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 […]
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, […]
