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Easy Romanian No-Bake Drunken Cake – Granny’s Recipe

In the 80’s, Granny used to leave the drunken cake on the balcony to set. When I was little, in Bucharest, the temperatures during New Year’s Eve were often below freezing, so the balcony became our second refrigerator. I never had the patience to wait for it to set, so I would always poke it with my finger to see if it had firmed up enough.

Easy Romanian Fish Roe Spread – My Granny’s Authentic Recipe

Easy Romanian Fish Roe Spread – My Granny’s Authentic Recipe

Granny had a way of making every dish feel special, but nothing could match the joy of making her famous carp fish roe spread. Granny trusted me with one of the most important tasks: mixing the carp fish roe. Using “lingura de lemn a familiei” – the oldest wooden spoon you have ever seen in your life passed down from her mother’s mother – I would mix by hand until my arm ached.

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Romanian Cold Mushroom Salad – The Easiest Appetizer!

Cooking with Granny Victoria always meant embracing flavors, especially garlic. She never skimped on it, and I’ve carried that love into my own kitchen. Her recipes, passed down from her mother and her Aunt Tușa, were more than meals – they were traditions that connected generations.