Desserts and Sweets
Growing up we ate Tulumbe all the time. That and Princes Krofne. It was just one of those things that we’d find on the table often and usually in large quantities. If you’re not from the Balkans, Tulumbe are fried choux pastries soaked in lemon-scented syrup. Think churros but instead […]
When I was thinking about what to make for Easter a couple of weeks ago I knew I wanted something light, fruity, and not too sweet. The weather was getting nicer (or so I thought – we got snow a few days later) so I was in the mood for […]
While fasting before Christmas or Easter can be a challenge for some in the Orthodox faith, I find that I actually enjoy the Lenten meals during that time of year. There’s nothing more comforting than my grandmother’s meljan pasulj or the various other Lenten/vegan dishes that take me right back […]
We love Nutella around here. Whether we’re digging in with a spoon or I’m using it in a dessert, we always have a couple of jars on hand. Recently, I was itching to make another “kocke” recipe or some kind of dessert square. As you probably know by now, I’m […]
Finally, a baklava recipe! And while isn’t the traditional shape (coming soon I promise) it’s a quick way to make a great impression. These are super easy to put together, have the familiar taste of good old Baklava, and best of all they really do look beautiful when served. With […]
One of my favorite dessert flavor combinations after chocolate and orange is chocolate and banana. Throw some peanut butter in there and it’s a party. Recently, as I was browsing through my dessert recipes, I came across one that I haven’t made in a very long time. It’s a simple […]
Here in the Midwest, we got a ton of snow the last couple of weeks. And this being our first winter as new homeowners, shoveling the driveway multiple times a day was not fun. At all. And although it’s a great full-body exercise, let’s just say we’ve already picked out […]
Kuglice are my go-to sweet treat when I need something quick but fast. Over the holidays I reverted back to some traditional dishes and had some leftover Žito or whole wheat berries/grains that I had prepared for Orthodox Christmas. While we love eating it just on its own with walnuts […]
This year for Orthodox Christmas I wanted to make something sweet that I haven’t made in a while. So I pulled out my recipe binder and started flipping. And I came across a recipe I’ve had for years and probably haven’t had for just as: Čoko Moko Torta. I knew […]
Korpice are one of those cookies that you see often but never think twice about because they’re so common. When I was little, this was one of my favorite cookies. I remember having these on holidays and special occasions and now that I think about it, I faintly remember sometimes […]