Poppy Seed Cake
Poppy Seed Cake is quite unique in its flavor and a lot like to add it in sponge cake. In Germany we like to eat it as the star of the show. This recipe requires a little bit of your time, but I promise it will be worth it in the end. On…
Shepherds Pie
Shepherds Pie is a nice potato dish made with beef or lamb and is a very hearty dish. I really love this dish for its simplicity and easiness of preparation. I grew up eating it and I’m sure you will enjoy this dish as well. Some like to bake it without cheese on…
Cozonac with Walnut Filling
Cozonac with Walnut Filling is a Romanian yeasted sweetbread, which is traditionally made for special occasions like Easter and Christmas. Due to the added egg and butter the bread has a beautiful fluffy and soft texture. This recipe only takes a little effort, but in the end it will be worth it. Cozonac…
Cozonac with Turkish Delight
Cozonac is a Romanian yeasted sweetbread, which is traditionally made for special occasions like Easter and Christmas. Due to the added egg and butter the bread has a beautiful fluffy and soft texture. This recipe only takes a little effort, but in the end it will be worth it. I personally prefer eating…
Papanasi
A common Romanian Dessert called Papanasi which is made with branza de vaca (which has the consistency of Ricotta). It’s such a tasty fried dough dessert, because it isn’t too sweet and satisfies the desire for fried food and some fruitiness. The dough is very easy to prepare and once fried has a…
Chicken Paprika Cream Sauce
Chicken Paprika Cream Sauce is nice and creamy with a pinch of paprika flavor. The cream will give you a nice velvety feel in your mouth and satisfy your taste buds. The cream sauce is really easy to make and takes only 20 minutes to make. Serve this with either rice, mashed potatoes…
Sarmale (Cabbage Rolls)
Sarmale is a standard dish in Romania and is one of my most favorite dishes from this country. This dish is literally meat and some cabbage. You can make them any time you want and due to the quantity it can feed a lot of people or feed you well for a couple…
Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs seem to be a house staple around the world and each country has their own version of it. In France they like to fill them with crab meat or tuna. In Romania they mix in pate and butter as a filling. This recipe is a base version and you can add…
Potato Meatballs
Potato Meatballs as you can tell have parts meat and potatoes in it. The potatoes will add some softness to the meatballs and also help keep them together. Overall they will stay moist and won’t taste dry. This recipe is a good alternative with those who can’t eat gluten and look for a…
Farmer Stew (Bauerneintopf)
This farmer stew is a quick recipe my mom makes and it would fill our bellies. In Germany you could actually go to the store and get a Bauerneintopf seasoning pack, but not everyone lives in the Germany. I made this version for you to experience in case you live outside Europe. Farmer…
