As you explore the rich culinary landscape of Romania, you’ll inevitably encounter tuica, the country’s version of plum brandy. This traditional spirit is more than just a drink; it’s a gateway to ...

This recipe has been corrected. Though food was scarce during the Nicolae Ceausescu regime in 1980s communist Romania, cookbook author Irina Georgescu’s memories of growing up there are, strangely, of ...

Alina Budin of Needham grew up in Romania under communist rule. Ingredients were hard to find, so recipes tended to be simple, with few steps. (She still has her mother’s thin 1954 cookbook, pictured ...

Romanian culture follows many traditions, especially around the holidays. Cookbook author Irina Georgescu, who now lives in Wales, began a journey of discovery into why certain dishes were eaten in ...

Salisbury Steak was never on my list of favorite things to eat — until we did a salisbury steak fundraiser for our church. It was either eat it or go with a plate of mashed potatoes. Glad I decided to ...