Romanian Potato Salad (Salate de Boeuf)
There are many Romanian dishes that I love like Sarmale. This dish though is one of my favorites and I could eat it all day long. I love the savoriness of it and even though mayonnaise can taste heavy at times the pickled ingredients will refresh the pallet. Romanian Potato Salad or Salate…
Cheesy Lasagna
I’m not an Italian, but still wanted to enjoy making a cheesy lasagna for the family. My mother taught me this recipe a while ago and I have eaten this Lasagna, since I could remember. The best part of a Lasagna was the corner and eating it next day again. I have found…
Romanian Cheesecake
This is not a typical homemade cheesecake you know from America and other recipes. It’s a quick Romanian cheesecake recipe when you are running out of time. This recipe is sweet a dessert and it does taste sweet, but has a savory taste to it due to the cheese. This recipe literally under…
Apple Pie Pockets
A quick lazy apple pie pockets recipe, when you feel like having apple pie without making the pastry dough. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream or vanilla cream. This recipe is for kids, who desire a quick dessert and you can choose the amount of sugar that comes in. Apple Pie…
Instant Pot Filled Peppers
I have visited and lived in several countries and found that filled peppers are a common dish. This version is a combination of the flavors I have found over the years. I do recommend cooking these in an Instant Pot, since it is meant to be quick and feed a family.
Filled Chocolate Balls (Bomba)
Chocolate filled balls or Bomba is a a sweet Romanian chocolate dessert. On my wedding my mother-in-law made these as a dessert and they were so tasty. It is a very simple Romanian recipe which can be made with an alcoholic filling or without.
Bean Soup (Ciorba de fasole)
Bean soup or ciorba de facole is a staple in my mother-in-laws house. You can serve this as a vegetarian dish or add a dollop of sour cream into the soup.
Salata de Vinete (Aubergine Salad)
This is a Romanian classic dish that is eaten during breakfast or as a snack. It is very tasty and very easy to prepare. One of my favorite dishes from Romania. This recipe is a vegan recipe, but can be adjusted with using mayonnaise.
Tuna Sandwich
Tuna Sandwich is something I grew up with. It was quickly made and took little effort. I mean even when I was a lazy teenager I had no issues to create this little dish. You literally just need a bowl and a fork. The older I got the more variations I created and…
Rainbow Taco Salad
Rainbow Taco Salad is such an easy dish to prepare and can be adjusted to what family or friends like. Don’t like black olive, then switch them for something else. The sky is the limit! I like to add a variety of salty, fresh and acidic elements to my salad. For a party…
