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 […]
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 […]
