Rice Pilaf

Rice Pilaf

When deciding what to make for dinner, I usually ask my family what they want to eat. If we are grilling, they love to have Rice Pilaf as a side dish. I always have the ingredients in my pantry, and my husband and boys have 

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

This is hands down my favorite one pot meal. Stuffed bell peppers were something my Baba would make us for dinner, and they are definitely considered a favorite “comfort food” for our family. When I make this recipe, my kitchen smells like my Baba’s, and 

Presnac – Millie’s Cheese Soufflé

Presnac – Millie’s Cheese Soufflé

Another Presnac recipe, and this one is just a little bit different. This is from another family friend – Millie. These presnac are really cheesy, and my mom said this is one of her favorite. Ingredients: 5 beaten eggs1 tsp. salt1 T. sugar1 cube butter1 

Presnac – Val’s Cheese Soufflé

Presnac – Val’s Cheese Soufflé

Another Presnac recipe…just a little different. This would be Valerie’s recipe, and my mom just loves this one. Simple, easy and delicious. I have a better chance of having all of these ingredients in my house, so this is definitely a go to. Ingredients: 6 

Presnac- Anka’s Recipe

Presnac- Anka’s Recipe

This is a recipe that was shared with by Baba Dot from a family friend. The woman’s name was Anka, and she didn’t share many of her recipes. This continues to be a family favorite, so that is why I have added it here. It 

Presnac – Baba’s Serbian Cheese Soufflé

Presnac – Baba’s Serbian Cheese Soufflé

As I add recipes from my recipe box, I oftentimes come across several recipes for the same dish. In this case, I have 4 recipes and all of them are just a little different. This is the recipe that my Great Grandmother – Baba Zorka 

Kolac Bread

Kolac Bread

Serbian Orthodox families celebrate the day their family was baptized.  This day is a Holy Day, called “Krsna Slava” or Patron Saint Day.  To prepare for your Krsna Slava you make a bread, “Kolac” that is blessed by the priest and then shared with family, 

Dot’s Rice Pilaf

Dot’s Rice Pilaf

Rice Pilaf is an eastern european side dish.  My family is from Serbia/Montenegro, and my grandmother (Baba) makes this for all of our family gatherings.  Rice pilaf is definitely one of our family’s comfort foods.  My kids love rice pilaf, and I make it at home