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 […]
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 […]
