Bakery

Baked Goods

Slatke Kiflice sa Dzemom/Jam Crescent Rolls

Slatke Kiflice sa Dzemom or Jam Crescent Rolls are just one of those recipes that I associate with comfort food. They were always soft as a cloud, made with homemade plum jam, and dusted with copious amounts of powdered sugar. Sometimes, when grandma had some on hand, a packet of […]

Å trudla sa Orasima/Walnut Strudel

Here’s another old-fashioned recipe that my family and I have enjoyed for many years. A good Å trudla sa Orasima or walnut strudel is the perfect casual sweet treat when you don’t feel like making a more elaborate dessert. It’s handy to take with you on the go and doesn’t require […]

Pita sa Mesom/Meat Phyllo “Pie”

One thing I really miss in the US from the Balkans is a good bakery. I always comment when I’m back home that bakeries and pharmacies are on every corner; it’s the most common establishment in cities and towns. The smell of delicious bread, pastries, and burek waft through the […]

Zeljanik / Spinach & Feta Cornbread

It’s almost summer and last I spoke with my grandparents, they’re pretty happy with how their garden is coming along. All of the leafy greens are slowly but surely ripening and pretty soon the first produce will be ready for picking. That includes spinach, chard, and red leaf lettuce, some […]

Buhtle sa Kremom/Hazelnut Cream Stuffed Rolls

If I had to choose between jam and Eurocrem filled Buhtle, I would probably have to go with Eurocrem. Or Nutella. Or both. In the final post of our Buhtle Week series over on my Instagram page, I’m sharing with you my husband’s favorite: Buhtle sa Kremom. He loves anything […]

Starinske Buhtle sa Dzemom/Sweet Buns with Jam

Ah, humble Buhtle, sweet buns filled with jam, baked in the oven until light and fluffy, then dusted with a generous amount of powdered sugar. Starinske Buhtle sa Dzemom, or old school sweet buns with jam are a dish that been around for many years. Originally hailing from Northern Europe, […]