Romanian Fried Cheese Recipe – Cascaval Pane

Two slices of fried cheese, on a blue plate, alongside fries. One of the slices is cut in half and you can see the gooey cheese inside

If you want to impress your guests or just your family, you must try this Romanian fried cheese recipe. I have very fond memories of this dish because it was a treat I would have very rare, mostly in restaurants and never at home. This dish features Cașcaval, a semi-hard Romanian cheese with a nutty, […]

Romanian Spinach With Eggs Recipe – Spanac cu Ou

A grey plate shaped like a flower with the creamed spinach in the middle, and a fried egg in a round shape on top.

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 […]

Romanian Potato And Sausage Casserole Recipe – Tocanita de Cartofi Cu Carnati

A blue casserole dish with the dish in it. You can see potatoes, red pepper and sausage slices inside. It is topped with fresh dill on top.

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 […]

Romanian Pork Schnitzel Recipe – Snitel de Porc

A blue plate with two pork schnitzels on it, on a bed of mashed potatoes

A couple of nights ago, talking to a friend about Romanian food, I came across the humble pork schnitzel. I couldn’t remember the last time I had one, but I got an instant craving for it. So I went to the shop, bought some pork chops, and returned home to make this delicious Romanian pork schnitzel recipe. This is one of those comfort […]

Romanian Moussaka Recipe – Musaca de Cartofi

A close-up of a slice of moussaka in a triangle shape. You can see the first layer of potatoes, the thick layer of minced meat, and the last layer of potatoes with the sour cream mix on top, sprinkled with chopped parsley. It sits on a blue plate, alongside chopped fresh green salad.

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 […]

Romanian Roast Leg of Lamb – An Easter Classic Recipe

A large grey plate on a yellow tea towel. On the plate there is mash potatoes, slices of roast leg of lamb covered with the onion and garlic sauce, as well as two slices of pickles.

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 […]

Romanian Roasted Pork Leg Joint Recipe – Spata de Porc la Cuptor

A slice of the roasted pork leg joint topped with sauce and roast garlic and onions, resting on mashed potatoes. In the back you can see a pickle. There is a light brown sauce on the white plate as well.

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 […]

Romanian Sweet Cabbage With Pork Recipe – Mancare de Varza cu Carne de Porc

A close-up of a grey plate with the cabbage with pork dish on it. In the middle there is a round polenta with a green pickled chili on top

Cabbage and pork are staple ingredients in the Romanian cuisine. So it’s no wonder that this Romanian sweet cabbage with pork recipe is like a match made in heaven. My mom used to make this recipe very often, during the winter months. It’s a perfect winter warmer and makes a great comfort food as well. […]