Chicken a la Grec Soup is a traditional Romanian ciorba, delicious and perfect to warm you up on a cold winter’s day. This recipe is very easy to make, ready in just a little over half an hour. It combines the tender chicken and vegetables with the slight sourness from the lemon, eggs and sour […]
Our journey around the cuisine of Romania has brought us to what are the most popular side dishes that you will find in restaurants, or that you may want to cook at home. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the most popular Romanian side dishes, showcasing the ingredients and […]
This Romanian garlic chicken stew recipe reminds me of way back, when I was 7 or 8 years old, and I used to visit my grandmother together with my mom and sister. I remember always protesting, as my mother insisted that we walk there rather than take the bus. When we would finally arrive, my […]
Today I would like to talk to you about the delicious Romanian cheese that I grew up with. There are a few types of traditional Romanian cheese that you won’t find anywhere else in Europe. And, if you find anything similar, they certainly won’t taste the same. Cheese plays a very important role in Romanian […]
In Romania we say that we can’t let our stomachs go dry, so we have to eat soup. I grew up eating soup almost every day of the week. This Romanian vegetable soup recipe is a simple recipe that you can put together in about half an hour, which makes a great option for lunch. […]
I was lucky to grow up in a country that is very serious when it comes to sweets. Romanian desserts are not only delicious, there is also an extensive range to choose from, namely sweet breads to deep fried delights, chocolate decadence to the most delicate fruit cakes and simple milk based recipes to traditional […]
In Romania, the soup is a staple of the national cuisine. There are so many traditional Romanian soups, each more delicious than others. Ciorba, as the Romanian soup is mostly known as, is one of the main courses of the meal, eaten pretty much every day. History says that the ciorba has been introduced in […]
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. […]
The most classic of Romanian cakes are those delicious little bites that you find in the confectionery shops. Growing up, going to the confectionery shop and having to have a cake was an often occurrence. In fact, confectionary shops played a very important role in the social life of the country. It wasn’t just parents […]
Traditional Romanian food is hearty and full of flavour. The most common protein used in Romanian cuisine is pork, which is present in a lot of traditional dishes. Whilst Romanian food might not be in any of the top cuisines of the world, I can assure you that once you try it, you will want […]