For lunch or dinner, you can make this easy and healthy Chicken Caesar Salad recipe. When dining out, this is the salad I usually request if the restaurant offers it on the menu. You might think the Caesar salad package mixes and salad kits are a better (and easier) choice but the homemade salad is just as easy to make.
Time: 30 min, Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min.
Servings: 2 servings [Read more...]
If you are in need of a hearty, tasty and nutritious meal this recipe is for you! I know this Old-Fashioned Beef Stew recipe from one of my cookbooks and one of the reasons I make it quite often is that it uses basic ingredients found in every home. Also, the red wine adds a rich and tasty flavour to the stew.
Time: 120 min, Prep: 45 min. Cook: 75 min.
Servings: 5-6 [Read more...]
This is my mom’s recipe for Biscuit Chocolate Rolls or Romanian Salam de Biscuiti. It’s quick to make and there is no cooking involved. You can enrich the recipe by adding anything you like such as raisins, nuts, almonds etc. (I’ve added Turkish delight & coconut flakes). It takes only 15-20 minutes to prepare but the rolls need to be refrigerated for a few hours. I remember as kids, my brother and I could never wait for them to cool properly. Try it once and you’ll be hooked. I guarantee it!
Time: 20 min, Prep: 20 min.
Servings: 2 rolls [Read more...]
Eggplant Salad or Salata de Vinete is a very popular appetizer in many parts of Romania. It’s a great vegetarian option and very easy to make. You can serve it over sliced bread, baked snack bread or crackers. Traditionally the eggplants are grilled until skin is charred and then, they are finely chopped with a wooden knife since if a metal knife is used the eggplant flesh will turn black. I usually use the food processor (with metal blades 
) since it’s faster.
Time: 60 min, Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.
Servings: 6-8 [Read more...]
It’s proven by scientists that men like beer 
. So, for this New Year’s party, I decided to make some homemade snacks that would go with beer… no wonder all cheese sticks (and beer) were gone sooner than expected. I remember my mom used to make some great salty sticks (Romanian Saratele), topped with sesame or poppy seeds, which were always a hit. I didn’t have her recipe this time (I promise to try that one too) so I’ve come up with my own version and it turned out great.
Time: 55 min, Prep: 40 min. Cook: 15 min.
Servings: ~50 cheese sticks [Read more...]
This is a tasty and easy to prepare Romanian recipe known as ‘Tocanita de ficatei cu ciuperci’. It is full of flavour and nutritious as liver is a good source of iron, protein and Vitamin A. We usually serve it with polenta.
Time: 40 min, Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.
Servings: 4-5 [Read more...]
Stuffed baked potatoes make a great appetizer for parties of all kinds and can be prepared ahead of time. They are also a perfect side dish to accompany just about any meal. This is a stuffed potato recipe I learned from our friend’s grandma or “buni” as we all call her . I baked them in the oven but you could also use a microwave to pre-bake the potato before stuffing; just make sure to pierce a few holes with a fork in each potato so they don’t explode in the microwave.
Time: 80 min, Prep: 20 min. Cook: 60 min.
Servings: 10-12 [Read more...]
I am a big fan of mushrooms and I am always looking for new recipes to enjoy them. Stuffed mushrooms are a classic party appetizer so I couldn’t resist making them for our New Year’s party. I really enjoyed the fresh flavour of the mushrooms stuffed with chicken and vegetables and topped with cheese. Try this recipe or if you have another version of stuffed mushrooms then do leave a comment and share it with us. I will be more than happy to try it out .
Time: 50 min, Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.
Servings: 25 [Read more...]
These mini cheese balls are a perfect appetizer or snack for parties. They are also easy and fast to make. I made these for our New Year’s party and our family and friends enjoyed them a lot.
Time: 30 min, Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min.
Servings: 35-40 cheese balls [Read more...]
This is one of my favourite desserts from my old recipe notebook. I’ve been making éclairs using this recipe for years and they are always a huge hit. Trust me, there is nothing more yummy than a homemade éclair!
Time: 85 min, Prep: 50 min. Cook: 35 min.
Servings: ~40 éclairs
Ingredients:
For pastry:
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