3 Countries in 3 Days: A whirlwind Balkan Adventure

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

TVP is a cost-effective, plant-based alternative.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can save money and offer a healthier option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

Visit a Turkish bazaar in Skopje, North Macedonia.

Prepare Smith's pastry with fritter inside.

Observe the preparation of meatballs on dried beans, known as Tava graa.

Taste the meatballs and describe their flavor and cooking method.

Enjoy a salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, grapefruit, and grated cheese.

Sample bread with meatballs.

Visit a bakery for breakfast in Belgrade.

Order egg and cheese on fukao bread and a dessert called besta.

Visit a traditional restaurant called dasas Galena.

Order goulash with venison served with cream and baked potatoes.

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