Romanian Ham And Cheese Appetiser Recipe – Aperitiv cu Sunca Si Cascaval

Stacks of ham and cheese, with cream cheese in between. Some are topped with black olives, some with cherry tomatoes cut in half.

When I was little I always loved going with my parents to their work parties, because I would get to play around the kitchen and get extra food from the chefs. One of my most favourite dishes on the appetiser plate was this intriguing Romanian ham and cheese appetiser which I would always eat last […]

Romanian Zacusca Recipe – The Spread That Has Taken Over the World

Two slices of bread with an orange vegetable spread on it. Behind you can see two jars with the spread in them.

I don’t think there is a more iconic spread than the Romanian zacusca. And there is no Romanian who don’t like it – if they say they don’t they are either lying or didn’t grow up in a traditional Romanian household. This Romanian Zacusca recipe belongs to my mom and is the same one I […]

The Easiest Romanian Deviled Eggs Recipe – Oua Umplute 

A rectangular white platter with a green patterns, with the deviled eggs on it. Each half is filled with the egg yolk cream and topped with a green dill leaf and red smoked paprika.

I just love deviled eggs! They are such a treat because we rarely had them at home due to their seasonality. Typically, they are served as an appetiser during special occasions like Easter, and sometimes even Christmas. The Romanian deviled eggs recipe has many variations, such as adding liver pate or fun toppings like spring […]

Romanian Courgette Dip Recipe – Salata de Dovlecei

A white bowl filled with the dip, which has a yellow-white colour, with chopped dill mixed in. It sits on a wooden board alongside a toasted pita read and a yellow tea towel.

This year my garden has been very generous with courgettes, so I cooked many different recipes using them, over the summer. One of my favourites, perfect for a hot summer lunch, is the Romanian courgette dip recipe, which packs a punch of flavour and it is very easy to make. In Romanian we called this […]

Romanian Pan Fried Courgettes – Dovlecei Pane Recipe

A large grey plate with fried courgette slices arranged on the side. In the middle there is a bowl with the yogurt dip, and a small green basil leaf on top.

Summer in Romania comes with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. One of them is the humble courgette, which can be transformed into so many delicious recipes. Today, I want to show you how to make Romanian pan fried courgettes, a delicious, light snack, accompanied by a refreshingly light and tasty garlic yogurt dip. […]

Romanian Mushroom Salad Recipe: A Celebration of Flavours In One Plate

A black bowl with the mushroom salad in it. Around the bowl there is a yellow tea towel.

I have always loved the Romanian mushroom salad. It was the one I would most look forward to, every time my family would have a celebratory dinner and the table would get filled with different appetisers. This Romanian mushroom salad recipe is so easy to make, but it packs so many fresh and bold flavours. […]

The Tradition of the Romanian Easter Eggs and How to Make Them at Home

A bowl with five red eggs on a bed of grass and dandelions. Next to the bowl there is a bunny made from hay and cardboard.

One of the most important traditions in Romania at Easter time, is decorating boiled eggs in their shells. Romanian Easter eggs are famous all over the world because of their colourful and intricate design, created on the delicate shell. It is a long lasting tradition that has its roots in religion, and every year, in […]

Romanian Drob Recipe – Easter’s Most Loved Appetiser

The drob, which looks similar to a meat loaf, cut in slices. You can see the sliced hard boiled egg in the middle

This Romanian drob recipe is always present at the Easter dinner table. In Romania. Lamb is usually only consumed during Easter time, when people buy a whole lamb and cook it in different ways. Growing up, Easter was always a celebration when the entire family would gather around the table, children, parents and grandparents. It […]