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Monica
Dec 1
transylvanian pork and potato soup
This sour soup is best cooked with sauerkraut juice and it is made mostly in wintertime, when after months of fermenting in barrels, the...
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Monica
Nov 10
romanian mici
Mici (literally translated little ones ) are made from minced pork, beef or sheep or a mixture of them, shaped like small sausages and...
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Monica
Nov 3
romanian sauerkraut - made in malaysia
The main Christmas dish in Romania is sarmale , sauerkraut leaves stuffed with minced pork meat. Living in Malaysia, I couldn’t find...
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Monica
Oct 13
salata de boeuf - romanian beef salad
This is a much loved salad in Romania and there is no celebration without it. Whenever a clear chicken/beef soup is made, the meat and...
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Monica
Sep 29
romanian plum dumplings
A common fall dessert in my hometown in Transylvania, with its origins in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Enjoy! romanian plum dumplings...
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Monica
Aug 26
carmen's schnitzel
In one of my visits to my friend Carmen, she made schnitzels… but a bit different from the schnitzels I know. They were crispier and...
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Monica
Aug 11
transylvanian cluj-style cabbage
This is a deconstructed version of sarmale or stuffed cabbage rolls, the Romanians’ most loved food. The name comes from one of the...
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Monica
Jun 9
transylvanian garlic potato soup
Few ingredients are needed for this soup, but, I promise, it is so good. Enjoy! transylvanian garlic potato soup Ingredients 4 medium...
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Monica
May 5
transylvanian easter soup
As a child, when my mum cooked the traditional lamb soup for Easter, she cooked the head of the lamb. I remember the eye looking out from...
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Monica
Apr 28
cumin soup
This is my mum's dish, a tasty and simple Transylvanian dish. Enjoy! cumin soup 3 portions Ingredients 15g cumin seeds 2 tsp Vegeta or 1...
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Monica
Feb 4
transylvanian beef, peas and dumplings soup
This is another recipe I got from one of my good friends, Lili. It is from her dear grandmother, who was Saxon - the German ethnicity in...
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Monica
Jan 21
angry donuts
I learned how to make these donuts when I was a child in Transylvania. The dough is similar to the eclair one. They’re known as ‘angry...
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Monica
Jan 14
transylvanian smoked bean soup
This is a very satiating soup and represents Transylvania so well with the smoked meat, tarragon, paprika and the roux. It is better...
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Monica
Dec 17, 2023
chicken livers with caramelized onions
This is my comfort food, chicken livers with caramelized onions, french fries and salad. Usually I eat them with a cabbage salad but...
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Monica
Dec 17, 2023
romanian tomato, cucumber and onion salad
In my country, Romania, a fresh vegetable salad is always an addition to the main dish. This particular salad is one of the most beloved....
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Monica
Dec 10, 2023
transylvanian meatball soup
This is one of the most beloved soups in my family. It’s the best hangover cure too. Enjoy! transylvanian meatball soup Ingredients The...
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Monica
Nov 12, 2023
gogu's baked spareribs
My friends all love to cook and one of them, Gogu, cooked these spareribs for us. They were so tender and tasted so good I had to get the...
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Monica
Oct 22, 2023
romanian stuffed mushrooms
This dish is best shared with friends, and goes great with a cold beer or white wine! The recipe is traditionally made with peppery milk...
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Monica
Oct 8, 2023
rice pilaf
In Romania rice is mostly used as a side dish for meat. During the summer it’s usually eaten with a fresh salad, and during winter with...
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