In Romania the so-called “stufat” is a delicate dish. You can make it with either legs of lamb or lamb ribs, about a kilo’s worth for 4 to 6...
The historical province of Bukovina, situated in the northeast of the Carpathian Mountains, is known for its breathtaking scenery and beautiful...
Most likely based on a Turkish recipe, that for kebab, it is now a Balkan staple, being eaten with delight in all countries of the area. However, the...
Lent is a 40-day period before Easter characterised by prayer and fasting. Staple Lenten dishes include sauerkraut, prunes, potatoes and other spring...
One of the most unconventional ideas in the conservative Romanian society of the late 19th century was the incineration of the dead, to replace the traditional earth burial.
The Macca Residence is currently housing the Archeology Institute in Bucharest.
Welcome to a new edition of the Cooking Show. Today I’ll bring you a pork recipe, given that recently the town of Balvanyos, in Covasna county, in...
Pork, cabbage, potatoes and sour cream are the most commonly used ingredients in this region. Lard, ham, cured bacon, gammon, onion and home baked...
Today’s Cooking Show is about dishes typical of Wallachia, the southern part of Romania, between the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube. Its...
Aspic is a traditional dish from Muntenia, the former Romanian historical province of Wallachia, which used to be served at the boyars’ and...
As the holidays have just wound down, we have plenty of leftovers from the holidays here in Romania. One of the most common preparations that gets...
Smoking fish is one of the oldest ways of preserving food known to man, being considered better than salting or freezing. Smoked fish stands out with...
Bean stew is a dish as simple as it is tasty. You need 3 or 4 medium sized onions, two carrots, tomato paste, dried thyme, two bay leaves,...
We will be providing you now with one of the simpler recipes, but one which is an all-time favorite, especially at the New Year party. It is chicken...
Fishermen believe that carp is easier to catch in autumn. Equally popular at this time of the year is carp on a bed of cabbage. You need a large...
