Category: Cooking
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How to Make Stuffed Peppers (Punjena Paprika)
Stuffed peppers are one of those cozy, nostalgic recipes that instantly make me think of family dinners. In the Balkans, Punjena Paprika is a beloved comfort food, and every household makes it just a little differently. Some prefer a mix of meats, some use different spices, and the sauces can vary too. This is my…
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How to Make Cheese Stuffed Pastry (Štrukle, Sirnica, Pita sa Sirom)
There’s something so comforting about the smell of freshly baked pastry wafting through the kitchen. For me, Cheese Stuffed Pastry — known in Croatia as Štrukle, Sirnica, or Pita sa Sirom — is more than just a recipe. It’s a taste of home, of family gatherings, and of traditions passed down through generations. This dish…
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Best BBQ Pizza Ever! + Easy Pizza Dough Recipe
Learn how to make homemade BBQ pizza from scratch with this easy pizza dough recipe! Perfectly chewy, airy crust cooked on the BBQ for that wood-fired flavor.
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Soft and Juicy Apricot Dumplings | Knedle od Marelica | European Summer Dessert
If you grew up in a Balkna home, chances are apricot dumplings — or knedle od marelica — bring back some sweet summer memories. This is one of those recipes that instantly transports you to your childhood kitchen, where the smell of cinnamon sugar, melting butter, and ripe fruit filled the air. These dumplings are…
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Cherry Cake (Kolač sa Višnjama)
If you grew up in a Balkan household, chances are your summers were filled with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cherry cake wafting through the kitchen. This Kolač sa Višnjama, or sour cherry cake, is a beloved recipe that brings back warm memories of baking with family using simple pantry staples and seasonal fruit.…
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🍒 Pita sa Višnjama (Cherry Strudel with Homemade Dough)
Traditional Balkan Dessert with a Soft, Stretchy Dough from Scratch If you grew up in a Balkan home, you know that nothing beats the smell of a freshly baked Pita sa Višnjama. This is a comforting, nostalgic dessert made with a soft, homemade dough and filled with a creamy, tangy-sweet cherry and semolina custard. It’s…
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Lepinje Recipe | Traditional Balkan Pita Bread | Easy Homemade Flatbread
This post shares a beloved recipe for Lepinje, a soft, fluffy Balkan flatbread ideal for sandwiches or accompanying grilled meats. It details the simple ingredients and easy instructions for making the bread using a stand mixer, emphasizing its delicious homemade flavor and versatility in meals.
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Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties Say goodbye to overly processed breakfast sausages and hello to these homemade turkey breakfast sausage patties made with clean, simple ingredients. These are slightly sweet, perfectly seasoned, and a great make-ahead breakfast option you can feel good about! Ingredients: Instructions: Cooking Instructions: From frozen: Why You’ll Love These: Storage Tips:…
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Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe (No Store-Bought Needed!)
f you’re anything like me, there’s nothing better than making something completely from scratch—especially when it’s as nostalgic and delicious as strawberry ice cream. This recipe is made with simple pantry staples, fresh berries, and a KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment that does all the hard work for you. Whether you’re cooling off on a…
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Traditional Krempita Recipe – Creamy Balkan Custard Dessert
If you grew up in a Balkan household, chances are you’ve had Krempita at every family gathering, holiday celebration, or Sunday lunch. This beloved custard dessert is a nostalgic favorite across Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, and beyond—and today, I’m sharing how to make it at home! Krempita is known for its silky smooth vanilla custard layered…
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