What Baba Cooked

The perfect no-fuss golden roast chicken

There is something ironic in the fact that, the other day when I said to my…
Baka Marija’s Oblatne

If there’s one Croatian sweet that is beloved by young and old alike, it’s oblatne. These…
Midweek Magic: 5 Dalmatian Inspired Dinners That Don’t Require All Day

We all have those Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday nights where life just feels like a lot.…
Fritule: Dalmatian Mini Donuts

Fritule are another of those treasured memories from my childhood, Baba’s specialty sweet that no-one had…
My Traditional Chicken Schnitzels

I still remember my shock at discovering that Croatians in Croatia don’t actually appear to love…
Pašta Šuta (Meat ragu with pasta)

If Baba’s juha was the nourishment of my childhood, pašta šuta is the meal that became…
Pašta Fažol (Smoked ham, bean, & pasta soup)

Tracing back to Ancient Rome, the hearty combination of smoked ham and dried beans have long…
Roast Turkey Wings

If you’re still firmly in the camp that chicken wings are the undisputed kings of the…
The Essential Baba Recipe: Soup That Fixes Everything

Faced with this weird January weather, I found myself stirring a pot of liquid gold: my…
Riblja Juha (Fish soup)

There’s soup and then there’s the traditional Dalmatian fish soup. This humble coastal soup is made…
Mum’s sour cherry cake

This is one of those recipes that gets passed around the family and everyone ends up…
Salata od Hobotnice (Octopus Salad)

Fresh, simple and full of Mediterranean flavour, octopus salad is a favourite along the Dalmatian coast.…
Roast tomato soup

This recipe goes back to my cafe days, and you know that if I was able…
Laksa

The recipe author reflects on an initially unappreciated dish that has become a favorite for its…
Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

This Easter, try a slow-cooked lamb shoulder, seasoned with rosemary, garlic, and lemon. Cooked at low…