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 […]
One of my first recipes on this blog was my sweet knedle or potato dumplings. One of our favorite fillings is a whole Ferrero Rocher chocolate wrapped up in the vanilla flavored dumpling dough although plum is the OG. It results in a creamy, dreamy, chocolate and hazelnut flavor bomb. […]
One of my favorite dessert flavor combinations after chocolate and orange is chocolate and banana. Throw some peanut butter in there and it’s a party. Recently, as I was browsing through my dessert recipes, I came across one that I haven’t made in a very long time. It’s a simple […]
Here in the Midwest, we got a ton of snow the last couple of weeks. And this being our first winter as new homeowners, shoveling the driveway multiple times a day was not fun. At all. And although it’s a great full-body exercise, let’s just say we’ve already picked out […]
Kuglice are my go-to sweet treat when I need something quick but fast. Over the holidays I reverted back to some traditional dishes and had some leftover Žito or whole wheat berries/grains that I had prepared for Orthodox Christmas. While we love eating it just on its own with walnuts […]
This year for Orthodox Christmas I wanted to make something sweet that I haven’t made in a while. So I pulled out my recipe binder and started flipping. And I came across a recipe I’ve had for years and probably haven’t had for just as: Čoko Moko Torta. I knew […]
If you’ve had food from the Balkans then you’ve undoubtedly heard of or tried Sarma. Sarma, stuffed pickled cabbage leaves, is a staple on holiday tables and serves as both an every-day food as well as a special occasion main dish. Savory, tangy, and full of comforting flavors, it’s one […]
If you’re Orthodox Christian and grew up in a country where the majority of the Christian population celebrated Christmas in December, then you’ve probably had to explain why you celebrate Christmas in January AT LEAST a few times. Do you have a go-to explanation? I do. And while it’s second […]
