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.
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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.
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.
A Taste of the Balkans: Grilled Ražnjići with Šopska Salad & Spelt Pita Bread
Juicy kebabs marinated with Mediterranean herbs and grilled until smoky and tender, served with refreshing Šopska salad, warm spelt pita bread and roasted ajvar. A healthy Balkan-inspired dinner packed with protein and fresh vegetables.
Spicy Balkan Cabbage Soup (Slatki Kupus) – A Healthy, Oil-Free Comfort Bowl
A healthy, oil-free Balkan cabbage soup with tender lamb, fresh chili, and ginger. Slow-simmered comfort, served with spelt bread.
The Ultimate Balkan Meatloaf: Bacon-Wrapped, Cheese-Stuffed Greatness
This juicy Balkan-style meatloaf is stuffed with spinach and melted cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and baked until golden perfection. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted pepper salad, this comforting family dinner is packed with flavor and perfect for Sunday dinner.
Trick to the Juiciest Stuffed Chicken-The Only Balkan Recipe You Need
This Sunday dinner stuffed chicken turned out incredibly juicy — especially the breast — and the rice stuffing is full of flavour from vegetables and infused with ?. Watch the full tutorial until 01:50 to find out the secret ingredients in rice.
Also, watch until 03:53 to find out the trick for the juiciest chicken.
This is one of those comforting meals you’ll want to make again the next day (I did!).
Perfect Balkan-style family meal with a fresh Boston lettuce salad on the side.