Fall season is here and so are chilly mornings, cozy blankets, and cravings for some comfort food. I don’t know about you, but freshly baked bread of any kind is total comfort food for me. In fact, warm bread and butter is all I need to be happy in the […]
Ahh Knedle sa Šljivama, a favorite year-round but especially in the fall. When I started this blog, my husband’s favorite, Ferrero Rocher Knedle, was one of my very first posts. So this fall, I contemplated whether or not to even post this recipe since my dumpling dough is essentially the […]
We continue our apple recipe series with a super traditional recipe for Apple Phyllo Rolls or Pita sa Jabukama. It’s always confusing translating “pita” to “pie” because there is such a big difference between a traditional American-style pie and the Balkan version which leads to confusion. So as you’ve probably […]
I’m surprised that I haven’t shared this recipe with you yet as it’s a staple sweet treat known and enjoyed by many throughout the Balkans. Lenja Pita sa Jabukama is the quintessential apple dessert in my area and this is my take on a family favorite that I’ve enjoyed for […]
Preparing for the winter months in a Balkan household involves lots of pepper-roasting, jam making, and ajvar cooking. I love the process most of all; it serves as a way to connect to my roots, family, and it’s the social aspect of it all that just satisfies my soul. This […]
Summer is slowly turning to fall and I’m craving all the comfort food. For me, that’s lots of beans (both stew and baked), warm homemade bread and pogača, and of course all the soups, stews, and indulgent dishes one could think of. It’s the season of pepper roasting, making jams, […]
Fall is just around the corner and plums are in season. Most recently, I was on a trip back home and my in-laws were in the midst of harvesting their plum crop. If you know anything about harvest season, then you know any kind of crop harvesting is an all-day […]
Not all strudels have to be sweet. In fact, some of the best I’ve had have been savory. With cheese, leafy greens like spinach, and other countless additions, a savory strudel is the perfect appetizer or afternoon snack. I like to make a pair on Friday night for us to […]
If you ever walk by a patisserie shop anywhere in the Balkans, you will see display cases full of traditional sweets. Among all the delicious treats, you are sure to find Krempita and Šampita. Tall, very large slices of Krempita are a must when you’re craving something sweet after a […]
Slatke Kiflice sa Dzemom or Jam Crescent Rolls are just one of those recipes that I associate with comfort food. They were always soft as a cloud, made with homemade plum jam, and dusted with copious amounts of powdered sugar. Sometimes, when grandma had some on hand, a packet of […]
