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Bowl of creamy mushroom stew with herbs and bread
Food & Drink

Ciulama de Ciuperci: Romania's Creamy Mushroom Stew Explained

This comforting dish pairs wild or cultivated mushrooms with a silky white sauce, and it's a staple of Romanian home cooking.
A rustic bowl of ostropel, Romanian chicken stew with tomato and garlic sauce, garnished with parsley.
Food & Drink

Ostropel: Romania's Garlicky Chicken Stew Explained

Ostropel is a comforting Romanian stew of chicken simmered in a rich tomato and garlic sauce, served with mămăligă or mashed potatoes. Here’s what makes it special and how to enjoy it.