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Plate of cheese doughnuts topped with sour cream and dark cherry preserve
Food & Drink

Papanași: Romania's Fried Cheese Doughnut Dessert Explained

Papanași pair a fried or boiled cheese dough ring with sour cream and fruit preserve. Here is what goes into this much-loved dessert and how to enjoy it.
A bowl of sour soup with sour cream, fresh herbs and bread on a wooden table
Food & Drink

Ciorbă: A Guide to Romania's Sour Soups and How to Order Them

Sour soups are at the heart of Romanian home cooking. Here is how ciorbă differs from supă, what gives it that tang, and which varieties to try first.