Dishes that can be made vegan/posno with substitutions or that are naturally vegan/posno.
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 […]
A signature dish of any posna slava in Å umadija is definetly Bobove Pihtije. I can’t speak for the entire region of course but in my area, this dish is non-negotiable. It’s served right alongside the mashed beans or Meljan Pasulj and enjoyed by many. I for one, am not the […]
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 kolaÄ 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 […]
A staple on any Lenten Slava table is definetly Meljan Pasulj. Delicious and bursting with traditional flavors, this mashed bean dish is served alongside Bobove Pihtije, Belolucena Paprika, and fried or baked fish. It’s a dish I’ve been eating since I can remember and it’s definitely one of my favorite […]
When Lenten days come around, I like to make a pita. It makes a great vegan/posno breakfast or snack, and travels well for on the go. There are many different types of “pitas” or phyllo dough pies that are vegan, but I have to say this and Kupusnik (which I […]
While the Balkans may be known for their never-ending meat specialties, if you happen to be dining close to a body of water, I highly doubt the “specijalitet kuÄe” is anything but fish. On a trip to Vodopadi Lisine 2 years ago, our tour group stopped for lunch at “Restoran […]
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 […]
Å umadija, 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 […]