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 […]

How To Make Romanian Salata de Boeuf – Boeuf Salad Recipe

The Boeuf Salad on a creamy coloured plate with a black rim. It sits on a marble background, as well as on a grey tea towel with a round motif. The salad is decorated with four slices of pickles, eight slices of pickled red pepper and four sliced olives.

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. […]

How to Make Romanian Aubergine Salad – Salata de Vinete Recipe

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 […]

How to Make Romanian Spring Salad – Salata de Primavara Recipe

The appearance of the spring salad on our dinner table meant more and more sunny days, warmer weather, and soon, the summer holiday. This is a simple side salad that highlights the fresh taste of the first spring vegetables. During my childhood, we didn’t have fruits and vegetables available all year round. Each season had […]

How to Make Romanian Roasted Pepper Salad – Salata de Ardei Kapia Recipe

I have to admit that as a child I wasn’t particularly keen on the Romanian roasted pepper salad. We sometimes had it for our Sunday lunch, alongside steak and French fries, and I remember that I barely touched it. Growing up though, I started to appreciate the complex flavour of this simple salad and began […]