If you want to get close to the Balkan soul, you will most likely find it gathered around a table, sharing stories, laughter, and the flavours of home-cooked meals passed down through generations. For this event, Milka Subotic of The Spicy Balkan has curated a menu that features her family’s homestyle recipes, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of the Balkans. We invite you to join us for a night of good food, great company, and the joy of sharing a rich and deep heritage. Whether you’re reminiscing about flavours from your own childhood or discovering these dishes for the first time, this family-style dinner promises to be a memorable experience.

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Ćevapčići & Kupus Salata

Dive into the rich, garlicky goodness of Ćevapčići, bite-sized sausages handcrafted with a mix of meats and Milka’s very own homemade spice blend. These little sausages are grilled to perfection and paired with a traditional kupus salata (cabbage salad), creamy kaymak (thick cream cheese), tangy homemade ajvar (red pepper spread), fresh onions and beautiful home-made bread.

Krompir Paprikaš

This vegan stew is a hearty mix of tender potatoes, a blend of vegetables and luscious handmade dumplings simmered in a velvety, smoked paprika-infused broth — the epitome of Balkan comfort food.

Pečena Paprika

Roasted yellow peppers stuffed with a creamy mixture of kaymak and tender grated potatoes, and slow-roasted to beautifully balance the subtle sweetness of the peppers with the savory, buttery filling.

Palačinke

These delicate crepes are enjoyed with fresh fruit, jam or rich Euro Cream — every bite is a sweet, nostalgic nod to the desserts that have graced our family tables for generations.

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$79 +HST

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Growing up, Milka Subotic watched the women who raised her cook up traditional dishes with all the love and passion they could give. Those lessons became her creative outlet, and a connection to her roots that keeps her grounded today. From this emerged her food business, The Spicy Balkan, featuring homemade Balkan condiments and spices, a loving tribute to those remarkable women, their unwavering spirit and spicy attitude that has been passed down through generations. @thespicybalkan

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