I always say that there is no Romanian barbecue without the classic Mici. So much so that I’ve introduced my British friends to Mici and now, for them either there is no perfect barbecue without them. They are so popular in Romania that are almost considered a national dish, after the sarmale. Every traditional Romanian restaurant serves them, and you can find the best of them on […]
I have to admit that growing up I wasn’t really a fan of the moussaka, and that’s because I wasn’t very keen on the texture of minced meat. Growing up my palette has changed and now I love it. This Romanian moussaka recipe is a classic of the Romanian cuisine. Whilst it is quite easy […]
The other day I decided to make this very easy Romanian green beans soup recipe because I was craving something light for lunch. I also had a pack of green beans in the fridge that I wasn’t planning to do anything with, which also made me think of making this soup. The green bean soup […]
The Romanian spring lamb stew recipe is a classic dish, part of the Easter celebrations. Whilst usually the main star of the Easter dinner is the roast lamb, this stew is usually eaten in the days past the main event. In Romania, we don’t really eat lamb at other times of the year, outside of […]
Romania has plenty of vegetarian recipes, and this delicate Romanian cauliflower soup recipe is one of them. Being a religious country, there are two long fasting periods over the year, before Christmas and before Easter. During these times, Romanians cook a lot of vegetarian recipes, which include variations of the traditional hearty dishes, but without […]
Easter Dishes, Main meals, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Roast Leg of Lamb – An Easter Classic Recipe
In Romania, we traditionally eat lamb for Easter. And the star of the Easter dinner is the Romanian roast leg of lamb, slowly cooked in garlic, rosemary and white wine sauce. Growing up, I always loved Easter because it was the only time I could enjoy lamb. Even when I left Romania, over 10 years […]
Easter is one of the two major holidays in Romania, alongside Christmas. For Easter, Romanians come together around their families and celebrate with a feast that spreads on the entire day. Easter Sunday is the most important day of this Christian holiday when the traditional Easter meal takes place. Many of the traditional Easter dishes […]
After a very stressful day, all I wanted to eat for dinner was a big plate of comfort food. And what mends your soul better than the humble potato? Don’t get me wrong though, whilst this Romanian potatoes with bacon recipe might use humble ingredients, it packs a big punch of flavours. It is indulgent, […]
I just love deviled eggs! They are such a treat because we rarely had them at home due to their seasonality. Typically, they are served as an appetiser during special occasions like Easter, and sometimes even Christmas. The Romanian deviled eggs recipe has many variations, such as adding liver pate or fun toppings like spring […]
Main meals, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Roasted Pork Leg Joint Recipe – Spata de Porc la Cuptor
There would be no celebratory meal in Romanian without a roasted pork steak. And there are several recipes, depending on what part of the pork you are working with. This year I decided to make a Romanian roasted pork leg joint recipe for Christmas, cooked with onions, garlic, and plenty of white wine. Initially, I […]