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Recipes

Escarole and White Bean Soup

Posted by Transylmania  

This is a variation on a recipe from Lidia Bastianich. I added a few ingredients that my family loves and cut out a lot of fat. It was terrific when I made it for lunch the other day. If you cant find Aleppo pepper use crushed red pepper flakes. I... MORE»

Recipe #353845

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Plum Sorbet With Sloe Gin.

Posted by Transylmania  

I made this last week and it was incredible. I never thought that I'd be able to make a sorbet but this was lovely. When I made it it was a bit grainy, like a granita, which I liked. However, if you have more experience making sorbets I'm sure you... MORE»

Recipe #321481

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Romanian Mici--Grilled Fresh Sausages

Posted by Transylmania  

These are also called mititei and they are an essential part of Romanian life in the summer. People in Romania rarely make these from scratch but rather buy the pre-seasoned meat at the butcher shop. In the U.S. we don't have that option so I... MORE»

Recipe #316340

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Party Shrimp Ceviche

Posted by Transylmania  

This is a great ceviche is not particularly authentic dish but rather a composite of an Ecuadorian recipe, my Argentine friend's recipe, and my own tastes. It is always welcome at parties and with cold beer its a match made in heaven. Both... MORE»

Recipe #316199

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Great Summer Gazpacho

Posted by Transylmania  

I've never tried to give measurements for my gazpacho recipe so here goes nothing. This is always a favorite. The cooking time is chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #316081

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Barbecued Shrimp Mocambique

Posted by Transylmania  

This is a great recipe that I put together based on a favorite dish at a local restaurant. Usually I would use olive oil in a dish like this, but the butter really makes it. For the crushed red pepper I use a Portuguese product called pimenta... MORE»

Recipe #313965

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Tocana De Porc

Posted by Transylmania  

This is a classic Romanian dish in the winter time. It is most commonly served in December when people have butchered a pig and want to cook the fresh meat. It is still great with meat from the supermarket though. Serve this with mamaliga which is... MORE»

Recipe #290063

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Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup

Posted by Transylmania  

This is my own spin on my French-Canadian grandmother's pea soup. It's actually about the same, I just never use green split peas because I don't like the color. Serve with some nice homemade bread and you've got a full meal. You can omit the step... MORE»

Recipe #287964

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Sour Cabbage Soup

Posted by Transylmania  

This is a great Transylvanian soup!! I've written you the vegetarian version but it is very common to add some pork to this. The name for this in Hungarian is lucskos and in Romanian lucicosi. Make sure that you use fresh sauerkraut packed in... MORE»

Recipe #287957

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Gingery Squash Soup

Posted by Transylmania  

This is an adaptation of a recipe from a friend's mother. In Romania I use turban squash but in the U.S. I think that acorn or butternut would be the best choices. If you would like it to be spicier use some hot pepper paste like Tunisian harissa.... MORE»

Recipe #265268

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by Transylmania  

This is a nice cauliflower soup that my mother used to make. I've added my own touch to it. If you are not a vegetarian, chicken stock would be lovely instead of the vegetable. MORE»

Recipe #262859

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Sailor's Beef

Posted by Transylmania  

This a great cold weather beef dish. One of my best friends from Sweden made this for me and I had to have the recipe. MORE»

Recipe #262857

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Picadillo

(2 reviews) Posted by Transylmania  

This is a great Latin American sweet and spicy ground meat dish. It's great served plain with rice and beans, but also can be a filling for empanadas or tacos. and is EXCELLENT in baked pasta dishes like baked ziti ot lasagna. The list of... MORE»

Recipe #217937

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Salpicao---Brazilian Chicken Salad

Posted by Transylmania  

This is a yummy dish that's great for warm weather lunches. Sometimes I add grated beets. This turns it pink but its still delicious. Enjoy. MORE»

Recipe #215385

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Portuguese-Style Baked Fish

(3 reviews) Posted by Transylmania  

My mom makes this and its also very common in the Portuguese restaurants of SE New England. This is fantastic with spaghetti and even better with roasted potatoes. MORE»

Recipe #215381

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Sweet and Spicy Red Pepper Spread

(1 reviews) Posted by Transylmania  

This is a Syrian recipe that I love to make for parties. The pomegranate molasses is a product that is available in Arab shops. If it is not available try pomegranate juice. Adding lemon juice and sugar might work, but the color will be different. MORE»

Recipe #215380

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Escabeche

Posted by Transylmania  

This is a bit of work...but is so delicious and perfect in the spring and summer. I like to make this for parties. It's always very popular. If you can't find pickled cauliflower use fresh florets that you have steamed. You also can substitute the... MORE»

Recipe #215377

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Mujdei De Usturoi---Romanian Garlic Sauce

(6 reviews) Posted by Transylmania  

This is a really easy one. In Romania this is most commonly eaten with fish or grilled pork or chicken. It is GREAT with many things though (french fries, pizza etc.) This is a slightly more complicated version that is more common in Transylvania.... MORE»

Recipe #207270

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Fasole Frecata--Romanian Mashed Beans

Posted by Transylmania  

This is super food for the winter. Very comforting and filling. For a healthier version use the vegetable oil instead of the bacon. MORE»

Recipe #193380

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Ghiveci---Romanian Vegetable Stew

(3 reviews) Posted by Transylmania  

This is my favorite Romanian dish. It is popular in summer and during Ortodox lent, when hen you can't eat meat. The recipe can vary a lot....in the late summer people put in eggplant sometimes, in the earlier summer zucchini. Use what is best for... MORE»

Recipe #191676

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