When a special occasion or holiday rolls around, Balkan families prepare a pogača, a savory yeasted bread made with milk, eggs, and lots of butter or margarine. A pogača also plays a key part in ceremonies such as weddings, christenings, and the birth of children. A pogača is presented as […]
Balkan-style potato salad (krompir salata) is a must during Lenten days before Christmas and Easter in the Balkans. The perfect side dish!
Breskvice are everyone’s favorite Balkan cookie yet many are too intimidated to make them on their own. They look complicated, fragile, and like they probably take too long to make. But what if I told you that they’re not as complicated as they seem? Sitni kolači, or small, bite-sized desserts, […]
If I had to name a dessert that I remember fondly from my childhood, I would have to say Vanilice. Just thinking about those little cookies brings back a rush of memories, both new and old. I remember family members, now long gone, who served me their homemade, from scratch, […]
The holiday season is here! Holiday decorations, bright festive lights, ahh my favorite time of year. And of course with all the holiday cheer comes festive, indulgent food and drink. A staple is definitely hot chocolate, and sure the instant powder will do the trick. But to really indulge you […]
I love recipes that have a story, and Vasina Torta is one of them. Whether the story behind it is true or made up won’t matter when you taste this amazing yet simple dessert. The cake itself is simple, 3 layers, sweet, delicate, and bursting with orange flavor. I don’t […]
Ever wish you could have palačinke/crepes for every meal? I do! They’re the perfect vessel for delicious fillings and toppings, not to mention the dough itself is neutral in flavor so you can enjoy them both sweet and savory. Today I’ll be sharing one of my husband’s favorite recipes, pečene […]
Now that “kupus season” is in full swing, there are countless recipes using sauerkraut/pickled cabbage. During the colder months, pickled cabbage is most often used in dishes like sarma or eaten simply as a salad. But there are also other delicious ways to use it up, like making Kupusnik! Kupusnik […]
The one dessert I’m definitely known for is my čizkejk or cheesecake. It’s a creamy, aromatic experience on its own, but from time to time I like to mix it up and add some Balkan influence. It’s my favorite cake, so it’s often found on my special occasion menus and […]
Whether you’re making it to enjoy during the week or for a weekend family meal, Gibanica is a staple in Balkan households, especially Serbian households. Layers of soft phyllo dough sheets are layered with an egg and cheese mixture and baked until golden brown, puffed up, and delicious. Gibanica is […]
