There’s a drink in Serbia that seems to appear everywhere, yet its story is far more complicated than the clear little glass it arrives in. It can be homemade in a village still, aged for years in a wooden barrel, poured for a guest before they’ve even sat down, or brought out alongside a table … Read more
Some Balkan dishes are not complicated and can become family classics. A simple pot of veal, vegetables, and a few familiar pantry items can become the perfect soup for a long lunch or a chilly evening, as in the case of Teleća čorba. It’s comforting, not too heavy, and easy to use for everyday cooking … Read more
Breakfast in the Balkans is not just the first meal of the day; it’s a celebration of tradition, hospitality, and locally sourced ingredients. The countries of the Balkans have been influenced by culinary traditions for centuries, and they also have their own unique specialties, ranging from the Adriatic and Ionian coasts to the Black Sea. … Read more
Pasulj is a meal that fills a kitchen before filling a bowl. It’s a dish of patience, not complexity, and slow, steady, and comforting. It’s not a showy food, but it somehow seems complete. One pot can feed a family, warm a cold evening, and somehow taste even better the next day. This Pasulj recipe … Read more
Cesnica is not something you bake, but something you wait. It comes once a year, as a ritual, a family, and a moment that is larger than the meal itself. It has a silent expectation in the manner in which it is cooked and served, something that transcends taste. Simple, warm, and symbolic, the česnica … Read more
If you know a thing or two about Slavic cuisines, you’ll know that the basic staple in most of them is white bread. In this part of the world, people are crazy about bread, and you can find a lot of different types of white bread. Today, we’ll share our Pogacha recipe, a tasty white bread … Read more
If you’re a fan of Balkan cuisines, keep reading, you’ll surely enjoy this article. We’ve previously written about Croatian pastries, Bulgarian pastries, Balkan desserts, Serbian desserts, and in this article, we’ll focus on Serbian pastries. This article will show you the best Serbian pastries you might fall in love with, including their ingredients, preparation methods, … Read more
If you ever checked out our blog before, you know that we’re big on Balkan desserts and on local cuisine in general. We have previously written about Croatian desserts, Slovenian desserts, Bosnian desserts, Bulgarian desserts, and Albanian desserts and in this article, we’ll focus on some of our favorite Serbian desserts you shouldn’t miss out … Read more
If you follow our blog, you know that we have focused heavily on Balkan food and recipes in the past, especially on Serbian recipes and in this article, we’re doing a bit different approach and covering some Serbian drinks that you can use to wash down all that tasty Serbian food. From the bubbling pots … Read more
If you’re a fan of Mediterranean and/or Balkan cuisines and looking for simple vegetarian meal ideas, the good ol’ Sataras recipe is a great choice. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the traditional sataras recipe (one of the most popular Balkan dishes) and teach you everything there is to know about this delicious stew, … Read more