Balkan Food – Tatjana Sašica

Mom’s Soup + Semolina Dumplings

A warm, comforting homemade beef soup made in a pressure cooker — rich in flavor, deeply nourishing, and ready much […]

Šubarice, also known as Russian hat cakes, are a classic Balkan homemade dessert made with soft cocoa sponge, rich vanilla-lemon

These homemade Balkan slanci are soft, fluffy breadsticks that are even better than the ones from the bakery. They are

These cheese puff pastries, known as pogačice sa sirom, are a traditional Balkan baked snack that are soft, flaky, and

This traditional Balkan proja is a simple homemade cornbread made with cornmeal, flour, eggs, and fresh cheese. It’s the kind

Makovnjača is a traditional Central and Eastern European poppy seed strudel, loved for its soft dough and rich, sweet poppy

Sarma is one of the most beloved traditional dishes across the Balkans—comforting, rich, and full of flavor. This classic recipe

If you love soft, chocolatey desserts, these juicy coconut-coated squares are a must-try. Inspired by classic Balkan treats, this simple

Dobos cake, known as Doboš torta, is a timeless layered dessert loved across the Balkans and Central Europe. With its

My easy take on the classic Balkan cheese pogačice — buttery, cheesy, and ready in under an hour. Perfect with

This soft honey-spiced cake stays moist for days and gets even better with time This soft and rich honey-spiced cake