Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
7 recipes
Pumpkin Vertuta
Thin stretched dough, juicy grated pumpkin and warm cinnamon come together in a golden Moldovan vertuta spiral.
Koltsunashi with Cheese
Tender Moldovan koltsunashi with springy dough, a juicy cheese filling, and sour cream — a homestyle dish for a cozy lunch.
Mamaliga with Brynza Cheese and Sour Cream
Thick, hot Moldovan mamaliga with salty brynza cheese and cold sour cream — a simple dish with a bold homestyle flavor.
Moldovan zama with chicken
A clear, rich chicken soup with homemade noodles, vegetables, lovage, and a pleasant tang from borsch souring agent.
Moldovan Tochitura
Juicy pieces of pork and smoked sausages, stewed in their own juices with red wine and garlic, served with hot mamaliga, a fried egg and salty brynza.
Moldovan Plăcintă with Potato
Thin, golden plăcintă filled with a juicy mixture of raw potato and onion, pan-fried under a lid until tender inside with a crisp crust.
Plăcinte with Cheese
Golden Moldovan plăcinte with soft dough and a juicy cheese filling with fresh dill.