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 […]
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, […]
