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 […]
Desserts, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Macaroni Pudding With Cottage Cheese and Raisins Recipe – Budinca de Macaroane
The Romanian macaroni pudding with cottage cheese and raisins is a dessert I grew up with, and this recipe brings in so many memories. Before I ever encountered spaghetti carbonara or penne arrabbiata, pasta, to me, meant one thing: sweet. This dish was a regular treat growing up, especially during school holidays, when my grandma […]
There’s no Romanian seaside holiday without the unmistakable smell of freshly fried hamsii drifting through the salty air. Walk along the promenade in Eforie Nord or Mangalia, where I used to go in holiday, and you’ll see beachgoers queuing for cardboard trays of sizzling hot anchovies still crackling from the fryer, sprinkled with coarse salt […]
Main meals, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Chicken and Onion Stew Recipe – Tocanita de Ceapa cu Pui
If you grew up in Romania—or even just had the joy of eating in a Romanian home—you already know that tocanita is the ultimate comfort food. It’s one of those dishes that doesn’t need much fuss. A few onions, some root veggies, maybe a bit of meat, and somehow it turns into something magical. Everyone […]
I always thought that pilaf was the “solid” alternative to chicken soup. It gives that same comfort and homely feeling, with a rich chicken flavour that feels like a big hug, especially when it’s cold outside. The taste of a good Romanian chicken pilaf is both hearty and delicate: the rice is soft and creamy […]
I grew up with Chiftele – this staple versatile traditional Romanian food. Whilst you will rarely find them in restaurants, they are made at home at least a couple of times a month. The Romanian pork meatballs might look just like their relatives around the world, but they taste completely different. Firstly, they have a […]
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, […]
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 […]