Bulgarian Recipes

If you’ve read our bio or watched our stories, you already know—we're a loud and proud Bulgarian immigrant and we love giving Bulgarian Recipes the hype they deserve. Yes, we live in Canada now —which, honestly, is the place to be loud and proud about your culture because it’s so multicultural —but we were born in Bulgaria to two Bulgarian Bulgarians and spent most of our childhood there running wild and eating Banitsa.

Why Say It Simple When You Can Say It the Bulgarian Way?

But, seriously, we love our people. You know how every culture has its own little proverbs and metaphors? Well, ours are absolute Slavic-style sassy poetry.

We don’t say “Slow down” …Instead, we say: “Petko isn’t born yet, but they’re already sewing him a hat” (Още Петко нероден, а шапката му шият).

We don’t say “Don’t mock others” …We say: “The skinny guy laughed at the one without teeth” (Присмял се хърбел на щърбел).

And instead of “It’s too late” …We go with: “You put your hood on after the rain” (След дъжд – качулка).

Iconic, right? We could go on forever, but you get the idea—we’re witty, we’re charming, and our food slaps.

Bulgarian Recipes That Bring You Home

If you moved abroad in your early teens, you get it. We’ve spent most of our lives away from the motherland. However, we’ve spent just enough time back home to always keep a piece of it with us.

For us, the ultimate way to stay connected is through food. We grew up watching our mom and both our grandmas cook like actual queens in the kitchen. They’re the reason we get to share authentic Bulgarian recipes with you today—just like the ones below!

Our Top Bulgarian Recipes

From soups to stuffed peppers to custardy desserts —this list is packed with our all-timefave straightforward Bulgarian recipes that have been lovingly passed down through generations (aka, straight from our Bapche). These dishes help us stay forever connected to our roots —and trust us, once you try them, you’ll be hooked too!

Now, remember… we're the MODERN the cook. This means we've modernized some of these to keep things a bit healthier and less time-consuming. But don’t worry—each recipe still brings that authentic “back-home” taste like you’re sitting at Bapche’s kitchen table discussing her life-long feud with Ivanka, the next-door neighbour.

Sweet Easter Bread

Sweet Easter Bread is so nostalgic for us: it symbolizes tradition, family, love, and our childhood. This recipe is straightforward, comes together with minimal hands-on work, and yields TWO fluffy, tender, sweet bread loaves. View Recipe

Creamy Vegetable Soup

This might be the healthiest cream of hidden veggie soup you’ve ever had! When mom and dad taught us how to make the healthiest creamy soups without the heavy cream, we just never looked back. View Recipe

Straightforward Meatball Recipe

There's nothing more comforting than our mom's homemade Bulgarian Potato Meatballs. The meat is so tender, and by using grated potatoes instead of breadcrumbs, these are light but juicy and naturally gluten-free! We love scaling up this recipe to make a huge batch. View Recipe

Bulgarian Salad

If you're a fan of yogurt or you're the type who could eat a tub of Tzatziki with a spoon (no judgment), then you’re going to fall in love with this fresh and straightforward Bulgarian Salad. View Recipe

The Best Chicken Soup Ever

This soup is made with a few fresh ingredients: chicken, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and parsley. It’s healthy and comforting and the meal if you’re feeling a bit under the weather. View Recipe

Spinach Soup Recipe

This heartwarming bowl of goodness brings together the earthy vibes of fresh spinach and a rich, creamy broth that’s basically a warm hug in soup form. It’s comfortingnutritious and has been loved for generations! View Recipe

Deconstructed Cabbage Rolls

This is a straightforward cabbage bake that won’t sacrifice the taste. divine and comfort food at its finest. For this recipe you will need: View Recipe

Baked Beans and Pork Chops

When the weather starts to cool down and you're craving a hearty, meal, this Baked Beans and Pork Chops dish is. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the beans are creamy and delicate. We appreciate the simple seasoning, which packs a big flavor punch. View Recipe

Bulgarian Spanakopita Toast

This Bulgarian Spanakopita Toast is a classic in our family, and we think it will be in yours too. It makes a plain toast breakfast or lunch shine – full of flavor creaminess and cheesy goodness. The spinach is bright and nutritious and the eggs make this substantial. View Recipe

