Pepper-tomato bakes, greens, and yogurt-cheese comfort

Fërgesë—a Tirana icon—blends peppers, tomatoes, onions, and gjizë (Albanian ricotta) into a rich bake, sometimes enriched with liver. The dish showcases the country’s love of dairy and seasonal vegetables and works both as a main with bread or as a meze-style shareable. Stuffed vegetables (speca me gjizë, tomatoes, zucchini) and simple pan-cooked greens round out the everyday table. This bucket fits vegetarian mains and sides that lean on yogurt, fresh cheeses, and olive oil—perfect for a mix of lighter and hearty entries.