Spinach pie with phyllo dough (and feta and ricotta cheeses): the awe-inspiring traditional Balkan (Yugoslavian) pie created by several layers of soft filo pastry intertwined with a flawless filling. Also known as pita zeljanica or pita od zelja, this is the pie that’ll make you forget you ever had spanakopita! (Recept na bosanskom: Slagana pita…
EASY Serbian Ground Beef Potato Moussaka Casserole
This easy Serbian ground beef potato moussaka is a nourishing casserole you’ll learn love from the first try. This dish is truly a uniting meal, and it’s made the same way in Bosnia, Croatia and Macedonia too. (Recept na bosanskom: Musaka sa faširanim mesom i krompirom) Why moussaka? I bet when you hear moussaka it…
Balkan No Bake Wafer Cake
No bake wafer cake (oblatne, oblande) is a MOUTH-WATERING dessert made with tort wafers filled with a combination of chocolate, walnuts and ground biscuit cookies. Easy to make? Quick? Can you prepare it ahead? Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! (Recept na bosanskom: Oblatne (Oblande) Sa Orasima, Mljevenim Keksom i Čokoladom) WAFFLE cake?? Shut…
Pogacha (Pogača): Traditional Balkan Bread Without Yeast
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…
