Traditional Romanian Pig’s Alms (Pomana Porcului)
You can always count on Romanians to offer rich and hearty meals that easily count as comfort food. Some of the most symbolic meals are prepared during winter time. One...
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Traditional Romanian Pork Greaves and Lard
Pork greaves and lard are traditional Romanian foods that are traditionally prepared prior to the holiday season and then eaten pretty much throughout the year. It is fairly easy to...
Romanian Spongecake (Cozonac)
Every home has its own recipe for traditional spongecake, inherited from their ancestors or taken from friends or acquaintances. Some choose to follow the recipe down to a T while...
Mititei (Mici)
One of the benefits of making this dish at home is that you have total control over what goes in it. Mici is what I consider to be a ‘social’...
Papanasi (Romanian cheese doughnuts)
When it comes to papanasi (Romanian cheese doughnuts) with cheese, cream sauce and jam, whether they are fried or boiled, I just can’t resist. I love this dessert with jam,...
Traditional Romanian Polenta (Mamaliga)
I see polenta as a stand-alone dish, not simply a side dish. But it is a versatile food that pairs well with meat, fish, sauces stews and eggs. It is...
Romanian Lamb Haggis (Drob the Miel)
An Easter meal is not the same if it does not contain drob, a traditional Romanian food which is usually prepared only during the Easter holidays, although it is suitable...
Romanian Tripe Soup
Of oriental origin, tripe soup is a favorite in Romanian cuisine. Not at all complicated to make, tripe soup has a delicious taste and its preparation is based on a...
Romanian Beef Salad (Salata de Boeuf)
Beef (boeuf) salad is indispensable on the Romanian holiday table, especially during Easter and Christmas. Romanians follow several recipes for beef salad, and we have compiled a selection of the...
Amazing Food Bloggers: Chef Hami Sharafi, Persian Food Ambassador
We are very excited this week to introduce Hami Sharafi – chef, food blogger, and Persian food ambassador. Hami runs a blog under the name I got it from my...
Chef of the Week: Chef Tomica Đukić, Chef to the Amazing Croatian National Football Team
Croatia is a fantastic sports nation, boasting loads of Olympic and World Champions, from Water Polo, Handball, to Ski and Tennis (Goran Ivanišević, anyone?!). As in much of Europe, football...
Chef of the Week: Multi-talented and Go-Getter Chef Kostas Magoulas, Bahrain
Chef, consultant, founder of a successful vegan catering business, Instagram influencer – Chef Kostas Magoulas is a man of many hats. And did we mention he is only 30? So...