Lenja Pita Torta is a beautiful Balkan apple cake made with tender cake layers, cinnamon apples and creamy cream cheese filling, finished with caramel and fresh apple slices.
Author: Divna
Traditional Balkan Plum Jam — Summer in a Jar
Make traditional Balkan plum jam with just ripe plums and sugar. No commercial pectin or lemon—slow-cooked naturally for a rich, thick homemade preserve.
Balkan Plum Crumble Pie (Šljivopita)
Šljivopita is a simple Balkan plum pie made with juicy fresh plums and a buttery, crumbly crust. A rustic fall dessert served with coffee or ice cream.
Summer Sarma with Collard Greens in Tomato Sauce
A delicious Balkan twist on traditional sarma! Summer Sarma is made with collard green leaves, seasoned beef and rice, then slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce with smoked meat and a touch of honey.
Balkan Style Focaccia: Tear, Dip, Share
Easy whole wheat focaccia made without kneading or stretch-and-folds. A rustic, airy homemade bread served the Balkan way with ajvar, cheese and cured meats.
Traditional Breskvice & Homemade Citrus-Peach Jam
Make traditional Balkan Breskvice cookies with homemade citrus-peach jam, walnuts and rum. Tender, fruity, beautiful and perfect for holidays and celebrations.
Deconstructed Balkan Plum Gnocchi (Njoki) – A Modern “Plum Split” with Plazma & Hazelnuts
A modern Balkan-inspired dessert made with soft potato gnocchi, warm plum compote, crunchy Plazma and toasted hazelnuts, and vanilla ice cream.
The Most Iconic Balkan Fruit Cake
Learn how to make authentic Moskva Šnit, the famous Balkan fruit cake with walnut sponge, mousseline cream, sour cherries, pineapple, whipped cream, and toasted almonds.
CHEESY PULL-APART BREAD ROLLS
These soft and fluffy cheese-stuffed bread rolls are filled with melty Gouda cheese and brushed with butter for the ultimate homemade comfort food. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack, these pull-apart rolls are easy to make and incredibly delicious.
Plazma Tiramisu Easy No-Bake Balkan Dessert
A creamy Balkan-inspired tiramisu made with Plazma biscuits, strong homemade Balkan coffee, mascarpone, whipped cream and cocoa powder. An easy no-bake dessert that’s rich, nostalgic and perfect for every celebration.