Walnut roll is traditionally prepared during the holidays in Croatia. It’s packed with flavour and, for me personally, best when dough layer is fairly overpowered by its more attractive neighbour, walnut layer. Generous amount of walnuts ensures enough moist that makes the roll so delicious. Its other famous, almost a twin, brother is a poppy …
Raspberry Linzer Cookies – My All Time Christmas Favorite
I can say with confidence that Linzer cookies are my favorite Christmas cookies and I make them every year. They look so beautiful and are a real attention grabber of every cookie box or a platter. There are endless varieties of jam to use, as well as chocolate or caramel for filling. With all the numerous …
Crispy Skin Pan-Fried Salmon in Creamy Spinach Sauce
This crispy skin pan fried salmon and a creamy spinach sauce are a simple lunch or dinner that can be made in 20 minutes. It is packed full with flavours and textures and yet, so simple to make. It serves 4 four people. Or two very hungry ones! Salmon Since I moved to Scandinavia, Salmon …
Sweet and Spicy Shrimps From the Oven
This is one of my favorite quick lunch or dinner recipes. I used to prepare this recipe with chicken all the time and one day I realised I didn’t have any chicken left in the fridge, but I had shrimps. And thats how I came up with this delicious recipe. Shrimps are a great substitute …
The Most Delicious Nutella Sourdough Cruffins
Whoever puts their hands on sourdough, it’s hard to stop with it. All you do is thinking of new and different ways to apply its use. After seeing all the crunchy and layered cruffin photos on social media, I decided to try it myself. that is a delightful little treat that you can fill with …
Giant Chocolate Chip and Hazelnut Cookies
Who doesn’t like a good chocolate cookie?! I don’t think such people exist, to be honest. Chocolate cookies eaten on their own or even better, dunked in milk, provide you a next level experience. I connect these with cold weather, warm feeling under the blanket, hot cup of coffee, milk or hot chocolate and a movie. …
My Simple and Quick Mascarpone and Chocolate Cake
When I need a quick and simple dessert, without any complicated ingredients, this is my go-to chocolate cake. It is really simple to prepare and yet, it will please any guest. And it’s made of chocolate. Are any further works even needed!? I don’t think so! The fluffy sponge The base of this delicious cake …
My Best Cheesecake Recipe
I know that everyone says their cheesecake recipe is the best. I don’t know about yours, but this one is my favorite. Light and fluffy, but rich in flavour. Serve this lovely cheesecake with a spoonful of blueberry sauce on top and enjoy. You’re gonna feel like its your birthday! I love a good cheesecake. …
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
One of my favorite things about fall is squash. Next to pumpkin spice, all kinds of pies, warm smells of cinnamon and cloves, vibrant colour palette of the nature, warm blankets and cups of tea. Squash is so versatile. Humble, but provides amazing flavours and aromas. You can make risotto with it, ravioli, pies, muffins, …
Chocolate Filled Button Cookies with Hazelnuts – Ideal for Christmas
Christmas cookie platter is a big thing in Croatia. Every household has to have a plate of many different shaped and flavoured cookies. Christmas is getting closer and I am slowly filling out my cookie list. I use this cookie dough for several different cookie shapes and it is a favorite of mine. I am …