Cuisine: Romanian Recipes

Check out these delicious traditional Romanian recipes.

Cozonac cu Nuca (Romanian Spongecake with Walnuts)

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Spongecake is a traditional Romanian dessert typically served during major holidays such as Easter and Christmas. However, as time has marched on, shop-bought spongecakes have become more and more popular...

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September 5, 2020

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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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August 12, 2020

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Romanian Spongecake (Cozonac)

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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...

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August 11, 2020

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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’...

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August 10, 2020

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Papanasi (Romanian cheese doughnuts)

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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,...

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August 10, 2020

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Traditional Romanian Polenta (Mamaliga)

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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...

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August 10, 2020

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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...

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August 10, 2020

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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...

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August 10, 2020

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