Main meal

Romanian meatball soup is a slightly sour affair, traditionally soured with “bors” (a fermented wheat-bran liquid), but lemon juice will work nicely for the home cooks.

Ciulama is a Romanian family favorite from the only cookbook my mum ever owned: pan‑seared chicken with crispy skin in a tangy, silky white sauce.

I am not big on pasta dishes, but gnocchi is not technically full-on pasta in my opinion. Better still, this ricotta gnocchi recipe brings a freshness and a light touch to the usual potato and flour dumplings. I like mine with plenty of fresh herbs …

They say you eat with your eyes, so look no further if you are stuck for dinner ideas: incoming salmon and pea puree recipe. Whiz up (literally) a colorful and deliciously enticing dinner for your family with this pan fried salmon and minted pea puree. …