In these unprecedented times when we want or need to stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary exposure to potential disease, our food habits have changed. I see more and more people preparing their own dishes, looking for cooking inspiration all around them. My foodie friend Joy Gordon came up with an […]
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This tasty and healthy dish is very popular in continental Croatia.I have always made it with store-bought phyllo dough, but it just doesn't taste the same as the one made with homemade pulled dough.I never tried making the dough myself as it seemed very hard and demanding. Until now. My mother-in-law visited us for Easter.I […]
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Happy Easter! Have a peaceful and blessed Easter Sunday 🙂 Pinca, also called Sirnica, is a traditional Croatian Easter sweet bread.It is a rich yeast dough, made with a lot of butter (sometimes lard) and eggs, flavored with citrus zest, candied and/or dried fruit, rum or rosewater.To make the dough into Pinca, you shape it […]
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Do not let the title fool you - this fine salad has absolutely nothing to do with France. The secret lies in the fact that the French salad is called Russian salad (salade russe) in France. If you look around in their culinary dictionary under that name, you will find recipes that have approximately the […]
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For as long as we know, people made their own bread. In this day and age we are used to getting bread quickly and conveniently, in stores, bakeries and markets. There's even a saying "The best thing since sliced bread", which only puts an emphasis to the convenience we're used to. Convenience of not only […]
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, I thought I'd share this amazing cake with you! Did you ever try using beer as an ingredient in a cake before?! Done right it tastes amazing, I can't think of a better way to celebrate this saint than with a beer in […]
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If you like cheesecake and you like blueberries, you're going to love this cake.I feel like all the berries go very well with the cheesecake, but my all time favorite are blueberries 🙂 If you're used to making cheesecakes, you're in for a treat. This one comes with a twist. Read on to find out […]
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This cake is perfect for any Sunday family dinner. Although usually made during the Holiday season no one is going to complain if they have a bite or two in the off season. The addition of the apple makes this bundt cake a bit better than the others. Unless you're a weirdo who's into dry […]
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When I want to make a dessert from the ingredients I have at home I love to experiment. I find my inspiration online, but I always add a pinch of me in the recipe 🙂 In this recipe I added maple syrup, almond flakes and coconut shavings! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying […]
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One of many interesting things I discovered in Canada is a loaf pan. Having a cake sliced like a bread is the best thing since sliced bread 😉 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I love to bake with purpose. Like making a birthday cake for a friend or family member. Or […]
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Have some old bread that you don't know what to do with but don't want to throw away? We'll teach you how to spice it up with some bacon and other stuff to make a delicious stuffing for a bird roast. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This is one of the […]
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Ever since the book about a rich man with singular tastes and unconventional desires, we started representing things in the number of shades they take. Usually 50. Some things are worth shading and layering more than others. In 4 layers. Which is another even number. Like this gorgeous chocolate cake that glorifies chocolate as the […]
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If you think you have no baking skills, but would like to surprise your loved one(s) on Valentine's day, this may be a solution to your problem(s)! Well, some of them, anyway... With little time and good will, you could make these and surprise even yourself 😉 Ingredients (love potion #9) All you need is […]
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On a cold winter Sunday, you sit in your spot and gaze outside to the fluffy snow falling over the ground while squirrels play catch.It makes you crave something warm and sweet for breakfast, to help you match that fuzzy feeling you have inside. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. One of […]
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Hungarians once ruled Slavonia, eastern continental part of Croatia. They must have had a great taste in food because you can still see their influence in Slavonia's cuisine. Using liberal amounts of paprika and garlic, the cuisine is spicier than anywhere in Croatia. Also, if you want to make this dish really authentic, shop for […]
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