Potato and mushroom fritters is not something my mother would cook on a daily basis. This dish is made on special occasions, for a more diverse menu. At first glance, it may seem a tedious recipe, but trust me, it is not the case. Children love these fritters, especially with some chicken legs to go along.
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SPICY COD LIVER AND CHEESE SNACK
The cod liver and cheese snack is another craving of mine from the 90s, when food shortages were a reality. Knowing how much we loved it, my mother made it for us even on ordinary days for breakfast. You can substitute any other canned fish for the cod.
WINTERTIME NUTRIENT BOMB
Black radish contains 3/4 of Vitamin C daily-recommended dose. Therefore, it is considered a strong immune booster. It is unlikely to find black radish dishes in other European cuisines. That’s why I consider it deserves a special place on our menus.
STUFFED MUSHROOMS WITH HAM AND VEGETABLES
It’s an appetizer best served hot. Consider about two mushrooms per person. If you do not like ham, replace with eggplant, grated carrot or minced celery.
“OLIVIER” SALAD ON THE OLD NEW YEAR
As the Old New Year approaches, a beloved tradition takes center stage on Moldovan dinner tables—the iconic “Olivier” salad. This culinary gem, with its roots deep in Soviet-era nostalgia, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Moldovans, especially during the festivities of Sf. Vasile on January 14th.
RABBIT WITH QUINCES
This dish may come as a surprise, as quince is not a very popular ingredient in western cuisine. The marriage between rabbit and quinces is delightful, especially when cooked in a clay pot.
LET’S PREPARE IZVAR FOR THE LONG WINTER EVENINGS
Crafting the perfect Izvar is an art, and here’s how you can master it at home.
CREPE CAKE WITH LIVER PÂTE
The Crepe Cake is a carnival of flavors and we love it.
A warm crepe cake with different stuffing in-between the layers, not only will it satisfy your belly, but will also become one of your favorites.
VINEGRET SALAD
Vinegret is the childhood salad of every person born in the Soviet Union. This is because it featured as the number one salad on the menu of all kindergartens and schools in Moldova. It’s a great salad for the fasting season.
PLĂCINTE WITH POTATO FILLING
Plăcinte [plə’t͡ʃinte] – a traditional pastry that resembles a pie and that can have different kinds of stuffing, sweet or savoury.
We have so many types of plăcinte, enough to fill an entire cookbook. Here is the perfect recipe for this time period.