Desserts and Sweets
Now this recipe takes me back. The delicious smell as these cook is truly an experience. And the best part is, you don’t have to wait long to eat these amazing, soft, and comforting heart-shaped waffles. They cook up quickly and before you know it, you have a mountain of […]
There’s nothing more refreshing in the summer months than a cold dessert right from the fridge. And if that dessert has all of my favorite Balkan ingredients, well then, it’s perfect. While I love traditional Balkan cakes, it’s nice every once in a while to make something that doesn’t require […]
If you grew up in a Balkan household, then you’re familiar with the humble Keks delicacy. Known as tea biscuits in English-speaking countries, this humble sweet cracker was a staple of my childhood. It was often served (and enjoyed!) by older members of my family because in their younger days […]
If you’ve ever spent time in the summer in either Serbia, Bosnia, or Croatia then you’ve probably tried Kapri ice cream. This delicious ice cream consists of vanilla ice cream with a strawberry flavored middle, all covered in delicious crunchy chocolate. So it’s no surprise that someone somewhere translated the […]
Today I’m sharing a cookie recipe that I’ve always been fascinated by. Zrno Kafe or coffee bean cookies have been around for many years and can be found on many cookie trays. Usually made much smaller than the version that I’m sharing today, these are oversized and intended as 1 […]
Spring has come and with it, the return of birds chirping, bees buzzing, and plenty of sunshine. Well, that all depends on where in the world you are I suppose. Nevertheless, in my neck of the woods, everything is waking up, plants and animals alike, including bees. So to celebrate […]
The sitni kolač with the funny name, Svekrvino Oko or “mother-in-law’s eye” is a vegan truffle that’s usually served alongside other delicious smaller cookies on dessert displays and on cookie trays. It’s one of my favorite cookies during Lenten days because it’s soft, has a creamy consistency, and incorporates one […]
Here’s another sweet treat that has been around in my family for decades. A well-known vegan delicacy on all our vegan cookie platters, this was a treat we only ate a few times a year. After all vegan cookies weren’t exactly the most popular option when we were craving a […]
My husband loves Raffaello pralines. He loves them so much he orders them in bulk online and polishes them off faster than he probably should. So it’s only natural that he asked me if there was such as thing as Rafaelo Torta. A quick search online showed that there is, […]
With warmer weather around the corner, I thought it would be a great idea to share one of my go-to recipes for Ledene Kocke. A signature dish found in most dessert shops across the Balkans, Ledene Kocke or “Ice Cubes” are a favorite across generations. This refreshing dessert served cold, […]