Growing up we ate Tulumbe all the time. That and Princes Krofne. It was just one of those things that we’d find on the table often and usually in large quantities. If you’re not from the Balkans, Tulumbe are fried choux pastries soaked in lemon-scented syrup. Think churros but instead […]
Pinwheels…round 2! Recently, I shared a recipe for pica pužići/pizza pinwheels and they were a hit. In fact, quite a few of my followers have reached out since then and told me how much they’ve enjoyed them. My husband loves them so much that I’ve made them 4 times since […]
Nothing tastes quite like a good old-fashioned Gibanica. Preferably in the morning with a big cup of yogurt. I grew up eating this feta cheese and phyllo dough delicacy but my favorite version of this dish has to be the village or country-style Gibanica, affectionately known as Seljačka Gibanica. And […]
When I was thinking about what to make for Easter a couple of weeks ago I knew I wanted something light, fruity, and not too sweet. The weather was getting nicer (or so I thought – we got snow a few days later) so I was in the mood for […]
Recently, I learned how to make pita. The hand-stretched kind that I watched my Bosnian friends’ moms make so effortlessly. And while this wasn’t my first time trying to make it, it was my first time ending up with something that actually looked like pita! In fact, I was pretty […]
A few months ago I was on a mission. To figure out how to make Mantije. If you’re from the Balkans you know. If you’re not, you’re about to find out 🙂 My husband loves these little balls of hand-stretched dough filled with a beef and onion mixture and then […]
While fasting before Christmas or Easter can be a challenge for some in the Orthodox faith, I find that I actually enjoy the Lenten meals during that time of year. There’s nothing more comforting than my grandmother’s meljan pasulj or the various other Lenten/vegan dishes that take me right back […]
Whatever the occasion, any time I plan to have someone over I like to make sure I have something homemade. In fact, my friends and family always know that they’ll be something to try, and most of the time it’s something they’re totally not expecting, like an old-fashioned recipe or […]
We love Nutella around here. Whether we’re digging in with a spoon or I’m using it in a dessert, we always have a couple of jars on hand. Recently, I was itching to make another “kocke” recipe or some kind of dessert square. As you probably know by now, I’m […]
Finally, a baklava recipe! And while isn’t the traditional shape (coming soon I promise) it’s a quick way to make a great impression. These are super easy to put together, have the familiar taste of good old Baklava, and best of all they really do look beautiful when served. With […]
