If you are in need of a hearty, tasty and nutritious meal this recipe is for you! I know this Old-Fashioned Beef Stew recipe from one of my cookbooks and one of the reasons I make it quite often is that it uses basic ingredients found in every home. Also, the red wine adds a […]
Biscuit Chocolate Rolls
This is my mom’s recipe for Biscuit Chocolate Rolls / Salami or Romanian Salam de Biscuiti. It’s quick to make and there is no cooking involved. You can enrich the recipe by adding anything you like such as raisins, nuts, almonds etc. (I’ve added Turkish delight & coconut flakes). It takes only 15-20 minutes to […]
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 […]
Chicken Livers with Mushrooms
This is a tasty and easy to prepare Romanian recipe known as ‘Tocanita de ficatei cu ciuperci’. It is full of flavour and nutritious as liver is a good source of iron, protein and Vitamin A. We usually serve it with polenta. Time: 40 min, Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min. Servings: 4-5
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 […]
Chocolate Cake I
Ingredients for a 33 x 22.9 x 5.08 cm (13 x 9 x 2 inch) baking pan: 260 g sugar 8 eggs 40 ml water 50 ml oil 30g cocoa 150 g cake flour The pan should be greased with butter and floured or lined with parchment paper. Directions: Sponge cake: Beat egg whites and water […]
Chocolate and Butter Filling
Ingredients: 4 eggs 200 g sugar 330 g unsalted butter , at room temperature ( ~ 3 butter sticks ) 2.5 Tbsp cocoa Directions: Beat the eggs and the sugar in a bowl over a pot of boiling water until thick and creamy. Then add half of the cocoa and mix until well combined. […]