it a perfect accompaniment to soups, stews, or simply enjoyed with butter.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Latvian Chicken and Vegetable Stew with Dill

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with root vegetables and an abundance of fresh dill, a staple herb in Latvian cuisine. This dish is a comforting and nutritious meal, perfect for cooler weather.

Latvia·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Latvian Pork and Sauerkraut Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender pork with the tangy taste of sauerkraut, balanced with aromatic vegetables and a hint of sweetness. This dish is a staple in Latvian cuisine, offering a comforting and robust meal perfect for colder days.

Latvia·Medium·2 hours

Latvian Mushroom and Barley Stuffed Pork Loin

A succulent pork loin roast stuffed with a savory mixture of earthy mushrooms, hearty barley, and aromatic herbs, offering a taste of traditional Latvian home cooking.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Sklandrausis

A traditional Latvian sweet tart with a rye flour crust filled with a mixture of mashed potatoes and carrots, seasoned with caraway seeds.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour

Latvian Chicken and Dill Dumplings

Tender chicken and fresh dill are combined to create flavorful dumplings, often served in a light broth or as a side dish. This recipe offers a comforting taste of traditional Latvian home cooking.

Latvia·Easy·15 minutes

Latvian Cucumber and Dill Salad

A refreshing and simple Latvian salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, fresh dill, and a creamy dressing, often served as a side dish.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Latvian Buckwheat and Pork Dumplings

Hearty and flavorful dumplings filled with a savory mixture of buckwheat groats and ground pork, seasoned with onion and marjoram. These dumplings are a comforting and traditional Latvian dish, often served with a dollop of sour cream or a simple broth.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Latvian Meat and Barley Stew

A hearty and comforting Latvian stew featuring tender chunks of meat, chewy barley, and root vegetables, simmered to perfection.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes (plus dough resting time)

Latvian Apple and Cottage Cheese Sheet Cake

A delightful sheet cake featuring a yeast dough base, a creamy cottage cheese layer, and a topping of thinly sliced apples, finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar. A beloved classic for special occasions.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Latvian Buckwheat and Pork Dumplings with Dill Sour Cream

Savory dumplings filled with a hearty mixture of buckwheat groats and ground pork, seasoned with onion and marjoram. Served with a refreshing dill and sour cream sauce, these dumplings are a comforting and flavorful taste of Latvian home cooking.

Latvia·Easy·1 hour

Latvian Fish and Potato Stew

A comforting and hearty stew featuring flaky white fish, tender potatoes, and a creamy dill-infused broth, reflecting Latvia's strong connection to its freshwater resources.

Latvia·Easy·15 minutes

Latvian Smoked Fish Pâté

A rich and flavorful pâté made with locally smoked fish, cream cheese, and fresh dill, perfect as an appetizer or spread.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Latvian Poppy Seed and Cheese Strudel

A delightful strudel featuring a rich filling of poppy seeds and creamy cottage cheese, encased in a tender, slightly sweet dough. This pastry is a popular treat in Latvia, often enjoyed with coffee or tea.

Latvia·Easy·50 minutes

Latvian Smoked Mackerel and Potato Hash

A rustic and flavorful hash that highlights the smoky richness of Latvian-style smoked mackerel combined with hearty potatoes, onions, and fresh dill. This dish is a satisfying and simple meal, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner.

Latvia·Easy·45 minutes

Latvian Buckwheat and Mushroom Patties with Dill Sour Cream

Savory patties made from cooked buckwheat groats and sautéed mushrooms, seasoned with onions and herbs. Served with a refreshing dill and sour cream sauce, these patties are a delicious vegetarian option that showcases classic Latvian flavors.

Latvia·Easy·45 minutes

Latvian Buckwheat Porridge with Mushrooms

A hearty and earthy dish featuring buckwheat groats cooked to a fluffy texture and combined with sautéed wild mushrooms and onions, a staple in Latvian households.

Latvia·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Latvian Chicken and Mushroom Pie

A comforting pie filled with tender chicken pieces and earthy mushrooms in a creamy sauce, all encased in a flaky puff pastry crust. This dish offers a savory and satisfying meal, perfect for family gatherings.

Latvia·Easy·35 minutes

Latvian Poppy Seed Cookies

These Magoņu Sīkfaili are delicate, buttery cookies packed with the distinct flavor of poppy seeds. Popular throughout the Baltic region, they offer a slightly nutty and floral taste that perfectly complements their sweet, crumbly texture.

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