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Few foods are more versatile than the potato, and we will be looking at a couple of recipes that are as effective as they are simple. ...

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...

Romanians have made it a habit to go out in the open for a barbecue, so today we bring you some grilling recipes. On the hot charcoal grills they...

The English Service of Radio Romania International wishes you happy and peaceful Easter holidays!

In spring, mackerel starts migrating to spawn. We dedicate this show to this tasty fish, which is a must for any lover of fish dishes, particularly...

Lent is a 40-day period before Easter characterised by prayer and fasting. Staple Lenten dishes include sauerkraut, prunes, potatoes and other spring...

Bukovina is a mountain region in northern Moldavia which used to be a mark of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which ruled it between 1775 and 1918....

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The Saxons were a population of ethnic Germans who settled in Transylvania a thousand years ago, bringing with them the traditions of their country...

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...

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Each of Romania’s historical provinces has its own specific cuisine. If we were to look at Moldavia, for instance, we cannot overlook the...