Recipes from Romania

A traditional Romanian dish featuring meat, cheese, and a tangy fermented polenta base.

A flaky, layered pastry filled with a sweet or savory filling, typically made with a buttery dough and filled with ingredients like cheese, apples, or meat.

A sweet variation of the traditional Romanian plăcintă, filled with spiced apples and a hint of cinnamon.

A classic Romanian apple-filled pastry made with layers of flaky dough and a sweet apple filling.

A sweet and flaky strudel filled with spiced apple slices and baked to perfection.

A flaky, layered pastry filled with a rich blend of aged sheep cheese and herbs

A delicate version of the traditional Romanian cheese pie with additional herbs

A classic Easter bread filled with a creamy cheese mixture, featuring a leaf-shaped design typical of Romanian and Moldovan traditions.

A traditional Romanian dish featuring creamy polenta topped with a fried egg and crispy pork belly.

A simplified version of the traditional dish with scrambled egg and crispy bacon instead of pork belly.

Flaky, cheesy pastries typical of Romanian cuisine

Soft, cheesy buns with a golden crust

Succulent chicken with creamy polenta and vegetables

Tender chicken with traditional Romanian polenta

A classic Romanian dish featuring tocană (a type of meat dish) served with mămăligă (polenta).

A hearty Romanian meal with tocană (meat dish) served alongside mămăligă and sautéed vegetables.

Traditional Romanian sarmale with spiced meat and slow-braised cabbage sauce

Spiced meat rolls wrapped in cabbage leaves and served with tomato sauce

A rich Easter bread made with layers of dough and filled with chocolate chips and cheese.

Smaller versions of the traditional pască de paști, perfect for serving at Easter gatherings.

A rich beef goulash with a tomato-based sauce and paprika

A traditional Romanian dish with slow-cooked beef goulash served in a warm bread bowl.

A traditional Romanian dish featuring lamb roasted with onions and garlic, served with side dishes.

A simple yet flavorful oven-baked lamb dish with garlic and onions, typical of Romanian cuisine.