Jernej Kitchen

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Hi! Welcome to our online kitchen.

I’m Jernej, a passionate professional baker and cook from Slovenia. My wife Maja takes care of the beautiful photography and design. We are crazy about tarts and good tomato sauce.

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Bread

High-Protein Bagels

Pasta

Pierogi Ruskie (Potato and Cheese Dumplings)

Bread

Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls

Desserts

Chimney Cake (Kürtöskalács)

Desserts

Christmas Tree Churros

Steak and roast

Slow-Roasted Veal Neck

Pastries and sweets

Nussecken (Almond Nut Bar)

Christmas Eve Dinner 2025 - menu, ideas and timetable

Here you’ll find plenty of Christmas Eve dinner ideas, a complete menu, and a step-by-step plan to help you enjoy a stress-free and memorable holiday evening.

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Dec 18, 2025

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Sweet fritters with chocolate

Sweet Fritters with Chocolate (Miške / Fritule) are a heavenly, quick Carnival dessert ready in just 20 minutes. These fluffy fried dough bites — known as miške in Slovenia and fritule in Croatia — are crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside, and served warm with rich chocolate sauce.

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