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 […]