Irina Georgescu | Recipes
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I'm Irina, a food writer born and bred in Romania, who has been living in the UK for the last 15 years. I am fascinated by the flavors and textures of Romanian cuisine. I am excited to write and share its secrets with the world. Romanian recipes and dishes from Irina Georgescu food writer and author of Carpathia - Food from the heart of Romania. A celebration of Romanian home cooking.
Irina Georgescu | Recipes
11M ago
In Romania, there is a whole category of dishes called ciorbă, and we serve them between the starter and the main course. These clear soups have a tangy, sour element added to them, whether vinegar, unripe summer fruits or even brine from pickles or sauerkraut. If ..read more
Irina Georgescu | Recipes
1y ago
Prajitura cu malai din regiunea Franche-Comté Jurnalul culinar al Mariei Cantili Golescu este un proiect cultural al Fundaţiei Pro Patrimonio co-finanţat de Administraţia Fondului Cultural Naţional, prin care se intenționează aducerea în actualitate și în atenția ..read more
Irina Georgescu | Recipes
1y ago
Before maize and cornmeal were  introduced to Romania, the main grain in our diet, alongside wheat, was millet. Even today, we use it as an alternative to rice or potato dishes, and I like to make a filling of millet with mushrooms to stuff cabbage leaves with. The ..read more
Irina Georgescu | Recipes
1y ago
Before maize and cornmeal were  introduced to Romania, the main grain in our diet, alongside wheat, was millet. Even today, we use it as an alternative to rice or potato dishes, and I like to make a filling of millet with mushrooms to stuff cabbage leaves with. The ..read more
Irina Georgescu | Recipes
1y ago
This is a lighter alternative to the classic fish and chips. The beer batter is light and crunchy, and even if the creamed courgettes don't have the starchiness of the potatoes, they make for a satisfying side dish. The sprinkle of lemon zest lifts and brings the ..read more
Irina Georgescu | Recipes
1y ago
This leek stew with olives is a very popular dish in Romania, especially during Lent. Lent is dotted throughout the whole year, being observed not only before Easter and Christmas, but also at important saint days or religious ceremonies. In modern days, people decide ..read more