Recipes from Moldova

A traditional Moldovan borscht made with beets, cabbage, and a touch of sour cream.

A traditional Moldovan dish of creamy cornmeal mush served with sautéed chicken liver and onions.

A comforting dish of soft cornmeal porridge served with a savory chicken liver topping.

Traditional Moldovan meatballs served in a rich marinara sauce

A hearty Moldovan stew with meatballs and vegetables

Traditional Moldovan pastries filled with blueberry jam

Classic Moldovan turnovers filled with sweet jam

A variation of the traditional Easter bread from Moldova, featuring a rich cheese filling and a braided leaf design.

Classic Moldovan polenta made with cornmeal and served with sour cream and butter.

Creamy and flavorful polenta served with sour cream and butter.

Thin crêpes filled with cream, cherries, halva, and nuts

Classic crêpes with a nutty filling and cherry topping

A traditional Moldovan sheep's milk cheese with a modified fermentation process to enhance flavor development and texture.

A unique Moldovan variation of coliva featuring a fermented dough base instead of traditional grains, enriched with nuts, honey, and spices, served during religious ceremonies.