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Desserts, Vegan/Posno

Zrno Kafe/Coffee Bean Cookies

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 […]

Sides & Salads

Salata sa Jajima/Egg Salad

The last couple of years I’ve started to dye an extra dozen or two of Easter eggs simply due to the fact that we love Deviled Eggs and of course, one of my family’s favorites….. Egg Salad or Salata sa Jajima. This recipe isn’t very traditional for us, in fact, […]

Bakery

Uskršnja Pogača / Easter Bread

Every year for Easter I like to make homemade bread to go with our meal. Sometimes that’s homemade bread rolls, sometimes it’s a loaf of bread I slice up into thick slices, and sometimes it’s this Uskršnja Pogača that I braid and bake, and then top with dyed Easter eggs […]

Entrees

Pohovane Tikvice/Balkan Zucchini Fritters

As the weather gets warmer, I’ve been craving fresh spring produce and lighter meals. And when I think of light and fresh I think of Pohovane Tikvice or Zucchini Fritters. It brings back so many wonderful memories of my childhood and that very first bite has them all rushing back. […]

Balkan Living

Easter Eggs – Tips & Tricks

One of my favorite seasons is here! Spring represents new beginnings, warmer weather, and beautiful flowers. And of course with Spring comes one of my favorite holidays as well: Easter! I may be an adult but I get excited about Easter egg dyeing as much as any kid. On Easter, […]