There are certain recipes in Balkan kitchens that are reserved for life’s special occasions. They’re the dishes that make an appearance at Slava, holiday celebrations, weddings, baptisms, and Sunday gatherings when the whole family is together. Often, these recipes are a little richer, a bit more time-consuming, or call for […]
What’s better than Ruske Kape? A giant Ruska Kapa cake that takes the beloved Balkan cookie/pastry to the next level! A staple cookie on most Balkan cookie trays, displays, and in patisserie display cases, the Ruska Kapa is synonymous with special occasions or simply a weekend spent at home, and […]
Balkan cakes with their many layers are a signature element of any gathering that requires a dessert. You know how the saying goes, “if the cake didn’t take hours to make what kind of domacica are you anyway” or something like that. 🙂 However, in this day and age, when […]
I want to start off this post by saying that I am currently enjoying a piece of this cake as I write this post in order to fully be able to describe it to you. I have decided to make that sacrifice in order to bring you the most authentic […]
Recently, I posted on Instagram during the holiday Mladenci and showed this bread in braided and roll forms. I got so many messages asking for the recipe so I decided I’d post it too. My mom made Mladenci this year and used her recipe that she’s had for years. I […]
My favorite cakes are those that incorporate some kind of fruit. Even better if there’s Plazma Keks involved. This recipe is not only no-bake (ok, you’ll have to make the raspberry sauce), but it’s delicious and light which makes it the ideal finish to any rich and filling Balkan meal. […]
Everyone is familiar with the many variations of stuffed peppers, Balkan or not. In fact, you can even find them at Costco these days as the dish is very well known. We from the Balkans enjoy our fair share of vegetables stuffed with meat and rice. Did someone say Sarma? […]
If you’ve grown up in a Balkan home or even been around many Balkan people at meal time, you’ll know there always needs to be two things present: meat and some kind of soup or stew, lovingly referred to as “nesto na kasiku” or “something on the spoon” referring to […]
Every lazy weekend morning can benefit from a warm piece of Presnac or Prijesnac, and a cup of kiselo mleko or yogurt. Feta cheese, kajmak, and fresh eggs make this souffle-like pastry a nostalgic experience. Did I mention this is child-friendly? No fuss, a few ingredients, and you’ve got yourself […]
While it may not look like early spring outside my window yet, I can almost smell the strawberry fields basking in the sun. Every year I pick strawberries and then for weeks after make various strawberry recipes. And even though it may still be early for strawberry picking, I couldn’t […]
