Romanian Archives - Jo Cooks https://www.jocooks.com/category/cuisine/romanian/ Simple - Easy - Comfort Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:15:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.jocooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Romanian Archives - Jo Cooks https://www.jocooks.com/category/cuisine/romanian/ 32 32 Romanian Stuffed Peppers (Ardei Umpluti) https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/stuffed-peppers-ardei-umpluti/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/stuffed-peppers-ardei-umpluti/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:01:15 +0000 http://www.jocooks.com/?p=34 romanian stuffed peppers in a potRomanian Stuffed Peppers are one of those meals that taste like home to me. My mom made them so often growing up that the smell of dill and tomato sauce instantly takes me back to her kitchen. Juicy pork, rice, herbs, and a creamy tomato sauce make this the kind of comfort food I’ll never…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/stuffed-peppers-ardei-umpluti/feed/ 104 White Bean Dip https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/white-bean-dip/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/white-bean-dip/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:18:50 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=91449 Bread slice dipped into creamy white bean dip, coated generously, with grated cheese and olive oil swirl.This White Bean Dip is smooth, creamy, and ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect with chips, crackers, pita bread, or veggie sticks. Try These Delicious Dips Next]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/white-bean-dip/feed/ 2 Chicken Rice Pilaf https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chicken-rice-pilaf/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chicken-rice-pilaf/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 19:50:01 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=15796 Large skillet filled with creamy chicken rice pilaf, flecked with peas, carrots, and cracked black pepper.This Chicken Rice Pilaf is the kind of cozy, no-fuss dinner I grew up with. Tender chicken, buttery rice, and simple flavors that never go out of style. This one’s pure comfort in a pot. This is the kind of dish I grew up with, the weeknight regular that showed up like clockwork. My mom…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chicken-rice-pilaf/feed/ 46 Crockpot Cabbage Rolls https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/crockpot-cabbage-rolls/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/crockpot-cabbage-rolls/#comments Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:37:20 +0000 http://www.jocooks.com/?p=13262 freshly made crockpot cabbage rolls garnished with a bit of parsley.These Crockpot Cabbage Rolls are loaded with seasoned pork and rice, wrapped in sour cabbage leaves, and simmered slowly to bring out all the rich flavors. It’s a taste of my mom’s kitchen right in your own home! What Makes Romanian Cabbage Rolls So Special? Romanian cuisine is really about meat and potatoes, but if…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/crockpot-cabbage-rolls/feed/ 50 Roasted Chicken and Potatoes https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/roast-chicken-with-roasted-potatoes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/roast-chicken-with-roasted-potatoes/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:22:47 +0000 http://www.jocooks.com/?p=1212 a serving of roasted chicken and potatoes on a white plate.Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with garlic sauce is an all time favorite Sunday supper at my house. A delicious and juicy roast chicken served with perfectly roasted potatoes and an easy garlic sauce that’s to die for. Can’t get any simpler and more delicious than this. This Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with “mujdei de usturoi,” a…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/roast-chicken-with-roasted-potatoes/feed/ 52 Pork and Potato Stew https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/pork-and-potato-stew/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/pork-and-potato-stew/#comments Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:31:52 +0000 http://www.jocooks.com/?p=407 freshly made pork and potatoes in a skillet.This Pork and Potato Stew is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy pork chunks with soft, flavorful potatoes in a mouth-watering broth. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s the perfect meal to gather everyone around the dinner table. Easy Pork And Potato Stew This Pork and Potato Stew is a cherished recipe from my…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/pork-and-potato-stew/feed/ 9 Mom’s Braised Cabbage https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/moms-braised-cabbage/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/moms-braised-cabbage/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:48:42 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=72067 fresh out of the oven, mom's braised cabbage in a Dutch oven.This is my Mom’s Braised Cabbage, a quintessential Romanian dish that cradles the soul with its rich, hearty layers of smoky pork and tender, spice-infused cabbage. Each bite is a celebration of rustic, homestyle cooking, embodying the love, warmth, and heritage embedded in this timeless family recipe. Mom’s Braised Cabbage Recipe Just like my Mom’s…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/moms-braised-cabbage/feed/ 6 Mom’s Pork And Beans https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/moms-pork-and-beans/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/moms-pork-and-beans/#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:49:32 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=69456 a big white bowl of mom's pork and beans topped with some chopped onion.Welcome to a plate of my childhood with these Pork and Beans, my Mom’s special recipe. Each bite is a cozy journey back to my mom’s kitchen table, where every meal was a heartwarming celebration of flavors and family. My Mom’s Pork And Beans Recipe Ah, my Mom’s Pork and Beans, a timeless dish from…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/moms-pork-and-beans/feed/ 6