If you grew up in a Balkan household, then you’re familiar with the humble Keks delicacy. Known as tea biscuits in English-speaking countries, this humble sweet cracker was a staple of my childhood. It was often served (and enjoyed!) by older members of my family because in their younger days […]
If you’ve ever spent time in the summer in either Serbia, Bosnia, or Croatia then you’ve probably tried Kapri ice cream. This delicious ice cream consists of vanilla ice cream with a strawberry flavored middle, all covered in delicious crunchy chocolate. So it’s no surprise that someone somewhere translated the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every Slavski Kolač is beautiful but when bakers take time to create carefully crafted decorations it’s truly something special. I’ve “helped” both my mother and grandmother make decorations for our Kolač many times using leftover bread dough. However, they just never turned out as wonderful as photos I’ve seen online […]
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, […]
A signature dish of any posna slava in Šumadija 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
