Tavce Gravce is among the best known Macedonian national dishes. It has been cooked for centuries, it is served as a main course i.e. as a single dish but it can also be eaten as a side dish. It is a really tasty dish. The absolute protagonists of Tavce Gravce are white beans of medium size, possibly fresh, and paprika, the most used spice in Macedonian cuisine. Of course, this dish can also be prepared with dried beans so it can be enjoyed in all seasons.