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. š A no-bake Nutella Keks Torta was exactly what I needed […]
Äoko 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 […]
OraÅ”ÄiÄi are one of those cookies that look super complicated to make but really aren’t. In fact, these come together super easily. The most difficult part is actually stopping yourself from eating all of the filling with a spoon as you’re assembling them if I’m honest. Oh, and also handling […]
I don’t know about you, but I associate the fall season with apples, pumpkins, and of course all the beautiful colors of the leaves. Every year we go apple picking and to the pumpkin patch. It’s become a tradition for us and as you can imagine apples are plentiful around […]
Every so often I get a request to make my super easy buttery bread rolls. These requests usually take place as the weather starts to turn and more comfort foods find their way onto our table. Don’t get me wrong, these rolls are not only great with savory dishes. In […]
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 […]
Here’s a fantastic and easy dessert for when you’re craving something sweet but light; Å aum Rolne! The name of these literally translates to “merengue rolls” but in English they’re known as cream horns so I decided to go with that name instead š Growing up we had these quite often. […]
While Balkan cookies and cakes will always be my favorite, I do like a good old American brownie every once in a while. It’s probably my favorite treat, tied with Lemon Bars of course. The brownie or Brauni as it’s known in the Balkans has become pretty popular over the […]
A few weekends ago, my husband I went to one of our favorite Balkan restaurants in our area for brunch. Along with the usual Balkan specialties and daily specials, they have a delicious appetizer that I try to avoid but usually give in to and order. Roasted peppers stuffed with […]
