Lithuanian recipes

Browse through our collection of best Lithuanian desserts and try some of these classic sweet treats featuring Šakotis, Blynai, and more!

The main reason cepelinai is so fatty is that it was meant to feed hungry workers or to help survive cold winters.

Kibinas (or Lithuanian meat pie) is a particularly popular snack in Lithuania. I am sure, if you visit any town in Lithuania you’ll find at least one place where you can buy kibinas. Very oft…

Tinginys - Lithuanian Lazy Cookies as they are otherwise known. This is a classic Lithuanian treat and it will knock your socks off! This recipe is not only incredibly easy to make, but it's also downright delicious. No baking required either, which makes this recipe economical too. You can whip up a batch of these wonderful cookies in 10 minutes, with minimal effort.

Lithuanian cabbage rolls are called balandeliai there. Of course cabbage rolls are made in numerous countries throughout the world, especially throughout Eastern Europe, and Lithuania is no exception. Each country has their own name for

Cut bacon into small pieces and fry till almost crisp. Grate potatoes into a bowl, drain off all the liquid into a small bowl. NOW GRANDMAS TIP: Leave the above liquid to...

While potatoes are considered the national dish in Lithuania, there are many other delicious traditional foods to try in Lithuania. #foodinlithuania #foodie #foodinlithuania #traditionallithuanianfood

This is one of those cakes, that I can definitely call my specialty. I’ve baked this cake many many times and everyone who tastes it, they always ask to repeat, and, of course, to share the r…

Lithuanian Fried Bread Recipe · Bread Recipe, French Bread, Keto Bread, Garlic Bread, Fried Bread Recipe,Rye Bread Recipe,Garlic Bread Recipe

In our house certain things happen so often that they have been given their own name. One of our most frequent occurrences is “where-is-age”, a phenomenon whereby Arūnas can’t find something he nee…

Lithuanian cuisine is known for its simple and hearty dishes; our traditional fare tends to be naturally filling, made from local ingredients, and only lightly seasoned with salt and herbs.

Lithuanian meat pies "Kibinai" Ingredients 500 g flour 250 g butter 2 eggs 100 ml sour cream ½ tsp salt The filling It can be either meat, spinach...

How Lithuania got its name is a bit of a mystery. The best theory comes from the name of the River Lietava, a tributary of the Neris. The people call their country Lietuva. The first

Growing up I was never a big fan of beetroot. I think this was due to the highly acidic pickled stuff you get in jars, which was pretty much the only type of beetroot available back then. My grandm…

One of the most delicious Lithuanian sweets! I haven’t met a single person who doesn’t like the lazy cake!!! It doesn’t matter whether it is Lithuanian or a foreigner, a lazy cake…

Lithuanian apple cookies are moist and amazing treats. They are not too sweet and after eating a hearty Lithuanian meal, it made for the perfect ending. Lithuanians love to add sour cream to just about

This traditional recipe for Lithuanian potato pudding or kugelis produces a dense dish that is excellent as a side dish or main course with a salad.

Italians have many kinds of Italian pasta and Lithuanians have their own – “skryliai“. Of course, “skryliai“ came to Lithuania from the same Italy, only Lithuanians adapted them t…

Lithuanian cucumbers and honey are called agurkai su medum. This simple combination was actually invented by Jogailia, the Grand Duke of Lithuania. A recipe that is super simple and delicious. I had never thought of

If you translate Lithuanian word “balandėliai“ to English, you get simply pigeons. But it has another meaning too. It can be translated as two people in love, that share their love in a very …