Lithuanian recipes

What has a cold car wash in St Albans got to do with these delicious morsels? I met Azuolas when I went to get my car cleaned last winter. During the quiet moments, he would nip behind the old wood…

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

If you ask any Lithuanian person about their favourite traditional Lithuanian food, you are sure to hear the words ‘Bulviniai Blynai’ on their list! Yes, beautifully crispy pan-fried potato pancakes from a small European country, are definitely representative of the best of Lithuanian cuisine! Typically served with a generous dollop of sour cream, they are inexpensive to make and have all the features of true comfort food!

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...

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…

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…

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

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.

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