Baby beef noodle soup: savory, hot, light and soul enriching. All the qualities of chicken noodle, intensified. (BOSANSKI) According to Balkan mythology two things keep one in tip-top shape: staying away from the all powerful wind draft, and eating something with a spoon every day. I question the draft. I knew a Norwegian who arrived…
Soups & Stews
Potato Soup (Krompir Supa)
Thick, hearty and easy to make potato soup. Don’t let the boring name fool you; along with a thick slice of bread, this one has the potential to be your lunch and dinner! (BOSANSKI) What I remember most about the summer ’93 is the hunger. Deep, disturbing hunger. Thoughts of food, like thoughts of wood…
Lamb, Veal and Veggie Stew (Dagara)
Dagara is a straightforward lamb and veal stew. First seared on stovetop then baked in a clay pot infused with juices from several vegetables. Each layer of ingredients adds a new dimension to this traditional Balkan delicacy. (BOSANSKI) Dagara is not a dish for the weak-hearted. It’s a meat and veggie stew I didn’t want to try at…
Dive Bar Veal Stew
Today’s veal stew recipe is all about comfort. This meat stew begins with a quick sautéing of meat over veggies. (All to form a slight crust on the outside and keep mouthwatering juices inside.) Spices, broth, and potatoes are further added, and the stew cooks to its own rhythm until the perfect ingredient softness and stew…
Cream of Spaghetti Squash and Potato Soup
Cream of spaghetti squash and potato soup. Only a few simple steps until you have a great new take on a beloved fall classic. (BOSANSKI) Most people make the pumpkin soup this time of the year. So we’ll make something similar, but not quite the same: cream of spaghetti squash. If you’re in a habit…
Bey’s Soup: Traditional Version (Begova Čorba)
As if straight out of a Bosnian royalty cookbook, Bey’s soup is a dish you’ll have a hard time forgetting. Luckily this okra delicacy – simmered in a chicken based broth, finished off with a simple roux, then sprinkled with lemon juice as the last touch – is here for your consumption. (BOSANSKI) We’ve done a contemporary…
