The other day I was shopping for cheese and sausages at my local Romanian shop when a new product on the shelf caught my eye: a tub of cream cheese with peppers. Instantly, I was transported back to childhood and the version my mom used to make at home, the one I absolutely loved. I […]
Picture this: Easter has just passed and you’re left with a basket full of beautifully dyed red eggs. As much as we love seeing them on the festive table, eating them all before they go bad can be a challenge. That’s where this classic Romanian Egg Salad recipe, or Salata de Oua, comes in. It’s […]
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 […]
Appetisers, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Zacusca Recipe – The Spread That Has Taken Over the World
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 […]
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. […]
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