When I think about the Romanian raisin cookies, I have a smile on my face. They remind me of the end of the school year when my grandparents would come to visit and see me receive my diploma for my accomplishments that year. They always bought raisin cookies and Joffre cakes with them and would buy […]
If you are looking for one of the more authentic dishes when it comes to Romanian cooking, these stuffed peppers are definitely a must try. Whenever I make Romanian stuffed peppers, I always feel the nostalgia that takes me right back to the summers spent at my grandma’s house. Whilst in my family this wasn’t […]
Sarmale is the national dish of Romania. It never misses from the table of a special celebrations such as a wedding, christening, or funeral, nor from the holiday meals of Christmas or Easter. No matter how modern a wedding is, there will always be sarmale as one of the main dishes. Like everyone else in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ever since I was a little girl, I remember eating fish roe salad. My mother would often make it and make my sandwiches with it sandwiches for school. The fish roe salad is a staple of the Romanian cuisine, and it is not only used as a spread for sandwiches, but it is always served […]