Smetana

Romanian Harlequin cake – tiny layered cake squares with tangy jam, a perfect recipe for the Holiday season. The cake Harlequin – Prajitura Arlechin – is a very old Romanian …

Hungarian cabbage and noodles, also known as haluski, Krautfleckerl or Kaposztas Testzta, this buttery noodle dish served with sour cream is pure comfort. This recipe for Hungarian cabbage and noodles …

This is a hardcore garlic sour cream sauce made with a whole garlic bulb, tomatoes, and sour cream.  The best sour cream garlic sauce, Romanian-style. That means: more garlic than …

Traditional Romanian fried doughnuts – papanasi (papanash) – made with cottage cheese and topped with smetana and jam. These papanasi or Romanian fried donuts/doughnuts are the best donuts ever!!! Soft …

  Glorious and decadent Polish cake with layers of meringue and mascarpone – Tort bezowy, this is one of the best cakes I have ever had!   POLISH MERINGUE CAKE …

A beautiful heart-shaped cheesecake for Valentine’s Day. Crustless cheesecake topped with fresh raspberries and whipped cream, the perfect treat for your loved one. The recipe for this Valentine’s or mother’s …

You will only need 15 minutes to stir this crustless cheesecake! The result: the most delicious baked cheesecake you could possibly make. This crustless cheesecake is one of my favorite …

  A super easy fresh nectarine or peach cake recipe made with sour cream. Moist and delicious, a real summer treat.   NECTARINE OR PEACH CAKE One very easy cake …

  Delicate spinach roll filled with cheese and herbs, a nice, fresh appetizer for an easy brunch.   SPINACH ROULADE     This is a typical Romanian appetizer, usually served …

Comforting Polish meatballs in mushroom sauce, soft and delicious pulpety served in a delicious gravy. These Polish meatballs or pulpety are simmered in the sauce instead of being fried. The …