Tag: European
Artisan Bread
Imagine the store has closed and you have no bread in the house. Fear not, since you can make some delicious artisan bread. This artisan bread recipe is very easy to execute and though the resting time seems long, it will not disappoint. Another benefit of making your own bread is the simple…
Potato Leek Soup
Potato Leek soup is something I just love to make, if I want something creamy with texture. Some people really like soups with broth with a minimal content like veggies. From my experience living in Romania, I ate a lot of soups with just broth and some veggies or meat and never felt…
Celeriac-Carrot Salad (Salata de telina si morcov)
Celeriac-Carrot salad is a dish made for breakfast or in between meal times. If you can not eat bread, then you can substitute it with red bell peppers. This dish is best consumed within 2-3 days, since homemade mayonnaise will go bad during that time. Celeriac-Carrot Salad Ingredients Mayonnaise: You can always choose…
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…
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.
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…
