When I need a hearty meal and don't feel like complicating things, I make potato stew with pork. I usually cook it on days when I have a few vegetables in the fridge and a piece of meat that I don't...
The last time I made chicken drumsticks at home, I wanted to change up the routine a bit. I had some pomegranates that I don’t always use in cooking, and buttermilk and yogurt always save me when...
The first time I made stuffed cabbage with this recipe, I had a long day. It wasn't a festive occasion; I just craved a warm meal that would last and wouldn't give me a headache with a lot of dirty...
I've often come home in the evening, hungry and not in the mood for elaborate recipes. A few times, I've quickly sliced some chicken breast, gathered whatever I had on hand – a stick of butter, a...
Smoked Paprika Ham was part of my work lunch pack a few years ago when it was hard to find anything tasty that was ready-made. In the meantime, I’ve stopped buying it and prefer to make it at home,...
When the holidays approach, I almost always make turkey aspic. It’s not difficult, but it requires a bit of patience and a large enough pot. I usually choose turkey feet and wings, and depending on...
I have prepared this chicken paprikash multiple times, usually whenever I get my hands on a good free-range chicken. I typically use meat from local farms, brought by family or sourced from someone I...
I can't go a month without making a potato stew with smoked sausages and rosemary. Especially when I have some good smoked meat from the market and the sprouted potatoes are sitting on the shelf....
I have never missed the chanterelle season in Băișoara, especially after rain, when the fir forest is full. Every time I save some for this recipe with chicken thighs, cream, and pasta. It's a dish...
I bought bacon more on a whim, knowing I wouldn't keep it in the fridge for long. I like it, but I try to use it sparingly. This time, I had chicken drumsticks and came up with the idea to wrap them...
Some time ago, I found a nearly forgotten pack of semolina in the cupboard, even though I used to make fried semolina often as a child and even later, alongside paprika stew. I use this recipe when I...