Homemade recipes by Vesna Miletić

Summer would be unimaginable without bell peppers. As we stroll through the market, their colors catch the eye like the most beautiful artist’s palette. Green, yellow, orange and red. Bell peppers are one of those ingredients that feel equally at home in simple everyday dishes and on festive family tables.

Figs are one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world, and their rich flavor and nutritional value make them a true star of the summer months.

Some will say that the tomato is a fruit, while others will swear it is a vegetable. The truth is that botany and cooking have been engaged in a small battle over this question for centuries.

The apricot, also known in many regions as kajsija, is one of the most beloved summer fruits.

In spring, markets and gardens bring us one very special seasonal ingredient: garlic scapes, or young garlic shoots.

Spring brings a new awakening to nature, and nettle is among the first wild plants to grow at this time of year.

Dandelion is an accessible, healthy and versatile plant worth adding to your diet. Whether you eat it fresh in a salad or prepare it in warm dishes, it offers numerous health benefits – completely naturally.

Svježa bamija jedno je od onih povrća koje ili obožavaš ili ga tek trebaš upoznati na pravi način.

My favorite spring vegetable, the true queen of wild greens, has finally peeked out with her slightly shy tip.

Winter is still on the calendar, but the days are slowly growing longer, and the sun’s rays are becoming warmer, as if already whispering of spring.

Collard greens, the true green queen of winter, belong to the cabbage family and, during the cold months, provide our bodies with exactly the nutrients they need most to function at their best.

From my earliest childhood, apples were my great love during the winter months. Back then, there weren’t many varieties at the market or in stores.

At Tač, the pickling season is not just work, it is a ritual.

Winter has finally arrived as we remember and want to experience. The weather has finally coincided with the season.

Red Treviso radicchio is one of those ingredients that stays in my kitchen throughout the winter and well into early spring. It always reminds me of Istria, where we used to plant it along the garden wall, in a spot with heavier, cooler soil – just the way it prefers.

One of the most beautiful and healthiest fruits of autumn is certainly the pumpkin. I love it for its warmth, softness and color – that orange that seems to bring sunshine into the kitchen and into days that are becoming shorter.

Eggplant is a vegetable recognized by its dark purple color, mild flavor and exceptional versatility in the kitchen.

Some foods may not take your breath away at first glance, but once you get to know them, they’ll win you over forever.

I cook this sauce every summer, when the tomatoes are at their peak – full of sunshine, sweet and meaty. s.

One of my favorite gifts of autumn.

Autumn is my favorite time of year. It brings forth flavors that taste of the earth, the forest and the slowly fading sun.