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Romanian Style Vegetable Soup

My mom asked for a lot of soup during her COVID quarantine, so Chef Viviana has been quite busy delivering for that craving. This is a fairly simple and straightforward … Continue readingRomanian Style Vegetable Soup

Romanian Style Garlic Sauce

This is the perfect appetizer or afternoon snack for when you want a punch of flavor and it’s a garlic lovers dream, to be honest. I pan-toasted some buttered sourdough … Continue readingRomanian Style Garlic Sauce

Basic One Hour Rising Dough

This is one of my favorite easy dough recipes for when you want to make a THICCC pizza or some fried feta cheese and dill stuffed flatbreads (we call them … Continue readingBasic One Hour Rising Dough

Rolled Pumpkin Pastry

In my quest to fulfill my sweet tooth, I came across one of my favorite Romanian dessert recipes and I had to make it, so now I have to share … Continue readingRolled Pumpkin Pastry

Overnight Country Beer Bread

By now you’ve probably seen a million different recipes for baking your own bread, whipping your own coffee, and making fluffy Japanese pancakes. WELP, I’m here to add to your … Continue readingOvernight Country Beer Bread

Sărățele

Time to travel to Romania for one of the best savory recipes you’ll ever make. Saratele directly translates to “crackers” in English, but they’re more than that. They’re super cheesy … Continue readingSărățele

Rum-Soaked Golden Raisin and Walnut Knots

Last month I spent a solid, good two consecutive weeks being Chef Viviana, plumping myself and my family up with sugary carb foods like what I’m about to share today, … Continue readingRum-Soaked Golden Raisin and Walnut Knots

A Very Romanian Christmas

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Wishing you all a wonderful day full of love, laughter, mimosas, and delicious food. Yesterday, I spent the vast majority of the day … Continue readingA Very Romanian Christmas

Romanian Style Crepes

I am so excited to share this recipe with you all. I was visiting my aunt a couple weeks ago and happened to stop by while she was preparing to … Continue readingRomanian Style Crepes

Plum Dumplings & Other Kitchen Adventures

First thing’s first: my feet hurt like you wouldn’t believe. I’ve been standing and walking all day long in non-supportive flip flops while cooking. My back’s also killing me a … Continue readingPlum Dumplings & Other Kitchen Adventures