Back home, in Serbia, I would roast a few "feferoni", our reigning local hot pepper, but Hatch chile

The crunch and light sweetness of the Korean pear complement the fatty, delicious heartiness of the duck meat,

Crispy and light Korean pears get along wonderfully with crunchy Tuscan kale in this healthy, anti-oxidant ric

These thick, hearty soups are a staple at every tavern that attracts truck and bus drivers trudging along the

In Germany, braised red cabbage is a hearty winter dish served with roasted goose, duck or pork, usually accom

This is an easy to prepare, colorful dish that can be enjoyed by itself, or as an accompaniment to a protein.

This simple dish contains a very few ingredients easily found in any pantry. As it can be ready in about an ho

This simple salad can be made with any waxy potato, peeled or not. I usually make it with red onions for the c

Turning leftovers into completely different, but equally interesting and delicious fares is one of my favorite

This cake is easy to make and versatile. You can substitute fruit of your choice and play with the flavor comb

This is a versatile and very satisfying dish, a great accompaniment to roasts or sausages.

These are delightful, versatile, easy-to-make little bites.

It seems that Serbian and Chinese food cultures are very similar, as the recipes differ in really tiny details

Crispy apples poached in a lemony, sweet syrup, filled with ground nuts and topped with fresh whipped cream

Buckwheat flour adds a rustic, nutty flavor to these rolls. They could be made smaller and filled with various

Roasting vegetables adds flavor and depth to the finished dish and it's worth it. Serve with plain rice, corn

This is an easy, versatile recipe which can accommodate any type of stone fruits and different liqueurs or spi

Even though it is somewhat tedious and time-consuming to prepare, this dish brings out the best out of the hum

Use Israeli or pearl couscous instead of bulgur wheat in this healthy, flavorful Middle-Eastern dish.

With just a few ingredients, these intensely cheesy bites can be on the table in no time. Serve them as an app

It takes a little bit of patience to whip the egg whites into a firm meringue, but the results are always goin

Kale sprouts are a hybrid of Russian red kale and Brussels sprouts, looser that the sporuts, but more compact

This was one of our favorite loaves of bread to eat on Easter, shaped like a flower, shiny and glistening like

The flavors are bold and contrasting, but they come together in harmony, complementing each other.

We arrived at our home in California in the early afternoon of August 2008, exhausted, stressed to the limit,

Growing up in Serbia, which was then a part of Yugoslavia, we never went hungry. But the lack of food was a re

No summer meal can be imagined without a dish of roasted peppres dressed with a few garlic cloves and a fres v

We grew up in the 60s and the 70s eating only locally grown and seasonal food. Not by choice. Real food was ab

This week has been the hottest yet since we moved from Ohio to Southern California almost two years ago. When

My hometown in Serbia is surrounded by hills. They are not high, but wavy, seemingly undulating, leading the e

Makes 4 generous servings, around 30 dumplings. Traditional Polish recipe, although each family will have thei

We were raised in our grandfather's (we called him Deda-Ljubo) house, a nice, classical building built in Cent

The aroma of this bean stew, enriched by sweet carrots and parsnips, spiced by onions and celery, freshened up

This jam is cooked only for 1 minute! It smells heavenly and keeps a ton of its fruity goodness

The sweetness of zucchini pairs wonderfully with slightly tart tomatoes and the fresh dollop of yogurt finishe

My parents loved people, and people loved them. Our house was always the gathering center for visiting relativ