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.
Posts tagged Tradition
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.
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.
BAKED APPLES – WINTER CHILDHOOD DESSERT
This dessert is ideal to serve instead of a cake at a festive dinner. If you select the best, and season them well with a good blackcurrant jam, baked apples are delicious, especially when served with vanilla ice-cream.
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.
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE: A NEW YEAR’S DELIGHT
Homemade chocolate cake? Yes, please! This is a dessert rich in calories and gustatory pleasure. It’s a must try and the kids love it.
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.