Eastern Europe

Eastern European dishes are strongly influenced by the climate, offering up hearty comfort foods heavy on smoked meats and root vegetables that nourish and provide warmth, like German bratwursts and Croatian peka. Eastern European cuisine incorporates cold-climate fruits like cherries, pears, plums, and raspberries in its meals. You’ll find a variety of grains, gravies, and stews, from borscht to goulash.