Croissant Pudding with Berries | Budinca de Croissante cu Fructe de Padure

by ArtsyBites Chef 7:29 AM

I first sampled this recipe in India, while on a work trip to Gurgaon. The hotel I was...

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Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs

by ArtsyBites Chef 1:57 PM

I recently discovered that I love eggs in three different ways. First, in cakes and desserts (who doesn't!)....

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Sauerkraut Salad | Salata de Varza Murata

by ArtsyBites Chef 10:27 AM

It's the holidays season. We are fortunate enough to be able to fill our table with lots of goodies,...

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Pickles | Muraturi

by ArtsyBites Chef 1:55 PM

Pickling is one savory approach to preserve fruits and vegetables for a few months. The most popular pickles...

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Vegetable Medley Stew | Ghiveci de Legume

by ArtsyBites Chef 11:05 AM

If you are ever in the mood for a lot of different vegetables in a juicy stew, then you...

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Sarmale de Post cu Nuca in Foi de Vita | Walnut and Veggies Stuffed Dolmades

by ArtsyBites Chef 2:26 PM

The spring has finally arrived, and Easter is just around the corner. The recipe presented here has its roots...

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Peach Caprese Salad | Salata Caprese cu Piersici

by ArtsyBites Chef 9:23 AM

Have you found delicious tomatoes and peaches in your garden, and are looking for the perfect summer recipe? This...

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Romanian Beef Tripe Soup | Ciorba de Burta

by ArtsyBites Chef 8:36 AM

This post presents a delicious and fairly unique authentic soup from my home country Romania. Informally, we call this...

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Fusion Garlic Sauce | Mujdei Taiwanez

by ArtsyBites Chef 9:09 AM

Romanians love raw garlic with their food: you might know this by now if you've followed my recipes....

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Creamy Soup of Vegetables and Chicken | Supa Crema de Legume cu Pui

by ArtsyBites Chef 9:18 AM

My brother and I gave our mom a really hard time as kids, particularly when it came to her...

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Authentic Romanian Homemade Borsch | Borş De Casă

by ArtsyBites Chef 6:44 AM

Sour soups are so common in Romanian cuisine that they have their own name - 'ciorbe' (singular: 'ciorbă'). I've...

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Stuffed Peppers, Tomatoes, and Summer Squash | Ardei, Rosii, si Dovlecei Umpluti

by ArtsyBites Chef 9:43 AM

I've seen stuffed bell peppers quite often here in the United States. That recipe has been always missing something,...

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Baked Chicken with Bell Peppers and Garlic | Pui la Cuptor cu Ardei si Usturoi

by ArtsyBites Chef 8:36 AM

My mom cooked this delicious dish a while back, and I loved the subtle garlic hints in the sauce...

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Rice Pilaf with Chicken | Pilaf cu Pui

by ArtsyBites Chef 10:48 AM

This is one of the first recipes I learned to cook. I was freshly out of my parents' home,...

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A Renaissance Feast | Iahnie de Fasole cu Ciolan Afumat

by ArtsyBites Chef 9:12 AM

I've dreamed of preparing a Renaissance dish ever since I visited a Renaissance Festival in the United States....

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Orange Cream Cake | Tort de Portocale

by ArtsyBites Chef 8:40 AM

This is one of my favorite desserts: it is light, creamy, fresh, and not as overly sweet as...

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Cozonac | Sweet Romanian Bread

by ArtsyBites Chef 9:27 AM

Cozonac is one of the festive dishes we enjoy on special occasions in Romania, be it Christmas, New...

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Romanian Garlic Chicken Aspic | Piftie | Racitura

by ArtsyBites Chef 10:21 AM

Back in the days, Romanian families would sacrifice a pig at the beginning of December, then use it...

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Lentils

by ArtsyBites Chef 9:31 AM

I was introduced to lentils in an Ethiopian restaurant many year ago, and I felt enamoured with their...

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Cajun Roasted Chicken | Pui la Cuptor cu Legume

by ArtsyBites Chef 8:25 AM

The cajun roasted chicken is becoming my favorite dish for when I have guests coming over. One reason...

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Meatless Balls | Chiftelute Vegetariene

by ArtsyBites Chef 8:06 AM

I've recently decided to reduce my consumption of meats, which means I have more chances to enjoy the...

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Sour Beef Soup | Ciorba de Vacuta

by ArtsyBites Chef 6:39 PM

This is a tasty soup with many vegetables and occasional gifts of tender meat. As an extra bonus,...

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Romanian Dumplings with Plums | Galuste cu Prune

by ArtsyBites Chef 8:10 AM

This Romanian dessert has three layers: a sweet crispy coating, a soft inner dough, and a fruity core....

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