This year, my garden has been blessing me with more zucchini than I know what to do with. It’s been so hot that they seem to double in size within just a few days if I forget to check on them. But I’m not complaining. Having too many zucchini is a good excuse to keep […]
Traditional Romanian Dishes, Romanian Vegetarian Dishes
Romanian Zucchini Fritters With Cheese and Mint Recipe – Chiftele de Dovlecei cu Branza
Every summer we have to have the same conversation about… zucchini. How many have you planted in your garden this year? Too many, right? I know, I made exactly the same mistake. Every year I promise myself I’ll only plant one or two plants, and every year I end up harvesting more zucchini than I […]
Side Dishes, Barbecue Dishes, Romanian Vegetarian Dishes
Romanian Grilled Zucchini Salad Recipe – Salata de Dovlecei la Gratar
Last weekend I had my first barbecue of the season in my new home. It was a slightly belated birthday celebration with a few friends, good food, and plenty of laughter. Well, I say I had a barbecue, but the grilling was mostly done my friend Joe, who kept the barbecue busy with mici, sausages, […]
Romanian Vegetarian Dishes, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Green Beans Stew Recipe – Mâncărică de Fasole Verde
It’s been incredibly hot recently. We’ve already gone through the third heatwave of the summer, and it’s only the beginning of July. On days like these, the last thing I want is to spend hours standing over a hot stove. Instead, I find myself craving lighter lunches and dinners that are easy to prepare but […]
Romanian salads, Romanian Vegetarian Dishes
Romanian Green Beans Salad Recipe – Salata de Fasole Verde
Growing up, green beans were the only type of beans I would happily eat. And honestly, not much has changed since then. Other beans? I tolerate them, but green beans are still the only ones I truly enjoy. Most of the time, my mom would cook green beans in stews with chicken, especially for family […]
Traditional Romanian Dishes, Romanian Vegetarian Dishes
Romanian Leek Stew With Olives Recipe – Mancare de Praz cu Masline
I have to confess that it is the first time I am cooking this Romanian leek stew with olives recipe. As the 1st of April approaches, which would have been my grandma’s birthday, I found myself thinking about her more and more. And this is one of the recipes she used to cook often. I […]
Traditional Romanian Dishes, Main meals, Romanian Vegetarian Dishes
Romanian Garlic Mushrooms With Sour Cream Sauce Recipe – Ciuperci cu Smantana
During the 40 days leading up to Easter, many Romanians observe Lent, a period when meat consumption is reduced or avoided altogether, especially on Fridays. Even for those who are not particularly religious, this time of year often coincides with the arrival of spring, when lighter, vegetable-based dishes start appearing more often on the table. […]
Romanian Vegetarian Dishes, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Vegetables Stew Recipe – Ghiveci de Legume
I’ll be honest, growing up, I wasn’t the biggest fan of ghiveci de legume. I think it had something to do with the texture of aubergine, which my younger self refused to enjoy, or maybe it was because there was no meat in sight. As a child, the absence of meat in a meal automatically […]
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 […]