Serbian Traditions
For Orthodox Christians, Easter is the holiest day of the year. It marks Christ's resurrection from the dead and the end of 46 days of fasting with a sumptuous feast.
Serbian Easter Menu
A Serbian Easter feast wouldn't be complete without a platter of sausages, cured meats, roasted peppers and cheeses, ajvar, kajmak and pogacha, and red wine. But the real centerpiece is spit-roasted barbecued lamb. The best way to eat this delicacy is with your fingers. If barbecued lamb isn't available, roast leg of lamb or roasted lamb shoulder are the next most favored cuts of meat. The meal i…
A Serbian Easter feast wouldn't be complete without a platter of sausages, cured meats, roasted peppers and cheeses, ajvar, kajmak and pogacha, and red wine. But the real centerpiece is spit-roasted barbecued lamb. The best way to eat this delicacy is with your fingers. If barbecued lamb isn't available, roast leg of lamb or roasted lamb shoulder are the next most favored cuts of meat. The meal i…
Serbian Orthodox Easter
Easter is considered the holiest day of the year for Orthodox Christians. It is a time for religious observance and feasting with family and friends after a strict Lenten fast.
Easter is considered the holiest day of the year for Orthodox Christians. It is a time for religious observance and feasting with family and friends after a strict Lenten fast.
"Ajvar"
This roasted eggplant and bell pepper mixture is great with grilled and spit-roasted meats like lamb.
This roasted eggplant and bell pepper mixture is great with grilled and spit-roasted meats like lamb.
"Kajmak"
"Kajmak" makes a great appetizer with bread for Orthodox Easter.
"Kajmak" makes a great appetizer with bread for Orthodox Easter.
Serbian Lamb Vegetable Soup ("Chorba od Janjetina")
Serbian Lamb Vegetable Soup ("Chorba od Janjetina") makes a delightful first course for Easter dinner.
Serbian Lamb Vegetable Soup ("Chorba od Janjetina") makes a delightful first course for Easter dinner.
Serbian Vegetarian Lenten Sarma
These "Sarma" contain no meat or dairy and are perfect for the abstinence of Lent.
These "Sarma" contain no meat or dairy and are perfect for the abstinence of Lent.
"Sarma" for Orthodox Easter
"Sarma" or stuffed cabbage rolls are a favorite at the Easter feasting table of many Serbians.
"Sarma" or stuffed cabbage rolls are a favorite at the Easter feasting table of many Serbians.
More "Sarma" for Orthodox Easter
This is another recipe for "sarma," which are wonderful any time of year, but are a knockout for Easter.
This is another recipe for "sarma," which are wonderful any time of year, but are a knockout for Easter.
Serbian Roast Leg of Lamb
Spit-roasted barbecued lamb or roast leg of lamb is the centerpiece of a Serbian Easter dinner.
Spit-roasted barbecued lamb or roast leg of lamb is the centerpiece of a Serbian Easter dinner.
Serbian Easter Egg Bread
This slightly sweet braided bread has red hard-cooked eggs decorating the top to signify the blood Christ shed.
This slightly sweet braided bread has red hard-cooked eggs decorating the top to signify the blood Christ shed.
Saliwonczyk's Serbian Nut Roll
Sophia Saliwonczyk's Serbian Nut Roll is a moist, nutty addition to an Easter sweets table.
Sophia Saliwonczyk's Serbian Nut Roll is a moist, nutty addition to an Easter sweets table.
"Pogacha" Bread
"Pogacha" is served at most meals, including Easter along with special braided Easter bread.
"Pogacha" is served at most meals, including Easter along with special braided Easter bread.
Cheese "Burek"
When cut into narrow wedges, meat or cheese "burek" makes a great appetizer.
When cut into narrow wedges, meat or cheese "burek" makes a great appetizer.