These delicious and crunchy pan-fried cod fillets are perfect for a quick meal. Pour yourself a glass of white wine and you’ve got the perfect dinner. This recipe uses only five main ingredients ( salt/pepper/oil for frying do not count), and takes only 25 minutes to make so you’ll be in and out of the […]
Ham and Cheese Roll
Ham and cheese rolls, wraps or sandwiches are very popular as appetizers. This weekend I’ve decided to give these a slightly different twist and make a Ham and Cheese Roll using a cottage cheese, ham and peppers filling rolled in a sheet of cheddar cheese (no bread or pita bread). If you have a party […]
Sesame Chicken Wings
This recipe is for all chicken wing lovers out there :). Sesame Chicken Wings are great as an appetizer for parties. Add your favourite side dish (celery & carrots sticks, salad, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, French fries) and you can also serve them as the main course. They are so good that you just can’t have […]
Eggplant Salad
Eggplant Salad or Salata de Vinete is a delightful and very popular appetizer in many parts of Romania. This recipe combines the rich, earthy flavours of grilled eggplants with the subtle tang of onion and the creaminess of mayonnaise. It pairs wonderfully with fresh bread slices or pita bread, crackers, or as a topping for […]
Cheese Sticks
It’s proven by scientists that men like beer :). So, for this New Year’s party, I decided to make some homemade snacks that would go with beer… no wonder all cheese sticks (and beer) were gone sooner than expected. I remember my mom used to make some great salty sticks (Romanian Saratele), topped with sesame […]
Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Cheese & Bacon
Stuffed baked potatoes make a great appetizer for parties of all kinds and can be prepared ahead of time. They are also a perfect side dish to accompany just about any meal. This is a stuffed potato recipe I learned from our friend’s grandma or “buni” as we all call her :). I baked them […]
Stuffed Mushrooms
I am a big fan of mushrooms and I am always looking for new recipes to enjoy them. Stuffed mushrooms are a classic party appetizer so I couldn’t resist making them for our New Year’s party. I really enjoyed the fresh flavour of the mushrooms stuffed with chicken and vegetables and topped with cheese. Try […]
Turkey Jelly (Romanian Piftie)
The traditional dish in Romania that is popular around Christmas holidays is actually pork jelly. It is made using pork trotters, rind, ears or feet as they contain a lot of natural gelatin. I have decided to use turkey since it has less fat and calories. This recipe is very easy to prepare but it […]
Fried Fish Balls
Romanians are big fans of fried pork meatballs (‘chiftele’). To satisfy our carvings for tasty meatballs, but in a healthier way, I’ve made my recipe of fried fish balls – fish contain less fat and calories than pork.