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Balkan Inspired and Mediterranean Recipes

Healthy Balkan-inspired and Mediterranean recipes made with simple ingredients and wholesome cooking methods. In this collection, you’ll find lighter takes on traditional Balkan dishes along with Mediterranean favorites prepared with olive oil, fresh vegetables, beans, yogurt, and fragrant herbs. These recipes are designed to be flavorful, nourishing, and perfect for everyday family meals. Great examples include my Easy Gibanica, Sour Cherry Cake, and Easy Shakshuka recipes.

  • Griz sa mlekom, semolina flour with milk.
    Banana Sweetened Griz sa Mlekom (Semolina with Milk)
  • Lemon White Bean Soup
    Easy Lemon White Bean Soup
  • Easy Homemade Olive Bread with Whole Wheat Flour
  • Stuffed bell peppers without meat.
    Stuffed Peppers Without Meat (Easy Vegetarian Recipe with Quinoa & Beans)
  • Easy Shakshuka with leeks served in a pan with olives on top.
    Easy Shakshuka with Leeks and Pasta Sauce (Mediterranean-Inspired Breakfast)
  • Creamy Chicken with Spinach with bechamel sauce and sun-dried tomatoes.
    One-pan Creamy Chicken with Spinach (Without Heavy Cream)
  • Healthy Beet, Carrot, and Apple Salad with Walnuts
  • Lemon orzo with feta salad served in a bowl
    Lemon Orzo with Feta Salad (Mediterranean Orzo Salad)
  • Healthy Beet Salad with Feta Cheese and Walnuts
  • Mediterranean Oven Roasted Whole Branzini with Vegetables
  • Lemon Butter Chicken Risotto in a Dutch Oven
    Lemon Butter Chicken Risotto in a Dutch Oven
  • Easy Grandma's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
  • Easy Air Fryer Greek Potatoes with Lemon (Ready in Minutes)
  • How to Make Fried Eggs with Feta (TikTok Viral Recipe)
  • Easy Green Shakshuka with Harissa and Spinach 
  • Cornmeal Muffins with Feta (Projice sa Sirom).
    Easy Balkan-Style Cornmeal Muffins with Feta (Projice sa Sirom)
  • How to Make Easy Best Avocado Spread with Feta
  • Greek Salad with Heirloom Tomato and Feta Cheese
  • Mediterranean rice shown in a Dutch oven skillet and decorated with lemon
    Easy and Delicious Mediterranean Rice Recipe
  • Healthy gluten-free meat and rice stuffed peppers served warm for an easy family dinner.
    Gluten-Free Meat & Rice Stuffed Peppers
  • Sour Cherry Cake on a serving plate
    Delicious Sour Cherry Cake (Balkan Style)
  • Spinach & Feta Savory Gluten-Free Muffins with Almond Flour
  • Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes in Dutch Oven
    Super Easy Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes in Dutch Oven
  • Easy Vegetable Soup with Barley (or Farro)
    Easy Vegetable Soup with Barley (or Farro)
  • One Skillet Chicken Thighs and Wild Rice In a Dutch Oven shown right after it finished cooking
    One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice 
  • Nescafe-frappe-3
    Easy Nescafe Frappe (Greek Frappe Coffee)
  • Curry Chickpeas with Spinach
    Chickpeas and Spinach Curry (with Trader Joe's Greek Chickpeas)
  • Hearty Carrot and Lentil Soup in Bowls
    Easy High-Protein Carrot and Lentil Soup
  • Close-up of gooey melted mozzarella on baked cheesy eggplant.
    Easy Layered Cheesy Eggplant with Tomato Sauce
  • Mini Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce served in a bowl over spaghetti
    Easy Mini Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
  • Oven baked potato with sour cream and green onion served on a baking sheet
    Easy Oven-Baked Potato (No Foil) with Green Onion and Sour Cream
  • Mason Jar Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa
    Mason Jar Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa
  • Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Spinach served in a bowl
    Easy Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Spinach 
  • Spinach Orzo Salad Served in a Bowl
    Easy Spinach Orzo Salad with Feta 
  • instant-pot-chicken-noodle-soup-recipe-2.jpg
    The BEST Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Freshly prepared red cabbage salad with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    Simple Red Cabbage Salad
  • Close-up of perfectly poached eggs on a Greek yogurt base, garnished with microgreens and served with toasted bread.
    Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) High-Protein Breakfast Recipe
  • Caprese orzo salad in a bowl-2
    Easy Caprese Orzo Salad
  • Creamy pork chops with green peas and fresh dill on a white plate
    Easy Pork and Peas Recipe 
  • Stewed Zucchini with Garlic and Dill
    Stewed Zucchini with Garlic and Dill
  • Easy Tomato Chickpea Soup
  • Gibanica (Serbian Cheese Filo Dough Pie) in baking pan
    Easy Gibanica Recipe (Serbian Cheese Fillo Dough Pie)

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Welcome to my blog! I’m Dr. Nena Stefanovic (pronounced Nay-na)—nutrition coach, PhD biochemist, and mom of three. I help busy families fuel their lives with clean, Mediterranean- and Balkan-inspired meals that are simple, nourishing, and kid-approved. My focus is anti-inflammatory nutrition to support energy, growth, and strong immunity, especially for young athletes. My philosophy: enjoy food, eat mindfully, and keep it simple.

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BALKAN & MEDITERRANEAN MEALS

  • Lemon White Bean Soup
    Easy Lemon White Bean Soup
  • Griz sa mlekom, semolina flour with milk.
    Banana Sweetened Griz sa Mlekom (Semolina with Milk)
  • Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables.
    Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetable
  • Sourdough-bread-recipe-for-beginners
    Sourdough Bread for Beginners Recipe

HIGH-PROTEIN MEALS

  • Avocado Egg Toast Served with Boiled Egg and Fried Egg.
    Avocado Egg Toast Two Ways (Fried or Boiled Eggs)
  • Greek Yogurt Fruit and Nuts Parfait Breakfast.
    High-Protein Greek Yogurt Parfait
  • Dill Tuna Pasta Salad
    Quick Tuna Pasta Salad with Dill
  • Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie
    Easy Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie with Greek Yogurt

KID-FRIENDLY RECIPES

  • Date and nut bars served on a plate.
    Healthy No-Bake Date and Nut Bars (Easy Homemade Snack)
  • Vegetable stuffing casserole ready to be served at Thanksgiving dinner.
    Best Homemade Vegetable Stuffing Casserole 
  • Green Beans with Garlic and Butter and sprinkled with almonds.
    Quick Blanched Green Beans with Garlic
  • Roasted Chickpea Mediterranean Salad served with yogurt dill dressing
    Mediterranean Chickpea Rice Salad 

SMOOTHIES

  • Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration
    Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration
  • 3 Ingredients Anti-inflammatory Smoothie Served in a Tall Glass.
    3-Ingredients Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie with Turmeric
  • Vegan orange tropical smoothie served in a cup
    Vegan Orange Tropical Smoothie with Coconut Water
  • Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Protein Smoothie in a Cup
    Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Protein Smoothie 

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