Croatia Honestly

25/01/2025

A throwback to last winter when we made mlinci at my Mum's house, using an outdoor furnace with a hot plate.
In loving memory of my Mum's dog Beba who crossed the rainbow bridge at the ripe age of 16. You are missed, little girl.

20/01/2025

What's your favorite winter snack? Something to keep your warm and satisfied but still healthy?
For me, it's baked potato from Lika.

20/01/2025

Holidays are well behind us... What was the highlight of your Christmas break?

28/11/2024

Mmmmm.... what shall we bake today? Ideas?
Resting with my kitties who, for some reason, love to snuggle up with my cookbooks :-)

27/11/2024

The best feeling is when I can make my friends happy with the desserts I bake for the new cookbook.

Just look at the happy face of my friend. He comes every day to our local cafe to get a dose of sweetness.

Our entire neighbourhood has put on weight since the baking marathon started 2 months ago…

24/11/2024

Late Sunday evening and you crave something sweet: what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?

01/11/2024

Ever tried bobići (or favete)? These little balls of sweetness are a true Dalmatian delight, especially around All Saints’ Day. 🍬

In Split, they’re called bobići, while in Šibenik, you’ll hear favete — but whatever the name, they’re closest to the Italian fave dei morti cookies.

Made from almonds, egg whites, sugar, a dash of Maraschino, and a hint of lemon zest, they’re baked to soft perfection. Half of them remain white while the other half has added chocolate. Perfect with a cup of coffee or even a little rakija to balance the sweetness! ☕🥃

And here’s a treat for you: this recipe will be in my upcoming cookbook, Croatian Desserts Vol. 2, currently in the making! 🍰📖 Stay tuned!

Photo by Lili Basic Photography

23/10/2024

Croatian dessert lovers, the moment you’ve been waiting for is here! The oven is officially ON, and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve started production on my brand NEW cookbook—a sequel to the best-selling Croatian Desserts! 🍰🍪

This time, I’ve teamed up with the insanely talented food photographer Lili Basic. While I’m crafting desserts that taste like heaven, Lili is capturing them so beautifully that you’ll want to eat them right off the screen—or straight from the pages of the book! 📸🤩

Croatian Desserts: Volume 2 features 50 brand new, authentic Croatian desserts that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also keep you connected to your Croatian roots. 🍂🇭🇷

Remember those afternoons when your Granny baked čupavci or kroštule just for you? This cookbook will take you right back to those cozy, flour-dusted moments. 🥰

And don’t worry—you’ll be able to seamlessly recreate these beloved treats in your own kitchen, wherever you are in the world. 🌍🍴

Stay tuned for sneak peeks behind the scenes (spoiler: lots of flour and laughter ahead) as we bake our way to dessert heaven! 💛

28/09/2024

How many pieces of Croatian apple pie can you eat?
In my house, the pie was famous for its disappearing act so I had to hide a few pieces to enjoy for breakfast the next morning. :-)

Try this timeless Pita od Jabuka recipe, Croatia's classic apple pie with a flaky crust, grated apples, and walnuts. Great for any occasion!

21/09/2024

Who loves plums in desserts? Do you have plenty and need to use them up? In Croatia, we adore plum dumplings - knedle sa šljivama.
Dive in...

Discover how to make delicious Knedle sa Šljivama with our step-by-step recipe. Try it today and enjoy this traditional Autumn treat at home!

30/08/2024

Bookmark these 14 mouthwatering Dalmatian recipes. :-) Let me know which one is your favorite...

Explore Dalmatian cuisine with traditional recipes showcasing fresh ingredients like olive oil, seafood, and seasonal veggies from Croatia.

27/08/2024

For all seafood lovers - here's the recipe for Brudet, Croatian fish stew.
You can't go wrong with it: it's a nourishing 'na žlicu' meal, it can be made even with small, cheaper fish, and it can feed a large group of people. Who's in?

Discover the authentic Dalmatian Brudet Recipe, a popular Croatian fish stew featuring various types of fish. Perfectly paired with polenta.

19/08/2024

One of the best summer snacks in Croatia - polpete od tikvica...zucchini fritters.

Learn how to make the authentic Croatian Polpete Od Tikvica, delicious zucchini fritters. Easy to make, healthy, and perfect for any meal!

08/08/2024

Do you practice meatless Fridays? What's your go-to meal then? Mine is grilled Adriatic squid. :-)

Discover the deliciousness of grilled Adriatic squid (lignje na žaru), a Croatian seafood classic. Learn to cook this flavorful dish at home.

30/07/2024

Do you have a special occasion coming up? Then you need to cook Dalmatinska Pašticada. Our beloved slow-cooked tender beef. It's melt-in-the-mouth soft, bathed in the fragrant sauce and served with homemade njoki. A blast!

Discover the Dalmatinska Pasticada recipe - a traditional Croatian beef stew marinated in wine, cooked to perfection on the Dalmatian coast.

25/07/2024

This traditional Croatian cake is flourless and gluten-free.
It comes from Skradin, which is why we call it Skradinska torta. It's easy to bake at home and the flavor will knock you off your feet 😍

Learn to bake the famous Skradinska torta, a traditional Croatian flowerless cake with walnuts. Follow our tips for perfect results.

17/07/2024

It's time to build a fire and make a peka... What is your favorite ingredient roasted under the peka bell?
Today, I bring you the Octopus under the Bell recipe - hobotnica ispod peke.

Discover the Croatian method of roasting octopus under the bell with our Hobotnica ispod Peke recipe. Perfect special occasion meal.

12/07/2024

Discover the perfect recipe for Pljukanci s tartufima, a traditional Istrian pasta dish infused with the rich flavors of truffles.