Dishes that can be made vegan/posno with substitutions or that are naturally vegan/posno.
If you know anything about Balkan cuisine, then you know it can definitely be meat-heavy. In fact, some older generations often joke that it’s not a meal unless there’s meat on the table. And even though I enjoy eating meat, I don’t necessarily need to have it for every meal. […]
A Balkan-style cookie tray wouldn’t be complete without some kind of wafer cookie. Whether that’s an Oblanda or something like this recipe that I’m sharing today, wafer cookies are a must when exploring the world of “sitni kolaci”. Bananica Rolat is a quick and easy addition that uses a traditional […]
Here’s a recipe I’ve been making for over 10 years now. PogaÄice sa Ajvarom or soft delicious biscuits with Ajvar/roasted red pepper spread are such a treat. I love incorporating them into bread baskets for events or even serving them as a side to a cheese and meat board. Pairs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve had food from the Balkans then you’ve undoubtedly heard of or tried Sarma. Sarma, stuffed pickled cabbage leaves, is a staple on holiday tables and serves as both an every-day food as well as a special occasion main dish. Savory, tangy, and full of comforting flavors, it’s one […]
When most people think of kiflice, they usually associate them with a generous filling of feta cheese or jam, baked in a well-loved baking pan and served warm covered by an old-fashioned kitchen towel or krpa. During Christmas and Easter Lent, Balkan cooks worldwide who observe look for ways to […]
Summer is slowly turning to fall and I’m craving all the comfort food. For me, that’s lots of beans (both stew and baked), warm homemade bread and pogaÄa, and of course all the soups, stews, and indulgent dishes one could think of. It’s the season of pepper roasting, making jams, […]
While we’re not big seafood fans, we do enjoy fish at least once per week for the health benefits. Growing up, fish was only eaten in our home during lenten holidays so it was a bit of a rediscovery process for me when I started cooking it (and not frying […]