The formation of the cuisine of Macedonia was a result of mixing traditional dishes of the peoples of the Balkan countries. It is characterized by ease of preparation combined with constant refinement of taste. No wonder it is considered that the Macedonian kitchen is designed only for real connoisseurs.

In Macedonia particularly popular fish dishes, fresh and stewed vegetables, dairy products, and sauces often used with roasted flour. Fresh bread, greens and cheese are an integral part of any feast. Meat dishes, usually prepared with mutton and pork.

A specific feature of the cuisine of Macedonia is "liquid" food, so many dishes are prepared in a variety of sauces and light gravies.

Another lesson learned in culinary delights of the Macedonian cuisine can rightly be considered cooking porridge.
Porridge in Macedonia, a favorite food. A very special, incomparable in taste to any of it is, is a rice porridge flavored with roasted leek. The main feature of this thick fragrant porridge leek and rice, is that it is brewed in the brine from sauerkraut.

As a sweet dishes you can try rice pudding and jams that are served with fragrant tea from herbs.