In an attempt to address the root cause of the revolting smell emanating from the kitchen, my Kenyan housemate Maureen and I had decided to risk our lives and evict the fossilising food from the ...

Bosnian and Serbian food is currently occupying the space that Ethiopian or Korean food did 10 or 20 years ago: Once considered obscure and highly exotic, it’s now on the cusp of becoming mainstream.

Similar to how hummus is viewed in the Arab world, practically every Balkan country claims ajvar – a popular vegetable spread based on roasted red peppers – as its own. Just a decade ago, Melisa ...

Julia Mitric is a freelance radio producer living in Sacramento, Calif., with her husband and two hens. She loves to cook and write about food, especially recipes she discovers while traveling. If you ...

Making ajvar, a pepper-based condiment and one of the most sacred Balkan traditions, has been facing unexpected impediments in its native Macedonia during the last several years. The preparation of ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Read our full commerce guidelines here. Ajvar (pronounced eye-var) is a treasure of the Balkans, but we bet you've probably never ...