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04/05/2026

This weekly menu “Quick & Balanced” for two is made for evenings when you want a homemade dinner, but not a full kitchen marathon. It includes something with fish, something meaty, something meatless, one spoon-friendly dish and enough variety so the week does not feel like the same dinner wearing a different hat.

A quick dinner menu for two with 7 balanced homemade ideas: pasta, fish, meat, lentil stew, fritters, tortillas and creamy gnocchi.

19/04/2026

What is Bavarian pastry, really?

Most people think of pretzels first, but Bavarian baking goes much further than that. In this new article, I put together the basics: a bit of history, the main characteristics of Bavarian baking traditions, and 4 easy recipes you can actually make at home.

Inside the article:
• classic Bavarian pretzels
• crusty Bavarian rolls
• Bavarian dark rye bread
• savory butter braid

If you enjoy home baking and want a clearer picture of what Bavarian pastry really means, you can read it here:
https://en.blazkuha.si/2026/04/what-is-bavarianhistory-baking.html

What is Bavarian pastry? Discover Bavarian baking traditions, pretzels, crusty rolls and dark bread, plus 4 easy recipes to try at home.

29/03/2026

What to cook this week?

If you’re tired of figuring out lunch every single day, this will help.

I put together a weekly plan with 7 quick lunches (+ 2 bonus recipes) made from simple, everyday ingredients.

✔ pasta
✔ rice
✔ potatoes
✔ eggs
✔ chickpeas
✔ one meat dish

Nothing fancy. No complicated steps.
Just real food you can actually cook on a normal day.

👉 And if one meal doesn’t fit, just swap it with a bonus recipe.
👇 Click and you’ve got your week sorted
https://en.blazkuha.si/2026/03/what-to-cook-this-week-7-quick-lunches.html

Send this to someone who always asks “what’s for lunch?” 😄

7 quick lunches for the whole week plus 2 bonus recipes. Simple ideas from basic ingredients, budget-friendly and easy to make without fuss.

13/02/2026

Carnival season = golden, airy, slightly messy kitchen… and totally worth it. 😄
Every year I get the same questions:
“Why don’t my doughnuts get the ring?”
“Why do they absorb oil?”
“Why do they look perfect but feel heavy?”
So I put everything into one place.
👉 Top 3 Carnival classics that actually work:
🍩 krofi (soft doughnuts with the signature ring)
🥨 flancati (thin, crispy carnival pastries)
✨ miške (quick fritters, no long waiting)
Inside the article:
✔️ clear step-by-step instructions
✔️ tested quantities
✔️ exact oil temperature (big game changer)
✔️ FAQ so you don’t panic while frying 😄
👉 Full recipes here https://en.blazkuha.si/.../top-3-carnival-recipes-krofi...
Tell me honestly… which team are you? Doughnuts, flancati or fritters? 👇

24/12/2025

Steak tartare is one of those starters that always plays out the same: raised eyebrow, then silence, then the crunch of bread. 😄
This is my clean, no-fuss version using beef round (leg) instead of tenderloin, with a hand-chopped option, seasoning fixes, and serving ideas that actually work.
👉 Recipe:

Steak tartare recipe with beef round: step-by-step method, hand-chopped option, seasoning tips, and serving ideas.

23/12/2025

Christmas Eve is not for improvising.
It’s for calm pacing, good food, and a dinner that flows without stress. 🎄🍽️

That’s why I put together a Christmas Multi-Course Menu for 4, designed as a complete evening plan, not just a list of recipes:

✔️ a mini timeline (what to prep ahead, what to finish on the day)
✔️ all recipes, clearly structured by courses
✔️ one simple shopping list
✔️ the evening flow – so cooking and serving work together

Most of the work is done in advance.
On Christmas Eve, you finish calmly – with a glass of wine, not chaos.

👉 https://en.blazkuha.si/2025/12/christmas-multi-course-menu-serves-4.html

If you want a Christmas dinner that feels planned, relaxed, and right – this one’s for you.

A Christmas menu for 4: multi-course plan with beginner steps, serving cues, timeline, shopping list and a stress-free flow.

21/12/2025

Figaro Wafers – No-Bake Walnut Chocolate Slices

I don’t remember the first time I ate Figaro wafers.
And that probably says everything.

They’ve always just been there. On tables, at family gatherings, in kitchens where no one needed a recipe written down. Everyone made them a little differently, but the idea was always the same.

No oven. No rush. Just wafer sheets, walnuts, cocoa and chocolate. A dessert you could prepare in advance and trust it would turn out right. And it always did.

This is not a dessert you make to impress.
It’s one you make because it works. Because it feels familiar. Because sometimes that’s exactly what you want.

👉 The full recipe is here:

Classic no-bake Figaro wafers with walnuts and chocolate glaze. An easy make-ahead dessert that slices cleanly and keeps well.

20/12/2025

Snowy muffins, December edition. ❄️🧁
Soft, light, quietly festive. White chocolate makes them creamy and comforting, cranberries add that sharp little pop that keeps every bite interesting. And the best part: dust them with powdered sugar while they’re still warm and you get the full “snowy” look.
https://en.blazkuha.si/2025/12/snowy-white-chocolate-cranberry-muffins.html

Team white chocolate or team dark chocolate?

07/12/2025

7 Quick Weekday Meals for the Week Ahead — all ready in under 30 minutes! ⚡🍽️
New week, new meals… minus the stress.
I’ve put together 7 easy dishes you can cook fast, with everyday ingredients and almost no cleanup.
A good mix of chicken, fish, veggie bowls, pasta and a cozy Sunday bake — balanced, simple and seriously tasty.

If you need fresh ideas for the week → here’s the full menu + instructions 👇
➡️ https://en.blazkuha.si/2025/12/7-quick-weekday-meals-for-week-ahead.html

Which one will you make first? 😄👇

7 quick meals under 30 minutes: pasta, fish, chicken, veggie bowls and easy comfort dishes for every day of the week.

22/11/2025

✨ Christmas & New Year Trends 2025 are here — and this article is currently the most-read piece of the entire holiday season!
If you love festive inspiration, new styling ideas and modern holiday aesthetics, this one’s for you.

This year’s highlights:
🎀 oversized bows
🌲 natural wood & Nordic simplicity
🖤 black-and-white minimalism
💚 deep emerald tones
✨ retro glam with bold colours

…and there’s so much more.

I’ve also gathered all December articles in one place — so your holiday prep feels lighter, calmer and a whole lot more magical.

👇 Explore the trends + full December collection:
https://en.blazkuha.si/search/label/december

18/11/2025

Sometimes a dish born out of pure curiosity ends up saving your dinners for the next five years. And that’s exactly the story here: homemade İskender, inspired by a TikTok trick with Turkish spices and my constant consumer paranoia about how much meat is actually inside the döner you pay for in a restaurant.

The first time I tested it, it was almost comical. I baked it, sliced it, plated it… and my family just stared at their plates.
The first reaction? “Where’s the delivery box?” 🤭...

Homemade İskender: juicy, aromatic oven-baked döner that tastes almost like the real thing. Perfect for plates, wraps or pita sandwiches.