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Jars of homemade Romanian fruit preserves on a table
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How to Make Romanian Fruit Preserves: Dulceață and Gem

Learn the difference between dulceață and gem, the fruits Romanians love most, and a simple method for making your own preserves at home.
Papanași, fried Romanian cheese doughnuts topped with sour cream and jam.
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How to Make Papanași: Romania's Beloved Fried Cheese Doughnuts

Papanași are Romania's answer to the doughnut: golden, crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, served with soured cream and fruit jam. Here's how to make them at home step by step.
Golden cornmeal mămăligă served on a wooden board
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How to Make Mămăligă: Romania’s Comforting Polenta at Home

A simple guide to preparing creamy, golden mămăligă, the traditional Romanian cornmeal dish that goes with everything from stews to cheese and sour cream.
Glass jars of homemade vegetable spread beside roasted peppers and aubergines on a rustic kitchen table
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Zacuscă Season: How Romanian Households Preserve Autumn in a Jar

Every autumn, kitchens across Romania fill with the smell of roasting aubergines and peppers. Here is how zacuscă is made, and how to enjoy it.