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9 of the Most Popular Summer Paleo Recipes from Around the World

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Looking for some great, summer paleo recipes to try from different cultures around the world? We have you covered for some great breakfasts, appetizers, salads, mains and sides. As we travel around the world it is increasingly apparent more and more people are developing food allergies to common, grain products. Is it the use of herbicides and pesticides? And, of course, there is the increasing use of highly processed foods in many countries. Although we are not strictly paleo, we … Read More

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Discover Romanian Food with this Dinner Party

As we usually do, we are ending this month’s exploration of Romanian cuisine with a three-course dinner party menu showcasing Romanian food. Traditional food in Romania is alive and well. And true to its Eastern European roots, Romanian food borrows meals from other Eastern European classics like goulash and puts its own, local spin on it. A great way to discover the joys of food in Romania is to cook your own dinner party featuring traditional food in Romania. And … Read More

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Traditional Romanian Food: Pork Goulash

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Pork goulash is a traditional Romanian food that is easy to make. Move over Hungary, great Romanian goulash is another classic goulash to watch out for! Classic goulash is rightfully popular all over the world. A not too spicy stew, toned down with some sour cream, is one of the world’s great tastes. An authentic goulash recipe may be made with beef, veal, lamb or pork. The seasoning for goulash and the meat selected, account for some of the local … Read More

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Romanian Polenta is a Simple Polenta Recipe

Romanian polenta is a surprise. Polenta is more commonly used in Romania perhaps than in Italy. Romanians sure know how to prepare polenta, it is quite a rustic dish. Try this version with sour cream and herbs. Polenta is a traditional Romanian food but what is most surprising to me is how popular, polenta is in Romanian restaurants. There is maybe more widespread use in Romania of polenta, particularly in winter, than I observed in Italy. Romanian tradition demands polenta … Read More

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Romanian Mici: Easy Skinless Sausages

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Romanian mici are easy, skinless sausages. Perfect for the outdoor grill, add some pita bread, hummus or garlic sauce and salad. A quick, meal ready to go in no time. Reputed to be the Romanian National Dish, this Romanian sausage recipe is perfect if you have always wanted to make your own sausages! Romanians prefer to moderately spice their mici with Hungarian paprika and coriander. And, as is not uncommon throughout the world, this dish was “invented” because of a … Read More

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9 Gluten Free Recipes for Spring and Summer

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Gluten intolerance is on the rise. So, here is a collection of 9 gluten free recipes suited to spring and summer covering breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is little doubt gluten intolerance is on the rise. To combat this, more and more people are looking for gluten free dinner recipes. It’s not always easy to control your diet when you eat out but you can totally control your diet eating in at home. At Compass and Fork we do like … Read More