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I love the Romanian rice pudding. It is one of those childhood desserts that is very simple to make but always brings back so many great memories. Out of all| The Romanian Cookbook
I was lucky to grow up in a country that is very serious when it comes to sweets. Romanian desserts are not only delicious, there is also an extensive range| The Romanian Cookbook
This Romanian cozonac recipe takes time to make, but the end result is so worth it. Making cozonac is a labour of love. This is because it takes time, patience, and a lot of precision to make Romania’s most traditional dessert.| The Romanian Cookbook
This Romanian Diplomat Cake Recipe reminds me of many happy winters. For me, this is a winter cake. I used to make it for New Year’s Eve, when I used to live| The Romanian Cookbook
On this website I will take you on a culinary journey through my home country, Romania. We will cook together the most traditional dishes from Romania, as| The Romanian Cookbook
There are certain smells that instantly take me back to childhood, and one of them is the irresistible aroma of freshly baked crescent rolls filled with| The Romanian Cookbook
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 [...]| The Romanian Cookbook
I’ve been craving Romanian rhubarb cake ever since summer began. There’s something about that perfect balance between sweet and sour that makes it such a| The Romanian Cookbook
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| The Romanian Cookbook
I am very fond of this extremely easy Romanian strawberry tart recipe, and I think that’s because it was one of the first desserts I learned to make as a| The Romanian Cookbook
This Romanian fried anchovies recipe is my nostalgic attempt to bring that seaside moment home. While the street vendors often fry the anchovies whole —bones,| The Romanian Cookbook
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 [...]| The Romanian Cookbook
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 [...]| The Romanian Cookbook
Picture this: Easter has just passed and you’re left with a basket full of beautifully dyed red eggs. As much as we love seeing them on the festive table, eating them all before they go bad can be a challenge. That’s where this classic Romanian Egg Salad recipe, or Salata de Oua, comes in. It’s [...]| The Romanian Cookbook
If there’s one thing Romanians love on a chilly day, it’s a steaming bowl of sour soup, or ciorba. Among the many variations, Ciorba Taraneasca de Porc—a rustic Romanian pork soup—is one of the heartiest and most comforting. Loaded with tender pork, root vegetables, and the unmistakable tang of bors (fermented wheat bran) or pickled [...]| The Romanian Cookbook
I can easily say that Romanian semolina pudding is the dessert of my childhood. I remember how impatient I used to be, waiting for it to cool down, making| The Romanian Cookbook