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Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread is such a comforting bread. I just love it when I pull it out and the aroma wraps my whole kitchen. When the cornbread is baking, it warms my heart and soul. I love savory, soft, hot, and delicious cornbread! The read more
Karadjordjeva Schnitzel, also known as Serbian Breaded Cutlet, is a beloved traditional dish in Serbia, enjoyed both locally and internationally.
This delicious rolled schnitzel, typically made with veal, pork, or chicken, is breaded and pan-fried or baked to perfection.
It’s often stuffed with creamy fillings like sour cream, cheese, ham, or pickles, and served with tartar sauce, French fries, and a crisp salad.
Named after Karadjordje (Black George), a Serbian revolutionary leader, this schnitzel has a unique origin story that dates back to 1956. It was created by Chef Milovan “Mića” Stojanović, a renowned Yugoslav chef, culinary professor, and international culinary champion.
While working as an assistant at the famous Golf restaurant, Chef Stojanović received a surprise order for Chicken Kiev.
Without the necessary ingredients—no chicken or butter—he improvised using what he had: a thin veal steak and sour cream. He rolled and breaded the cutlet, pan-seared it, then finished it in the oven. The result? A new dish that impressed his guest so much she asked for the recipe on the spot.
That guest turned out to be Tamara Broz, the daughter-in-law of then-President Tito. The dish quickly gained popularity and became a staple in Serbian cuisine, often referred to as Karadjordjeva Schnitzel or “Karadjordjeva šnicla” in Serbian.
Originally, chefs prepared Karadjordjeva Schnitzel using veal and sour cream. They served it with tartar sauce, then garnished the dish with lemon and red pepper to reflect the colors of the Serbian emblem.
Today, the dish has many delicious variations:
If you’re unsure about the pickles, don’t be. My family had their doubts too, but once they tasted it, the blend of flavors won them over.
The best part? This dish is incredibly flexible. Prefer it without a pickle? Just leave it out—it’ll still taste amazing.
My Version: Baked Karadjordjeva Schnitzel
In my version of this iconic dish, I skip deep-frying altogether. Instead, I lightly sear the rolled cutlet in a bit of oil until it turns golden, and then I finish it in the oven.
As a result, the schnitzel stays lighter while still delivering amazing flavor and texture. I made one here, so if you are making for four people, obviously use more ingredients. In other words, you can scale this recipe depending on how many people you’re serving. I just wanted to point that out.
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Karadjordjeva Schnitzel is not just food—it’s a story, a tradition, and a delicious experience. Whether you’re trying it for the first time or recreating a memory from the past, I hope this recipe brings warmth to your table and a taste of Serbia to your kitchen.
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This is a delicious recipe if you enjoy this kind of food. You can scale this recipe depending on how many people you’re serving
This could be served in a large hot dog bun. Perfect picnic food and fantastic taste with some add-ons such as lettuce, coleslaw, etc.
You can use pork, chicken, or even turkey. Make sure that the butcher is cutting it into thin slices. It will be easier for you. Also, look for better quality, tender meat slices, still with a bit of fat. Smoked ham is optional as well as pickles, however, they do complement each other in every possible way.
Sour Cream: I am a Breakstone's product lover. In Serbia, there are different types of sour cream (you wouldn't believe), and for me, Breakstone's sour cream in taste was similar to the one that I grew up with. However, CREAM CHEESE could be used as a substitute, too.
Cheese: I love the taste of Gouda Cheese. You can also use Smoked Provolone or Caciocavallo (Kashkaval/качкаваљ).
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You may know this bread as a Soda Bread. This quick Irish soda bread is one of the traditional bread in Ireland.
Some girls dream of Paris, and me… Well, The Ring of Kerry. You see, Ireland is on my top 5 list of must-visit destinations. The scenery is just so breathtaking, and food right up my alley.
OK! Back to reality and this tasty bread. Soda bread is also traditional in Serbia as well as Southeastern Europe and I assume many other countries, of course.
Soda bread is probably the easiest bread, the basics of the basics. I simply cannot see anybody being unsuccessful in making it. The nontraditional person, like myself, I know quite a lot about traditions.
Maybe because I moved so much and met many amazing people with of course different backgrounds.
Then I got really interested in comparing food, people and traditions to one that I grew up with. I came to realize how same, but different we all are, even if we live in the same region.
It all depends on the household tradition that might be passed on from generation to generation.
History is something that I love digging into. Although, I am aware that some facts could be based on legends and myths.
However, it’s like connecting dots or putting together a puzzle in finding the right answer, or at least the closest one.
I think I mentioned that before in more than one post, however, it is fascinating to find roots where certain dishes coming from.
How people are preparing it from one country to the other. I could go on and on about this topic, but I will try to keep it as brief as possible.
The bread was, and it will always be a staple of most European households. It is eaten with every meal. To be quite honest, I feel like a meal is not a meal without bread.
In Serbia, Soda bread or pogača (po-ga-cha) have been in households, some say as early as the Medieval period.
Well, I believe that’s not quite true because baking soda was actually introduced to Europe around the mid 19th century.
Just like in Ireland, Serbs and people of Orthodox religion traditionally cut the cross on top of the bread with a knife before baking it.
Superstitious beliefs are that it will protect the household from evil if the cross is cut at the top.
There are many rules and rituals about this particular bread around Orthodox Christmas, which falls on January 7th, following the Gregorian calendar.
It is eaten on Christmas Day, and if I go through all the rituals it would take some time to explain everything.
Here is a fun fact: Lady of the house would place a coin in the bread dough before baking and whoever finds it on a Christmas day, it was believed that fortunate person will have good luck throughout the year.
Head of the household would break the bread (it’s never cut with the knife) and meant to be shared among family, and friends, especially during celebrations.
Watch my video on youtube how to make: IRISH SODA BREAD
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The best and the easiest bread ever.
An egg is optional! You can use it, but it is not necessary. I think it is just personal preference.
You may ad seeds on top of the bread before baking. It tastes great with it!
