However controversial this ingredient can be in some parts of the world, poppy seeds are indispensable in Slovak cuisine, especially baking. Like our much bigger European neighbours, we use poppy seeds in some of our vintage recipes for sweet breads, hot desserts, cakes and various little bakes. I remember quite vividly the summers at my … Continue reading Ground Poppy Seed Rolls
This is another recipe passed from my Mum, except that she always does a sweet version of 'dolki'. I wanted to go beyond the traditional Slovak way of serving them and have explored savoury variations on this popular dessert. Please, have a look and tell me what you think. When I was first introduced to … Continue reading Dolki or Slovak Crumpets
As much as baking, Slovak women (and girls) love playing with cream and inventing new desserts from what they can find at home. This was probably the case with Banana 'Triangle', 'Roof' or 'Pyramid', to give but a few names this cake can be found under on Slovak cooking websites. But I didn't know that … Continue reading Creamy Banana No-Bake Cake
