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 […]
Korpice are one of those cookies that you see often but never think twice about because they’re so common. When I was little, this was one of my favorite cookies. I remember having these on holidays and special occasions and now that I think about it, I faintly remember sometimes […]
Nothing smells better than some freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Especially early in the morning with some freshly ground coffee beans, brewed to perfection. This past weekend I decided to make some cinnamon rolls for Saturday morning brunch but wanted to sleep in a bit. So I made them the night […]
When most people think of kiflice, they usually associate them with a generous filling of feta cheese or jam, baked in a well-loved baking pan and served warm covered by an old-fashioned kitchen towel or krpa. During Christmas and Easter Lent, Balkan cooks worldwide who observe look for ways to […]
Here’s an old-school recipe for a cake I don’t see around much these days. Beli Andjeo, a simple cake that looks complicated but really isn’t. In fact, it uses store-bought cake layers so all you have to do is make the filling! A simple, creamy, and tall cake, this creamy […]
The queen of Balkan cakes, the Reform Torta is probably my most requested recipe. It’s the epitome of Balkan desserts with a generous amount of nuts, walnuts to be exact, as well as decadent creamy chocolate filling that is just sweet enough and oh so rich. I love this cake, […]
What cookie is always found on Balkan cookie trays? Bajadera of course! This simple cookie is the quintessential addition to any sitni kolači tray and is a family favorite around here. In fact, rarely do we have a slava or other special occasion where this recipe isn’t used to prepare […]
The simple yet visually beautiful Štrudla sa Makom or poppyseed strudel is a staple in Balkan bakeries. This baked good is honestly not something I make often. We don’t really care for this dish because it was not something my mom made often. She’d make it here and there but […]
There are a handful of recipes that I refer to as old school or starinske. Kokosove kiflice are one of them. They don’t require a complicated process and every batch is truly unique. Some call these coconut horseshoes or potkovice, which makes sense since they are more horseshoes than crescents […]
