Popeye Bread and Grilled Swiss and Prosciutto Bites

When I was a little girl, Mom and Dad would frequently make Popeye bread. They would take a piece of sandwich bread (or any other type of bread for that matter), remove the center of it, and then fry an egg in the center of the cut-out bread. And that’s all there is to it. … [read more]

Tuna Melts

I made a double batch of Bosnian pita bread (lepinje) this morning, and as soon as the bread was done, we sliced two of the warm pitas in half and quickly made the filling for tuna melts.

You can use whatever kind of bread you like though. English muffins also work well as do kaiser rolls … [read more]

Fried Cod Sandwich with Greek Cabbage Salad and Pan Fried Peppers

Last night Kemal and I had our own little fish fry, and what a feast it was!!! Kemal made the fish and peppers while I made the bread and cabbage salad.

I can’t begin to tell you just what an incredible sandwich this is, but I will tell you that no restaurant can compare to ours! … [read more]

Kajmak (Bosnian Cheese Spread)

Kajmak (pronounced kie-mac) is a popular dairy spread in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as other parts of the ex-Yugoslavia, the Balkans, and the Middle East.

It’s served with hamburgers and other sandwiches, with cevapi (pronounced cha-vah-pee), and sometimes used as part of a cake filling and/or a pastry. In addition, it’s also sometimes eaten for … [read more]

Ajvar (Roasted Peppers and Eggplant Spread) – How to Make and Preserve It

Here in the U.S., ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are popular spreads for sandwiches and you’ll find them in most refrigerators. In the ex-Yugoslavia where Kemal’s from, those spreads are also used; however, ajvar…which is a roasted pepper and eggplant spread…is also found in most every household.

Besides being a popular spread, ajvar is also served as … [read more]