Author: Jessica
Pomana Porcului
Pomana Porcului is a dish that contains a lot of pork meat parts. This is a traditional dish and it taste so good. It is so easy to make and it will feed you for a couple of days. My parents-in-law used to grow a pig in their garden. They fatten it until…
Tzatziki Sauce
Everyone makes a different Tzatziki version of it. I like mine pretty garlicky, but that is up to you. This is a super quick recipe and you are going to love it. Tzatziki Sauce is a dish that comes from Greece and mostly know as a dip. I like the freshness of this…
Torta Dulce (Sweet Cake)
Torta Dulce is a Romanian vegetarian sweet cake where you will make burned caramel, nuts and raisins. I have eaten it for years and have to say, that it tastes great. The burnt caramel gives the cake a deep and slightly bitter flavor. Not bitter inedible, but a nice deep caramel flavor. This…
Tocanita Cuiperci (Mushroom Stew)
Tocanita Cuiperci is a Romanian dish, that my mother-in-law has often cooked. She likes to cook it to avoid eating too much meat. It is a simple dish served with either mamaliga or can be served with rice or mashed potatoes. Mushroom Stew doesn’t take long to prep or cook and can be…
Falafel
I tasted some Falafel and found that they are very tasty as a snack. The crunchy exterior and juicy interior are truly addictive. Some may not have had Falafel and probably think of it as a try vegetarian meatball, but if prepared well taste amazing. Falafel is mainly made out of chickpeas and…
Creamy Chicken Roulade
Creamy Chicken Roulade is a little showstopper for the family. It takes a little more effort to make, but I promise you won’t regret it once you eat it. The cream cheese filling will give it a nice texture and flavor. The bacon and cheese will five it a nice extra layer of…
Hamburger Sauce
Hamburger Sauce is pretty much a simple minced beef sauce and can be whipped up in as little as 15 minutes. When you are running out of time or simply need a quick sauce to satisfy your hunger. Most of the ingredients should be in your pantry and is a cost effective recipe….
Zarzavat
Zarzavat is a Romanian Base that is often used for their soups. It contains salt, which you need to consider while using it. This recipe helps you to make this for your home and to preserve it for future use. Very easy to make and it will help you to not have to…
Oriental Salad
Oriental Salad is something my mother-in-law has made, when they would do their fast for Easter and not eat any dairy or meat. It is a very simple dish and takes literally less than one our of your time. The acidity of the vinegar and the nice crunch of onions will make it…
Salata de Icre (Fish Egg Salad)
Salata de Icre is a very common dish in Romania and tastes differently in some regions. This is my mother-in-laws recipe and she makes it with grit and milk. In my husbands family salata de icre is a dish for New Years Eve to grant you a successful and “swimmingly” start into the…
