The first time I made Varză a la Cluj was after a long day when I didn't feel like making stuffed cabbage, but I wanted something with a similar taste that would keep in the fridge. Since then, I...
I have baked pork shoulder with mustard sauce many times, especially when I want a hearty roast that stays tender and has a rich flavor. The recipe doesn't have complicated steps; it just requires...
I usually make homemade sausages in winter, when I have fresh pork meat and time to take care of all the stages without rushing. Relatives or friends always gather to help, especially with stuffing...
I have made homemade pork sausages several times, especially during holidays when you have fresh meat and want to know exactly what goes into them. Sometimes I sit at the table with someone and see...
I happened to arrive after Easter with a tray of lamb organs in the fridge, leftovers from classic dishes, but without the desire to make a meatloaf with whole eggs or to put everything in the oven....
I have made this chicken, chickpea, and curry soup several times, especially when I needed a hearty meal that would last for two days. I usually soak the chickpeas overnight, and by the next day,...
The day I made cabbage with smoked meats in a cauldron started early, after harvesting grapes and drinking fresh grape juice. The air was cool, but the sun was still shining. I gathered some...
I believe every kitchen should have at least one serious cauldron available. I rarely use it, but when it comes to gulyas or babgulyas, there really is no substitute. The last time I made it...
I usually make this soup when I have some turkey meat left over from a larger deboning or after cooking something else and there's meat left on the bone. I cook it in a regular pot, nothing fancy,...
After the hustle and bustle of pig slaughtering is over, I always take a few minutes to select the good pieces of bacon for cracklings. I usually do this on a large table, where I set aside the...
Every year, when we slaughter the pig for Christmas, the first piece of meat that goes into the pot is for the pig's feast. It's not a festive occasion or something planned well in advance –...
I have days when I don't want to complicate things, but I still crave something warm and filling. I usually have chicken breast and a carton of sour cream on hand, and mushrooms aren't often missing...