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 […]
I love ruske kape. In fact, I make them often because everyone in my family does. They are the perfect end to a great meal or just something to pull from the fridge for a sweet treat. Recently, I’ve been going through my stash of recipes and came across one […]
If you grew up in a Balkan household or were close to someone who was from the Balkans, then you may have heard about what happens to children who drink coffee. You see, from a very early age, Balkan children are surrounded by coffee. Turkish coffee to be exact. Coffee […]
I’ve mentioned this before, but my husband’s favorite candy/truffle is definitely Rafaello. In fact, he ordered them in bulk online and so we always have them around the house. So it’s no surprise then that I’ve made a few recipes inspired by this creamy, dreamy, coconutty truffle. I’ve made both […]
The only thing I need to tell you about these delicious mini biscuits or Pogačice is that when I make them I end up making at least 2 more batches that same week. These are THAT good, and they are one of my most asked for recipes by guests, friends, […]
Lava cake is definitely not new, but I’ve seen this dessert become especially popular across the Balkans in recent years. I even saw a pre-packaged version being sold in the Balkan aisle of my grocery store. There’s no need for a pre-packaged version of this cake, it’s so easy to […]
Here’s another old-fashioned recipe that my family and I have enjoyed for many years. A good Štrudla sa Orasima or walnut strudel is the perfect casual sweet treat when you don’t feel like making a more elaborate dessert. It’s handy to take with you on the go and doesn’t require […]
Šapice, an old fashioned recipe loved by all but especially our parents and grandparents. They remind me of a simpler time, simple ingredients, and shiny tin cookie molds that would rattle as they were turned over, still burning hot, to release delicious vanilla shortbread cookies as us kids eagerly waited […]
One thing I really miss in the US from the Balkans is a good bakery. I always comment when I’m back home that bakeries and pharmacies are on every corner; it’s the most common establishment in cities and towns. The smell of delicious bread, pastries, and burek waft through the […]
