Savoury brioche with thyme, rosemary, sesame & flaxseeds

Savoury brioche with thyme, rosemary, sesame & flaxseeds

We have a lot of varieties of savoury brioche in Serbia. We call them “pogaca” and I think that every person who loves to cook has his/her own recipe. Probably transmitted by his/her mother … Pogaca is part of Serbian gastronomic culture and it is …

Polenta muffins with halloumi & mushrooms

Polenta muffins with halloumi & mushrooms

We call these polenta muffins proja in Serbian and do not necessarily make them muffin-shaped. However, as most of the time, I took mum’s recipe and reworked it to tell a different story 🙂 Polenta (cornmeal) is an integral part of Serbian cuisine and we …

Stuffed “cheese pumpkin” roast

Stuffed “cheese pumpkin” roast

What an amazing gift of nature are all these different types of winter squash and pumpkins! Bursting with antioxidants and vitamins (beta-carotene, A, B2, B5, B6, B9, C, K), they are very generous in the kitchen too.  You can use them to make delicious desserts …

Apple roses with honey and cinnamon

Apple roses with honey and cinnamon

There is no easier dessert to make with a bigger “wow” effect when served! By the look of these delicious apple roses people always think that you put a lot of time and effort in them. Compliments are guaranteed 😉 More importantly they are all …

Gibanica – savoury millefeuille with cheese and spinach

Gibanica – savoury millefeuille with cheese and spinach

Gibanica is a traditional Serbian dish. Very popular, this savoury millefeuille is most frequently eaten at breakfast but it is also a must have course in a typical popular or religious holiday menu. The best is obviously that of my mother’s, hihi. I believe that’s …

Fusilli bucati in Roquefort sauce with pear

Fusilli bucati in Roquefort sauce with pear

A delicious in-season pasta plate in only 15 minutes! Fusilli bucati in Roquefort sauce with pear: chubby little spring like pasta in a strong creamy Roquefort cheese sauce with a delicately sweet flavour of pear. The French blue cheese Roquefort and pears compliment one another …