There are some cookies that are just staples, and Lešnik Gnezda/Hazelnut Nests are just that. Found on most cookie platters, these are identifiable by their chocolate-filled center (ganache is traditional, Nutella is preferred). They’re so iconic across the region, that I’m surprised I haven’t shared them with you yet! Did […]
Nothing is more refreshing in the summer than not having to slave away next to the stove all day. The simpler the better, preferably with as little cooking as possible. Even better if one cooking session can result in multiple meals that can be stretched for 2-3 days. Today I’m […]
All cuisines have staple, tried and true recipes and the Balkans are no exception. Granted, a lot of our most traditional recipes were heavily influenced by the Ottoman occupation but I guess that’s what happens when a region is occupied for hundreds of years. Šampita, a very familiar sight in […]
When you are served coffee at a Balkan home, you’ll most likely be offered Turkish coffee. It’s the preferred coffee type and is widely consumed across the region. Children are started young, being served Bela Kafa before they’ve even started school and up until they start drinking the real stuff. […]
There’s nothing like waking up to a mountain of Piroske on a warm summer morning back home. Warm, soft, and bursting with feta cheese, these are one of our favorite breakfasts. I remember when my brother and I would go back home for summer break and would grab one of […]
There’s nothing quite like being gifted a Milka chocolate bar as a child. If you’re from the Balkans then you know all about the significance of the chocolate bar. Balkan countries are known for their hospitality after all, so it’s not surprising that some form of gift is usually being […]
A Balkan-style cookie tray wouldn’t be complete without some kind of wafer cookie. Whether that’s an Oblanda or something like this recipe that I’m sharing today, wafer cookies are a must when exploring the world of “sitni kolaci”. Bananica Rolat is a quick and easy addition that uses a traditional […]
A staple recipe for me is one that finds itself at both formal and casual tables, regardless of occasion. One of those is definitely cornbread and in recent years the muffin-shaped kind have been the most popular way to serve it. Of course there is the plain variety, and then […]
The holidays have come and gone and I don’t know about you, but I was just not all that in the spirit this time around. However, the traditional recipes, the yummy foods and treats, and this cake really helped. 🙂 A no-bake Nutella Keks Torta was exactly what I needed […]
Čoko Oblanda or chocolate wafer cookies is one of my tried and true recipes. Not only is it quick to put together, but this recipe can be easily adapted to be dairy free. It’s the perfect go-to cookie for a lazy weekend or when you need another variety for a […]
