I wish I had discovered this dessert sooner.
Posts tagged Breakfast
TURTE WITH POPPY SEEDS
Turte [‘turte] with poppy seeds is a vegetarian pastry made especially during Lent. The simplicity of this recipe represents the essence of our traditional cuisine….
CREATE SPECIAL OCASIONS WITH POTATO AND MUSHROOM FRITTERS
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.
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.
CASTANE WITH SOUR CHERRIES – A SWEET TREAT
Castane [kas’tane] (literally translated as chestnuts) is another sweet treat my mother used to make when I was little. While working on EAT LIKE MOLDOVANS cook book, we remembered this recipe and this brought back so many beautiful memories from my childhood.
PLAM JAM ÎNVÂRTITĂ – A TIMELESS MOLDOVIAN TREAT
Although Învârtită [ɨnvɨrti’tə] requires technique and time, it doesn’t stop our mothers and grandmothers from baking it and send it to us wherever we are.
TRICK-OR-TREATING WITH MOLDOVAN-STYLE PUMPKIN TART
While Halloween isn’t typically celebrated in Moldova, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy the seasonal charm of a pumpkin pie with a Moldovan twist. This delightful recipe combines the creaminess of ricotta or cottage cheese with the comforting flavors of grated pumpkin, raisins, and a touch of sweetness.
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.
RICE AND PUMPKIN PORRIDGE
The pumpkin has always had a special place in our family, especially during the cold time of the year. Of all my family my father is the one who loves pumpkin the most.
GHIVECI WITH SEASONAL VEGETABLE
This dish gathers the whole flavor of the Golden Moldovan autumn.