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Desserts

Čoko Oblanda/Chocolate & Citrus Wafer Cookie

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 […]

Desserts

Orašćići/ Walnut Cookies

Orašćići 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 […]

Bakery

Brze Pogače Sa Puterom/Quick Butter Rolls

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 […]

Soups and Stews

Gulaš/Balkan-Style Goulash

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 […]

Desserts

Šaum Rolne/Cream Horns

Here’s a fantastic and easy dessert for when you’re craving something sweet but light; Šaum 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 🙂 Growing up we had these quite often. […]

Desserts

Brownies/Brauni Kolac

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 […]

Bakery, Desserts

Strawberry Lime Loaf/Vekna od Jagoda i Limete

I’m still in a strawberry mood and looking for ways to incorporate one of my favorite fruits into as many recipes as possible while they are still in peak season and tasting delicious. I have a fantastic, tried and true banana bread recipe already but thought I’d share this strawberry […]

Desserts

Strawberry Tiramisu/Tiramisu sa Jagodama

Strawberry season is in full swing in my neck of the woods and last weekend I went on my annual strawberry picking trip. This year, I tried a new strawberry farm as my farm ended their season early due to the excessive heat we had in the Chicago area these […]