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 […]
Side Dishes, Traditional Romanian Dishes
A Guide To the Most Delicious Romanian Salads – With Recipes
In this article, I want to talk to you about the most delicious Romanian salads. In Romania, the term “salad” refers not just to a bowl of greens, but to other dishes that may be either spreads or dips. During the warm summer months, light and refreshing salads are popular, often made with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs. These salads are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Main meals, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Sweet Cabbage With Pork Recipe – Mancare de Varza cu Carne de Porc
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. […]
Christmas is the most important holiday in Romania, celebrated together with the entire family. All the members of the family gather in one house, around a large table filled with the best dishes in Romanian cuisine. One thing I can tell you is that if you join a Romanian family for dinner, and not necessarily […]
Pickles, Romanian Cuisine, Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romanian Pickled Peppers in Vinegar – Gogosari Murati
I have just returned home from a trip to Romania, where I visited my family. As it’s October, I found my mom in the middle of the pickling schedule, and whilst I was here, I learned how she makes the Romanian pickled peppers in vinegar. As I have never pickled gogosari before myself, I hung […]
Romanian beef soup is one of the most popular ciorba recipes in Romania. You will find it in every Romanian restaurant, and in every household. My mom used to make it every other week or so, when I was growing up. The Ciorba de Vacuta – which in Romanian actually translates as “Little Cow Soup” […]