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Aurora Holmes

Oct 9, 2022

Salata de Vinete (Baba Ghanoush)

Most countries have a version of a baba ghanoush. In Romania we call this an eggplant salad. There are many versions of the same salad...

Aurora Holmes

Aug 22, 2021

Sheet Pan Pizza (Romanian Style)

Growing up in Romania, I learned that anything can be made homemade, and that it actually tastes better. My parents weren’t likely to...

Aurora Holmes

Aug 17, 2021

Sticky Honey-Soy Sauce Baked Wings

Growing up in Romania, I cannot say that I used to eat chicken wings or that my family used to make wings on special occasions. Wings are...

Aurora Holmes

May 2, 2021

Deviled Eggs (Ouă Umplute)

Who doesn’t love Deviled Eggs? You can dress them up or down. An Easter classic elevated with tartar sauce. Deviled Eggs is another...

Aurora Holmes

Apr 19, 2021

Pretzels (Covrigi)

What’s not to like about salted pretzels? These pretzels are very unique and are quite different from a typical pretzel. This is what I...

Aurora Holmes

Apr 9, 2021

Jamaican Style Banana Fritters

Growing up in Romania, we only ever had bananas in the house on special occasions, and we would always eat them right away (bananas were...

Aurora Holmes

Apr 3, 2021

Baked Goat Cheese Dip

Who can resist a creamy, cheesy, tangy dip? Baked Goat Cheese Dip sounded like the perfect idea as a quick snack the other night, since...