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.

Pairing tuica with traditional Romanian dishes is like a warm welcome from the Romanian countryside. Whether you’re drawn to its rich history, artisanal craftsmanship, ...

Boil the water with the salt in a heavy cast iron pot. When the water boils, start adding the cornmeal, very slowly, mixing all the time. Keep an eye on the consistency.

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 ...