Pogacha (pogača) is a traditional bread without yeast. It was once baked daily in every Balkan and Central European home. There are as many ways to prepare pogacha as there are stars in the sky. Here’s an easy, mouth-watering version. (Recept na bosanskom: Pogača) Background: Pogacha (pogača) is almost synonymous with bread in the Balkans. …
Old Fashioned Goulash with Beef and Mushrooms
Old fashioned goulash with beef and mushrooms the way it’s done in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. This is an easy recipe for a classic stew with diced beef and lots of paprika. Oh and you know what else? It’s d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! (Recept na bosanskom: Gulaš sa gljivama) What’s in a name? This dish was brought…
Fried Chicken Liver with Onions
Fried chicken liver with onions is a fantastic way to dip your toes in the land of organ (aka offal or variety) meats. In addition to being delicious and affordable, this pan-fried chopped chicken liver is keto, low carb and paleo all in one. You will love it and that’s a promise! (Recept na bosanskom:…
EASY Meat Sauce Recipe: Bosnian Mini Ćevap
Easy meat sauce recipe coming to us from Bosnia. Also known as mini ćevap (not to be confused with traditional ćevap sausages) this diced beef sauce is perfect for pasta, polenta and more. Major bonus? It’s quick! (Recept na bosanskom: Sitni ćevap) Background: If you’re familiar with Bosnian cuisine you may have thought this would…
Authentic Chicken and Potato Paprikash with Dumplings
Here’s a recipe for an authentic chicken and potato paprikash with dumplings as it’s usually done in Serbia, Bosnia and Croatia. Originally Hungarian, this amazing stew came to the Balkans a while ago where it’s now a dinner favorite. In three short words, it’s easy, delicious & healthy! (Recept na bosanskom: Pileći krompir paprikaš sa…
Veal Medallions in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
If you love the coupling of a tender cut of meat and a rich sauce, this is the dish for you! The flavor is a combination of juicy, pan seared veal, and soft mushrooms sealed together with cream of mushroom inspired gravy. Let’s do this! (Recept na bosanskom: Teleći medaljoni u kremastom sosu od gljiva.)…
Poppy Seed Roll
Are you looking for a simple and easy Croatian or Slovenian poppy seed roll recipe? You’ve come to the right place! Not only is this poppy seed roulade made the same way across the region – yes, homemade poppy seed strudel recipe is prepared the same way in Bosnia and Serbia too – but some…
Croatian Food Scene and Top Croatian Chefs
Back in June I contributed an article to Chef’s Pencil. Topic centered around recipes that don’t make it on the usual ‘Top 10 Bosnian Dishes’ lists (but should!). Chef’s Pencil is an unusual food website. It’s not a recipe aggregate, nor a website authored by one person. Instead, the site shares experiences from chefs from all…
Russian Salad (Salad Olivier)
Russian Salad (known to the rest of the world as Salad Olivier) is a holiday staple in every Balkan home. This shapeshifter easily transforms from an appetizer into a fancy side, or, with a slice of bread, into the main course. Take away the meat and you get French salad. Substitute with fish (and fast-approved…
Chocolate Orange Cake with Meringue (Vasina Torta)
Dark chocolate orange cake with meringue, also known as Vaso’s cake or Vaso’s torte (Vasina torta) is the best Serbian traditional cake, beloved in the Balkans. Invented by a grateful mother in law, the cake boasts three layers (a nut based crust, a chocolate and orange topping, and a topping made entirely out of meringue)…
Poached Quince Dessert (Slatko od Dunja)
Tasty quince dessert (slatko od dunja) made by poaching quinces until perfect reduction and softness of fruit are achieved. The resulting dessert (a condiment too!) is best described as quinces in simple syrup. Similar to Turkish ayva tatlisi, and Italian frutta sciroppata, this dessert sauce is great by itself or as a topping. (BOSANSKI) POACHED…
Veal Shank Roast (Teleća Koljenica)
We make a lot of veal in the winter, and this veal shank roast (koljenica) is often on our dinner table. Soft, succulent fore shank meat has a deep, satisfying, hearty flavor you’ll want to eat for days in a row. (BOSANSKI) VEAL SHANK ROAST Every large meal gathering in our extended family is accompanied…
Hazelnut Chocolate Balls (Truffles)
Hazelnut chocolate balls are dark chocolate truffles enriched with crunchy ground hazelnut. This easy, no-bake, 30-min dessert is also known as “little bombs.” (BOSANSKI) HAZELNUT AND CHOCOLATE DESSERT RECIPES Like most households, ours become factories of business around holidays, amplified by mom’s dedication to desserts. I don’t know if it comes with age, if it’s…
