As you explore the rich culinary landscape of Romania, you’ll inevitably encounter tuica, the country’s version of plum brandy. This traditional spirit is more than just a drink; it’s a gateway to ...

In Romania, people place mămăligă in the centre of the table and use it as a base for every dish, from starters to the main meal. Fold it through hard feta cheese and sour cream for a starter.

7. Cozonac. This is the traditional Romanian celebration bread for both Easter and Christmas. It’s rectangular and braided in two strands, like a twist.

Whenever my mother made this dish, she flooded our one-bedroom apartment with the aroma of charred eggplant. The appetizers at any Romanian gathering inevitably include an eggplant dish, the most ...