Fasoliță — white bean dip, topped with cold fried onions, is one of the favourite recipes of Moldovans during the fasting season. The dip is very nutritional and is a good meat replacement for those who choose to eat less of it, like my family.
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NETTLE STEW WITH MĂMĂLIGĂ – A TASTE OF MOLDOVAN HERITAGE
Because we are constantly chasing modern trends, even food-related trends, many typical dishes from our local cuisine are unjustly neglected. We eat avocados and iceberg…
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.
HEALTH IN A JAR – CRUSHED SEA BUCKTHORN WITH SUGAR
Raspberry and sea buckthorn preserves are used as cold remedies in Moldova. I prefer to use sea buckthorn in my hot beverages as a preventive measure for winter bugs. Inspired by some Canadian sea buckthorn dishes, I may experiment and use it in marmalade, jelly and sauces.
BUCKWHEAT WITH CHICKEN IN WHITE SAUCE
I must say, this is one of my childhood favorites. Each time my mother cooked the buckwheat and white sauce I rejoiced, as it tasted exactly as the one we had in kindergarten.
MOREL MUSHROOMS SEASON
It’s morel season in Moldova and the mushroom hunters are in the seventh heaven!