Zagorski Strukli is a popular traditional Croatian dish served in households across Hrvatsko Zagorje and Zagreb regions in the north of the country, composed of dough and various types of filling which can be either cooked or baked. Zagorski Strukli is a mixture of cottage cheese with eggs, sour cream and salt are spread thinly over the pastry. Then the pastry is rolled lengthwise from both sides into two joined rolls and finally cut into 10–20 cm long pieces.

Mlinci is a dish in Croatian, Serbian and Slovenian cuisine. Mlinci is a thin dried flatbread that is easy to prepare by simply pouring boiled salted water or soup over the mlinci. To prepare homemade mlinci, a dough is made of flour, salt, and water, sometimes also with eggs and fat.

Brudet is a fish stew made in Croatian regions of Dalmatia, Kvarner and Istria, as well as along the coast of Montenegro. It consists of several types of fish, and the most important aspect of brudet is its simplicity of preparation and the fact that it is always prepared in a single pot. It is served with polenta which soaks up the fish broth. A similar dish from Corfu is known as Bourdeto.

Kulen is a type of flavoured sausage made of minced pork that is traditionally produced in Croatia and Serbia. The meat is low-fat, rather brittle and dense, and the flavour is spicy with the hot red paprika bringing it aroma and colour, and garlic for additional spice.

Istrian Stew is a stew, made of beans, sauerkraut or sour turnip, potatoes, bacon, spare ribs, known in the northern Adriatic region. Istrian stew is a national dish of Croatia.