Join us for a celebration of Macedonian food, culture, and community at Sts. Peter and Paul Macedonian Orthodox Church in Crown Point, Indiana!
Following the Divine Liturgy, gather with family, friends, and parish members for a delicious day filled with traditional Macedonian dishes, homemade specialties, and warm hospitality.
Want to be part of the fun?
Gather a cooking team! Individuals, families, and groups are all invited to prepare a special dish to share with our parish family and guests.
Bring your favorite Macedonian recipe, share your culinary talents, and help us celebrate the flavors and traditions of Macedonia.
Tavče Gravče (Тавче гравче) is one of Macedonia’s most famous and beloved traditional dishes, often considered the country’s national dish. Its name literally means “beans in a baking dish.”
It is made with white beans, traditionally cooked and baked in a traditional earthenware clay pot, known as a tavče, together with onions, red peppers, paprika, garlic, oil and traditional spices. The beans are slowly baked until they develop a rich flavor and a delicious golden crust.
Traditionally served warm, often with fresh bread, Macedonian peppers and sausage, Tavče Gravče is a symbol of Macedonian home cooking, hospitality and culinary heritage. It is a dish meant to be shared with family, friends and the community.
Good food, great company, and Macedonian spirit — everyone is welcome!
