Soups and Stews
If you’ve grown up in a Balkan home or even been around many Balkan people at meal time, you’ll know there always needs to be two things present: meat and some kind of soup or stew, lovingly referred to as “nesto na kasiku” or “something on the spoon” referring to […]
Fall is here and I say bring on all the comfort food. Pasulj, Krompir Paprikas, Teleca Corba, and all of the other yummy delicious stick-to-your-ribs meals that are so familiar this time of year. And as the days get cooler, nothing helps you fill up and warm up better than […]
Dining at a Balkan restaurant or “Kafana” has its own charm. White tablecloths (most of the time), a menu full of traditional dishes, including grilled meat of course, and sometimes live music, depending on where and when you go make up a good Balkan Kafana. Read more about Kafana culture […]
I’m not very picky when it comes to food. I eat pretty much all traditional Balkan/Serbian food, even Pihtije which my brother despises! But one dish I never really liked is graÅ”ak or pea stew. No matter who made it, I never enjoyed it. When I married my husband, we […]
If you’ve never had PileÄa Bela Äorba, or White Chicken Stew, you’ve been missing out. Considered one of the fancier stews of Balkan cuisine, Bela Äorba is served on holidays and special occasions but not exclusively. When I need a change of pace, I add it to my meal rotation. […]
A traditional, comforting dish for anytime of year!
If you’re a novice in the kitchen or just beginning to cook, this is the perfect recipe to get your feet wet. In Serbia there’s a saying “prosto ko pasulj” roughly translated to mean “as simple as beans”, a metaphor to describe just how easy something is to do/make. Like […]
There is something so comforting about chicken soup. Instant chicken soup (aka the salt bomb in a bag) I grew up eating, is something I try to avoid these days, even though it brings back sweet memories. Every hostess needs to have at least one good soup recipe in her […]