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
Éclairs
Indulge in the irresistible allure of homemade éclairs with this delectable recipe that will transport your taste buds to a patisserie in the heart of Paris. With their delicate, golden shells and luscious cream-filled centres, eclairs are a quintessential French pastry that never fails to delight. I’ve been making éclairs using this recipe for more […]
Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies are a beautiful treat for the holidays. Made with ground almonds and sandwiched together with a layer of raspberry jam, these cookies are simply iresistible! Time:95 min, Prep: 80 min. Cook: 15 min. per batch Servings: ~40-45 cookies Ingredients: 250 g white flour
Romanian Cozonac (nut & Turkish delight fillings)
The delicious aroma of freshly baked Cozonac is the smell of Romanian holidays. It is a sweet bread usually filled with nuts and/or Turkish delight (lokum). You can find Cozonac in every house at Christmas (or Easter). In the evening of the Christmas Eve children go out carol singing from house to house and they […]
Lemon Tiramisu
You should really try out this recipe! It is very light and refreshing and a great alternative to the well-known tiramisu made of coffee-soaked biscuits and flavoured with cocoa. It can be served by itself with no other toppings but this time I’ve decided to make mini-cakes and cover them with homemade marzipan. It was […]
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 […]
Chocolate Coconut Squares
This recipe was very popular years ago when I was a kid. In Romania is known as “Prajitura Tavalita”. The icing for the traditional recipe is made with cocoa but I’ve made my own version using chocolate instead. I know the original recipe from my aunt who lives in the same village as my grandparents; […]
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Romanian Sarmale)
Cooking Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Romanian Sarmale) for Christmas and all other major holidays is a Romanian tradition. They are usually made with pickled cabbage and stuffed with ground pork (sometimes combined with beef), rice and various herbs and spices. We serve these with polenta and a few generous tablespoons of sour cream. Time: 135 min, Prep: 45 […]