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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)
  • Easy Vegetable Soup with Barley (or Farro)
    Easy Vegetable Soup with Barley (or Farro)
  • Mini Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce served in a bowl over spaghetti
    Easy Mini Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
  • One Skillet Chicken Thighs and Wild Rice In a Dutch Oven shown right after it finished cooking
    One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice 
  • Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes in Dutch Oven
    Super Easy Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes in Dutch Oven
  • Spinach Orzo Salad Served in a Bowl
    Easy Spinach Orzo Salad with Feta 
  • Mason Jar Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa
    Mason Jar Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa
  • 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
  • Stewed Zucchini with Garlic and Dill
    Stewed Zucchini with Garlic and Dill
  • Easy Tomato Chickpea Soup
  • Caprese orzo salad in a bowl-2
    Easy Caprese Orzo Salad
  • Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie
    Easy Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
  • Turmeric-Roasted-Chickpeas-in-a-pan
    Crispy Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas
  • Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables.
    Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetable
  • Tomato Soup with Fresh Tomatoes
    Best Tomato Soup with Fresh Tomatoes
  • Gibanica (Serbian Cheese Filo Dough Pie) in baking pan
    Easy Gibanica Recipe (Serbian Cheese Fillo Dough Pie)
  • Freshly prepared red cabbage salad with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    Simple Red Cabbage Salad
  • Sour Cherry Cake on a serving plate
    Delicious Sour Cherry Cake (Balkan Style)
  • Easy Grandma's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
  • Cornmeal Muffins with Feta (Projice sa Sirom).
    Easy Balkan-Style Cornmeal Muffins with Feta (Projice sa Sirom)
  • Creamy Chicken with Spinach with bechamel sauce and sun-dried tomatoes.
    One-pan Creamy Chicken with Spinach (Without Heavy Cream)
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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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SPRING TIME MEALS

  • Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables.
    Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetable
  • Green Beans with Garlic and Butter and sprinkled with almonds.
    Quick Blanched Green Beans with Garlic
  • Greek Yogurt Fruit and Nuts Parfait Breakfast.
    High-Protein Greek Yogurt Parfait
  • Dill-Yogurt-Dressing
    Easy Dill Yogurt Dressing 

HIGH-PROTEIN MEALS

  • Avocado Egg Toast Served with Boiled Egg and Fried Egg.
    Avocado Egg Toast Two Ways (Fried or Boiled Eggs)
  • Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie
    Easy Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
  • Snickers overnight oats
    Easy Snickers Overnight Oats Recipe
  • Baked tofu in a baking pan-6
    Crispy Baked Tofu with Paprika and Turmeric

BREAKFAST

  • Griz sa mlekom, semolina flour with milk.
    Banana Sweetened Griz sa Mlekom (Semolina with Milk)
  • Sourdough-bread-recipe-for-beginners
    Sourdough Bread for Beginners Recipe
  • Whole-wheat crepes served on a plate with blueberries
    Easy Whole Wheat Crepes with Coconut Oil and No Added Sugar
  • Overnight oats with protein powder served in a cup
    Easy Overnight Oats with Protein Powder

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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    Why Protein for Women Over 40 Is So Important 
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    CBD Drinks for Sleep: A Beginner’s Guide
  • 6 AM Routine set up your alarm between 6-6:30 AM
    My Realistic 6 AM Morning Routine as a Busy Mom
  • What Are 7 Benefits of Eating Breakfast.
    What Are 7 Benefits of Eating Breakfast

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