Article: Balkan cuisine.

ALBANIA, BELORUSSIA, BULGARIA, ROMANIA, Bosnia and Herzegovinia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia ... These are countries very much in the news, nations swept up in historical maelstroms. Despite conflicts in this geographic region, these countries share many characteristics, including their approach to the culinary arts.

If we try to make generalizations, Balkan cuisine is a hearty cuisine, resulting from harsh winters and short growing seasons. Traditional meals are heavy, and several starches may be served in one course. For example, boiled potatoes and noodles may accompany an entree, with bread or rolls served on the side. A thick bean ...

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