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 […]
When I was still living in Romania, I used to love buying pig ears and munch on them. It was one of the little joys of each December – as this is the only time when pork ears would be available to buy in the local markets. Living abroad though, and in an area where […]
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 […]
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. […]
You can say that the Romanian white bean dip is the equivalent of the Middle Eastern hummus. Whilst my mom and my sister have always loved this traditional Romanian dip, I never really got along with it. This is because I am not a fan of beans. I know, I know, I am Romanian, how […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Salata de Boeuf is a traditional dish of Romanian cuisine. It is mostly made at Christmas, Easter and New year’s Eve, but it is also served at big events such as weddings, Christenings and even funerals. I grew up with Salata de Boeuf and I could never imagine not having it several times a year. […]
I have always loved the Romanian aubergine salad, which was made so often by my mother and my grandmother. The aubergine salad is such a staple of the Romanian cuisine, and it is deep embedded into every local’s mind. It is actually the recipe that I cook most often that reminds me of home. I […]
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