PREKMURJE LAYERED STRUDEL CAKE - PREKMURSKA GIBANICA

Prekmurska gibanica is one of the most famous and really delicious traditional Slovenian desserts. It originates from Eastern part of Slovenia - Prekmurje, which is the region across  Mura river towards Hungarian border. This lowland country is surrounded by hills and is best for agriculture. The traditional food from this region is delicious and is usually served with high quality wines from the nearby vineyards. 

Prekmurje layer cake - Prekmurska Gibanica

DANDELION SALAD

After long winter first real spring salad is dandelion salad. It is fool of vitamins and healthy minerals so desperately needed for our body. Not to mention that it is natural and organic. 

Dandelions, very healthy spring treat for your body.

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : BUCKWHEAT LEAVENED DUMPLINGS

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : BUCKWHEAT LEAVENED DUMPLINGS: Buckwheat leavened dumplings - "ajdovi vzhajanci"  is a traditional Slovenian  buckwheat dish . This is one of old, traditional ...

BUCKWHEAT LEAVENED DUMPLINGS

Buckwheat leavened dumplings - "ajdovi vzhajanci"  is a traditional Slovenian buckwheat dish. This is one of old, traditional  recipes that is making its comeback. We can combine these dumplings very well with modern cuisine.

Buckwheat leavened dumplings as a side dish with vegetables.

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : CARNIVAL SWEET MICE - SPOON DOUGHNUTS

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : CARNIVAL SWEET MICE - SPOON DOUGHNUTS: From pagan times  Carnival season is  connected with transition from winter to spring. For that reason Carnival processions and festivals ...

CARNIVAL SWEET MICE - SPOON DOUGHNUTS

From pagan times Carnival season is connected with transition from winter to spring. For that reason Carnival processions and festivals are held with the masks to make winter and bad spirits go away. Slovenia has some traditional masks among which Kurent is now considered to be UNESCO’s world cultural heritage.

Kurents dancing at the supermarket

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : STRUDEL WITH TARRAGON

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : STRUDEL WITH TARRAGON: Last time we made  Apple strudel  which is well known dessert that originated from Habsburg Empire. As already mentioned, we have many kind...

STRUDEL WITH TARRAGON

Last time we made Apple strudel which is well known dessert that originated from Habsburg Empire. As already mentioned, we have many kinds of strudels in Slovenia. The recipes vary from house to house. We  try even today to find new delicious combinations. To achieve that we are experimenting with different filings.

One of a "very Slovenian" kind of filling is made with cottage cheese and tarragon. We are using tarragon as a herb that gives cottage cheese filling a very special and delicious taste. In one of my previous posts we made Slovenian traditional rolled dumplings with tarragon.  We also make our famous dessert Potica with that herb.

Tarragon strudel

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : APPLE STRUDEL

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : APPLE STRUDEL: Apple Strudel is traditional dessert all around Alpine Regions. The original recipe from 18th century spread from Wiena (Austria) to all ne...

APPLE STRUDEL

Apple Strudel is traditional dessert all around Alpine Regions. The original recipe from 18th century spread from Wiena (Austria) to all neighbouring countries and to all countries of former Habsburg Empire. It is made of stretched dough filled with grated apples and spices.

Apple Strudel

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : POTICA - MOST FAMOUS SLOVENIAN CAKE

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : POTICA - MOST FAMOUS SLOVENIAN CAKE: Slovenian best known and most famous festive cake around the world is "Potica" - traditional rolled cake. It is made of sweet ...

POTICA - MOST FAMOUS SLOVENIAN CAKE

Slovenian best known and most famous festive cake around the world is "Potica" - traditional rolled cake. It is made of sweet yeast dough and different fillings - such as walnut, cottage cheese or cream with tarragon filling and many more. There are even savoury varieties. Mostly it is made for big celebrations and important holidays like Christmas and Easter.

Potica with walnuts and raisins filling.

ROLLED DUMPLINGS IN A SOUP

In Eastern part of Slovenia called Styria traditional dish "štruklji" or rolled dumplings are prepared in a different way. They cut the hole roll into portions and cook them directly in salted boiling water. They serve them like a soup.

Rolled dumplings in a soup

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : SLOVENIAN ROLLED DUMPLINGS WITH BEANS

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : SLOVENIAN ROLLED DUMPLINGS WITH BEANS: Rolled dumplings or štruklji are traditional Slovenian dish made very often and for many different occasions. Usually they are made of st...

SLOVENIAN ROLLED DUMPLINGS WITH BEANS

Rolled dumplings or štruklji are traditional Slovenian dish made very often and for many different occasions. Usually they are made of stretched dough and many different fillings. They are a well known dish in every part of Slovenia, especially in Dolenjska Region, which is in the Southern part of Slovenia around Sava, Krka and Kolpa rivers.

Rolled dumplings with beans as a side dish to fried vegetables.

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : SLOVENIAN TRADITIONAL ROLLED DUMPLINGS WITH TARRAG...

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : SLOVENIAN TRADITIONAL ROLLED DUMPLINGS WITH TARRAG...: When we talk about dumplings, we usually think of Chinese dumplings and many other dishes, depending on the part of the world you come from...

SLOVENIAN TRADITIONAL ROLLED DUMPLINGS WITH TARRAGON

When we talk about dumplings, we usually think of Chinese dumplings and many other dishes, depending on the part of the world you come from or some special cuisin that you love.
Slovenia is really a very small country but we have an amazing variety of "Dumplings". And with a bit of creativity, we can easily incorporate modern culinary trends into them.

Big variety of Slovenian dumplings - from soup to dessert

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : RIČET - TRADITIONAL SLOVENIAN BARLEY SOUP

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : RIČET - TRADITIONAL SLOVENIAN BARLEY SOUP: Is one of many thick soups,  stews or hot pots in Slovenian cuisine that used to be on our menus often, at least once a week.  It is becomi...

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : BRITTLE FLANCATI, DOUGH FRITTERS

HOMEMADE SLOVENIAN FOOD : BRITTLE FLANCATI, DOUGH FRITTERS: This traditional sweet dish is usually made for Carnival Season together with Carnival doughnats and Carnival sweet mice. Brittle Fl...

BRITTLE FLANCATI, DOUGH FRITTERS

This traditional sweet dish is usually made for Carnival Season together with Carnival doughnats and Carnival sweet mice.

Brittle Flancati