Kolači: slani i slatki

The book Kolači slani i slatki ("Savory and Sweet Cakes"), published in 1985 by the magazine Jugoslavenska ženska revija (known for its publication Svijet), stands as one of the most popular and frequently used family cookbooks of that era in this region. It was designed as a practical and reliable guide for preparing both traditional and contemporary desserts, as well as savory dough-based dishes. The cookbook is divided into two main thematic sections. The sweet section covers a wide range of recipes—from simple everyday sponge cakes, plain cookies, and shortcrust pies to elaborate holiday cakes, creamy pastries, strudels, and yeast-leavened baked goods. The savory section offers recipes for homemade breads and rolls, flatbreads, savory pies, cheese and vegetable strudels, and various snacks suitable for family celebrations. The recipes are written in accessible, easy-to-understand language, featuring precise measurements and clear preparation instructions tailored for the everyday household. Richly illustrated with color photographs, this handbook was a staple in home libraries throughout the region and remains a valuable source of authentic recipes from the home cooking tradition of the 1980s.