The cold weather has finally arrived in Amsterdam so it’s time for hearty stick-to-your-ribs food. In truth we eat this type of bean stew every few months, even in the summer. But it’s especially comforting once there’s a chill in the air.

Salată de boeuf is a delicious Romanian appetizer, popular at celebrations as well as major holidays: Easter and Christmas. It's quite similar to the

Romania is known for its beautiful scenery and intriguing history. We have curated 25 easy recipes for the best mouth-watering Romanian foods you can make at home!

Enjoy a sweet and lusciously thick spread with our Romanian and Moldovan zucusca recipe that's ideal for serving at parties, celebrations, and large gatherings.

This Romanian green pea stew or mancare de mazare is a comforting and healthy stew reminiscent of childhood for many Romanians.

Mititei or mici are little sausages with no casings made with ground meat, spices, and are served with mustard, bread and a cold beer.

Traditional Romanian white bean spread with loads of garlic and a topping of caramelized onions with smoked paprika and tomato paste. This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of bean dip which is enough for roughly 6 servings (0.25 cups per serving).

Christmas in Romania means snow, good food, and a lot of traditions.

This recipe for Romanian chicken stew comes from blogger Irina Georgescu. Although she has made the UK her home, it’s her Romanian culinary heritage – and especially her mum’s cooking – that remain her source of pride and inspiration. Give this fantastic one-pot a go, made with gherkins and dill, and serve with crusty bread for mopping up all the delicious juices.

The traditional Romanian dish is more than just Romanian cabbage rolls. Though these stuffed cabbage rolls are delicious, the Romanian dessert is underrated in Romanian cooking and Romanian recipes. And although Romania is indeed the home to Vlad Tepes and the myth of Dracula, there are plenty of other reasons to visit, such as the cuisine!