Chicken thighs with mustard sauce are something I make quite often, especially when I need something that doesn't require much effort but still adds a bit of flavor compared to classic baked thighs....
Meatballs with vegetable sauce and caramelized onions I was never a huge fan of meatballs with tomato sauce when I was a kid, but since I started making them with more vegetables and caramelized...
I have made chicken with tomato and garlic sauce several times, each time with slight adjustments, but this version with wine, oregano, and no onion really comes out balanced in flavor. I used a good...
Sometimes, when I can't stick to fasting, I resort to simple options like meat with vegetables and rice. Today, I had some pork chops and a fennel bulb on hand, so I quickly made a skillet chop with...
I have made this combination of beef tenderloin with creamy spinach and sautéed potatoes several times. My first attempts with the beef didn't always turn out as I wanted, but after a few tries, I...
I have made this pork chop with mustard and beer sauce several times, especially when I know I need a hearty meal that doesn't keep me in the kitchen for too long. I love that the meat can be...
Oven-baked chicken on a bed of vegetables Often, when I have a whole chicken, I take out the breast and save it for another recipe, using the rest for baking with vegetables. It may seem like more...
Boiled Ham in Brine (Sour Cabbage Juice) I prepared the boiled ham in brine using the method I learned in my teenage years from Aunt Irina from Horoatul-Crasnei, Sălaj. This time I used smoked ham...
Turkey Goulash with Dumplings I often make this turkey goulash, especially when I'm in the mood for a hearty yet light one-pot meal. Ideally, I would cook it in a cauldron outdoors, but most of the...
Oven-Baked Pork Belly with Garlic, Paprika, and Wine Pork belly, with all its layers, is the kind of meat that disappears quickly from the table. I usually buy pre-sliced pork belly so I can choose...
I have made scallopini several times, and it always helps when I need a quick and tasty meal without complications. The last time, I used pork shoulder because that’s what I had in the fridge, even...
Every time I have leftover mushrooms and cheese in the fridge, I think of this moussaka. It's not the classic version, but it's one of the simplest ways to use ground turkey and potatoes. I've found...