Banitsa

Flaky, crispy, buttery

And stuffed with salty cheese, you will love this Bulgarian Banitsa (phyllo feta pie)! View Recipe

Bulgarian Stuffed Peppers

If you're hunting for the best stuffed recipe out there, congrats—you’ve officially found it. This legendary Bulgarian Stuffed Pepper recipe has been in our family for generations. View Recipe

Feta Egg Toast

Feta Egg Toast— aka the Bulgarian Prinzesi We grew up on— takes just 15 minutes for bubbly, cheesy goodness that tastes like a European cafe at home. View Recipe

Yellow Bean Stew

Yellow beans stewed in a pot of tomato sauce, garlic, dill, and oregano make a meal that is nutritious, comforting, and straightforward to put together. View Recipe

Stuffed Peppers with Feta

These peppers are one of our favourite Bulgarian recipes and the side dish. View Recipe

No Knead Bread

If you’ve never baked bread before, this is the place to start — it's simple, beginner-friendly, and rooted in family tradition. View Recipe

Watermelon Feta Salad

This Watermelon Feta Salad is so refreshing and light. Each bite contains creaminess from the feta, a little kick from the hot honey, sweetness from the watermelon, and zestiness from the lime juice. View Recipe

Baked Meat & Cheese Sandwiches

These Bulgarian Meat and Cheese Sandwiches – aka the iconic “Prinzesi” – are the definition of comfort food. They're crispy, cheesy, a little meaty and packed with pure nostalgia. View Recipe

Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

When we were a kid, you could see us enjoying one of these Bulgarian Ham and Cheese every single day alongside a sweet tomato from the garden. View Recipe

Bean Stew

This Bean Stew is the vegetarian-friendly dish that tastes like you’ve been simmering it all day—but nope, you did that in half an episode of your favorite show. View Recipe

Moussaka with Potato

This Bulgarian Moussaka with Potatoes is amazingly quick, suited to a weeknight when you need dinner fast. It's cozy and comforting, full of warming flavors and hearty ingredients. View Recipe

Meatball Soup Recipe

This is our childhood in a bowl —straight-up Bulgarian comfort food magic! We call it “supa topcheta” (aka meatball soup royalty ), and it's hands-down one of our favorite soups in the world. View Recipe

Semolina Cake (Halva)

You'll love this Semolina Cake (Halva) for its irresistible nutty flavor and unique texture. Toasting the semolina creates an cake that you'll want to make over and over. View Recipe

Honey Cookies

These Bulgarian Honey Cookies, also known as Medenki remind us of our entire childhood in Bulgaria. Imagine if a honey cookie and gingerbread cookie had a baby, and then we dipped that sweet, soft, chewy cookie baby into melted milk chocolate! View Recipe

The Best Lentil Soup

Nothing hits like coming home to a warm bowl of lentil soup —healthycomforting and packed with feel-good vibes. This one’s been in our family for generations and it never disappoints! View Recipe

Shopska Salad

Shopska Salad

is a total Balkan classic —fresh, vibrant, and basically summer in a bowl. It’s a flavor-packed shoutout to Bulgaria and trust us… one bite and you’ll be ready to move there (or at least visit for the salad). View Recipe

Cold Cucumber Soup

Tarator

is a total Bulgarian staple . You’ll find it on every restaurant menu in Bulgaria once the temps rise. It’s the sidekick to grilled meatfishveggiescevapi (Balkan kebab vibes)—or enjoy it solo on a hot day. View Recipe

Mekitsi

These Mekitsi are a traditional Bulgarian breakfast treat—but let’s be real, they totally double as dessert too. Nothing beats a homemade donut and these babies are fluffy on the inside crispy on the outside, and 100% irresistible. View Recipe

Custard Cake Recipe

This Custard Cake—aka “Biskvitena Torta” is proof that dessert doesn’t have to be complicated to be. Just 15 minutes of prep a few pantry staples, and you've got a creamy, dreamy, no-fuss treat that tastes like Bapche whipped it up. View Recipe