Desserts and Sweets
When you need a quick and delicious dessert fast, the perfect thing to make is Medeno Srce. Inspired by Medeno Srce, the gingerbread flavored “honeyed hearts”, these quick and easy squares are not only delicious but super beginner-friendly. Oh, and did I mention they’re vegan too?!? If you’re familiar with […]
Šumadija, the land of fruitful fields and pastures, mountains and valleys, and delicious and hearty food and drink. One of those specialties is Rakija, a fruit brandy, and national drink of Serbia. While it’s not only made in this region (it’s made all over the Balkans), the symbolism and deep-rooted […]
I’ll start off by saying this: I’m not a fan of posni kolači/vegan cookies. I like to use milk, eggs, and butter when I make sweets. And I especially love creamy desserts, preferably with fruit, that aren’t too sweet. But sometimes for certain holidays, we make posni kolači, and one […]
When I was little, the “it” cake to make for special occasions was the Panj Torta. I remember at one point in time everyone made this cake, year-round, and for all kinds of occasions. It was the most popular cake and amateur home chefs took time to make sure their […]
During the holiday season, one of my favorite treats is Terry’s Chocolate Orange. If you’ve never had one and enjoy the combination of chocolate and orange you’re seriously missing out. I usually buy a couple and enjoy them during the holiday season. Orange is definitely my favorite flavor combination with […]
Breskvice are everyone’s favorite Balkan cookie yet many are too intimidated to make them on their own. They look complicated, fragile, and like they probably take too long to make. But what if I told you that they’re not as complicated as they seem? Sitni kolači, or small, bite-sized desserts, […]
If I had to name a dessert that I remember fondly from my childhood, I would have to say Vanilice. Just thinking about those little cookies brings back a rush of memories, both new and old. I remember family members, now long gone, who served me their homemade, from scratch, […]
The holiday season is here! Holiday decorations, bright festive lights, ahh my favorite time of year. And of course with all the holiday cheer comes festive, indulgent food and drink. A staple is definitely hot chocolate, and sure the instant powder will do the trick. But to really indulge you […]
I love recipes that have a story, and Vasina Torta is one of them. Whether the story behind it is true or made up won’t matter when you taste this amazing yet simple dessert. The cake itself is simple, 3 layers, sweet, delicate, and bursting with orange flavor. I don’t […]
The one dessert I’m definitely known for is my čizkejk or cheesecake. It’s a creamy, aromatic experience on its own, but from time to time I like to mix it up and add some Balkan influence. It’s my favorite cake, so it’s often found on my special occasion menus and […]