The Romanian sour cherry cake recipe has its roots embedded deep into my memories, as the first dessert I ever remember tasting. Every time I think about it I remember arriving at my grandma’s house, for the three month summer school holiday. She would always wait for me with a fresh out of the oven […]
I grew up next to a forest, and foraging during the summer months was a normal activity for us as children. We used to bring home elderflower, different berries, wild apples, sour green plums, mulberries, as well as nettles, which my mom would then cook. The Romanian socata recipe is a classic which I was […]
I have always liked this Romanian peas and chicken stew recipe. It was often cooked by one of my grandmothers on a weekend, when my mother, sister and I would go visit. I liked that this peas and chicken stew had a slightly sweet taste, and what kid doesn’t like dessert for lunch? Of course, […]
Every time I cook this Romanian roast chicken and potatoes recipe it takes me back to my university days. I would leave my grandma’s house early in the morning, juggling the Uni schedule with a part time job, snacking on pastries, chocolate, and sometimes the flavourless food from the school’s canteen. I would get back […]
Romanian beef soup is one of the most popular ciorba recipes in Romania. You will find it in every Romanian restaurant, and in every household. My mom used to make it every other week or so, when I was growing up. The Ciorba de Vacuta – which in Romanian actually translates as “Little Cow Soup” […]
Last autumn I visited my family back in Romania to celebrate my grandma’s 86th birthday. My mom made this Romanian baked pork steaks recipe, and my family gathered around for lunch to celebrate my grandmother. She is the last remaining grandparent I have, and her birthday is always a special occasion. On this occasion, I […]
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. […]
Main meals, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Meatballs With Sauce Recipe – Chiftele Marinate, A Delicious Classic!
Let’s talk about meatballs! I love them, and as you have made it to this page I bet you love them too. There are so many different meatball recipes out there. Even in Romania, there are lots of meatball recipes. I alone know four different ways to cook meatballs, as well as everyone else who […]
I have always loved this pan fried chicken liver and onions recipe, even though I was fussy about what I ate as a child. There was something about the unique and almost sweet taste of this dish. Combine that with the soft texture of the liver, I very much looked forward to dinner every time […]