Beans are one of the staple ingredients in the Romanian cuisine. We have several traditional recipes using them, which are cooked mostly during the winter months. Beans are not just an essential ingredient, but also provide warmth and comfort during the cold weather. Today I will teach you how to make the traditional Romanian bean […]
Traditional Romanian Dishes, Romanian Vegetarian Dishes
Romanian Vegan Stuffed Peppers Recipe – Ardei Umpluti de Post
Today, I’m excited to share with you a recipe that’s perfect for summer – Romanian vegan stuffed peppers. This dish is a plant-based twist on the traditional stuffed peppers that I grew up eating. You might be wondering, “Why vegan?” Well, in Romania, we have several fasting periods throughout the year when many people avoid […]
Bucharest was my home for many, many years. Even if I grew up in Transylvania, I spent all my summers and school holidays in Bucharest, with my grandma. That was at least 4 months a year. As soon as I finished high school I moved with her to Bucharest, for university, and lived in the […]
This is going to be a different article than my usual recipes, but I thought it would be fun to know what we usually serve (and eat) at a traditional Romanian wedding. I always talk about how amazing the wedding menu at Romanian weddings looks, and my friends are always amazed at the quantity of […]
Appetisers, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Zacusca Recipe – The Spread That Has Taken Over the World
I don’t think there is a more iconic spread than the Romanian zacusca. And there is no Romanian who don’t like it – if they say they don’t they are either lying or didn’t grow up in a traditional Romanian household. This Romanian Zacusca recipe belongs to my mom and is the same one I […]
This Romanian spinach with eggs recipe is a go-to summer dish for many. It’s quick to make and packs a good punch of vitamins and antioxidants. We’ve all heard about how healthy spinach is, but I’ll admit, I wasn’t always a fan. As a kid, I remember coming home from playing outside to find my […]
Main meals, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Potato And Sausage Casserole Recipe – Tocanita de Cartofi Cu Carnati
This Romanian potato and sausage casserole recipe is a beloved classic in the country’s cuisine. This comfort dish marries two of the country’s most cherished staples—hearty potatoes and smoked sausages – into a simple but full-of-flavour dish. It is a recipe that we usually eat during the cold months because it’s not only hearty but […]
Romania loves jam. Every year, as the days get long and warm, we Romanians go nuts for jam-making. Usually, it’s all about the classics – strawberries, cherries, you know the drill. But this time, I’ve got something a little different up my sleeve. I took a trip to this amazing lavender field the other […]
In Romania, we drink a lot of tea. Not black tea, but mostly fruity or, when we are sick, medicinal teas made from different herbs and flowers. Linden tea is mostly used for relaxation, and it’s a great aid for a good night’s sleep. It is said that the linden flowers are a great antioxidant […]
In Romania, we have jams and special jams. And this Romanian sour cherry jam is one of those special ones. What makes it special? The thick syrup the fruits are preserved in. Growing up, one of my favourite ways to eat sour cherry jam was by mixing it with sour cream. The syrup mixed with […]