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Don't ask me where the name comes from? Possibly the men (or women) of Rab island were getting around with whiskers and hence, how about we name a cookie after them? Whatever the case these little elliptical-shaped cookies are delicious! Slightly hard to the touch but chewy in the centre and chef's kiss to that chocolate drizzle.

Traditionally covered in a white icing glaze, these medenjaci will melt in your mouth with the taste of ginger and honey lingering. Unlike a traditional ginger snap, it wouldn't be a medenjac without the icing!

Named after reindeers, this flourless chocolate cake is the perfect treat for Santa, and any other humans (even if it's not Christmas)

The perfect Christmas treat - traditional Croatian pepper cookies

If there's one thing I remember about Christmas, it's my mum and sister seated around our round wooden kitchen table making šape. Known as medvjeđe šape (bear paws) because of the traditional moulds they are baked in, this is a truly traditional Croatian recipe. And the quintessential Christmas recipe.

The prettiest cookies you will ever eat and a special occasion essential

A really simple recipe that's great as a side to any meat or chicken dish. Don't ask me why it's from Zagreb, but hey! It's delicious so who cares?

Served in the sauce they are roasted in, Zagreb schnitzels are well worth the effort

A Dubrovnik dessert fit for a rose-loving queen.

This Istrian roast potato bake is a meal in itself.

A Dalmatian favourite

Here's another recipe from the famed region of truffles, olive oil and yes, asparagus...Istria we love you!

You can't turn up to a Croatian house and stay the night without someone asking the next morning if you want Ajvar with your breakfast. Or when making a sandwich. Or with a mezze plate (it is a taste sensation with cold meats). Or as the essential condiment with cevapi (skinless sausages). Ajvar goes with everything.

Pasta with truffles is the taste of Istria. And a dream come true.

From the Adriatic island of Vis comes this delicious tomato-filled flat bread

I know, another octopus recipe! This was my childhood favourite and I hope it becomes one of your favourites now too

French salad, Russian salad or Olivier salad? This is the Croatian Kitchen's number one recipe! It's a winner no matter what you call it

Black gold to Croatians, enjoy a stiff drink (of coffee)

The humble, plain cabbage is one of Croatia's hero vegetables (I'm thinking of you silverbeet) Try this simple recipe to enjoy this hero

The octopus autopsy is worth it for this Prigorski-style delightful salad