Reform cake is one of the most delicious and the most popular cakes on Balkan. In my family there is no celebration without reform cake. This recipe is a rich, many-layered walnut sponge cake with creamy chocolate filling. Some believe it came into b...
Reform Cake (Reforma torta) Recipe
The signature dish of the Balkans has to be Sarma. Sarma or stuffed cabbage leaves, is the most widely-eaten dish across Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, and all over Eastern Europe. Sarma is made by stuffing pickled cabbage lea...
Sarma/Stuffed Cabbage Leaves - The Balkan Hostess
Gibanica, a traditional Serbian dish that is delicious nearly to the point of addiction. This recipe for salty (savory) Serbian gibanica is a blend of cream cheese, cottage cheese, and feta cheese between layers of filo dough baked until golden brown...
Three Cheeses Can Be Found in This Delicious Serbian Gibanica Recipe
Havana cake consists of (a lot of) milk and hazelnuts, but there are many variations: sponge cake for the bottom layer, addition of cinnamon and fruit, marmalade between layers, crushed biscuits instead of hazelnuts etc. I believe whichever version y...
Havana Cake For Lazy Summer Days - Honest Cooking Magazine
It’s no secret that in the Balkans, we loooove our meat! Cevapi, is a staple Balkan dish that’s not only a popular street food but also a must-have at every Balkan gathering or barbecue. These little sausages are made with a simple blend of spices an...
Bosnian Cevapi Grilled Sausages
If you’ve ever eaten at a Balkan restaurant, specifically Serbian, you would have seen Šopska Salata as a salad option. The ingredients are simple: tomato, cucumber, onion, and fresh or roasted peppers all drizzled with some oil and sprinkled with sa...
Šopska Salata /Shopska Salad - The Balkan Hostess
Have you ever eat moussaka? If you have not yet, maybe it is time to! Serbian moussaka is a perfect comfort food, featuring layers of tender potatoes, savory beef, and a creamy topping. Here's how to make it effortlessly!