Lunches

🥣 Sour Romanian Meatball Soup (Ciorbă de Perișoare)

A tender, aromatic Romanian-style soup — ciorbă with meatballs and a light tang from pickle brine. No cream, just the rich flavor of vegetables, spices, and cozy homemade comfort. Ingredients: ▫️ 500 g ground meat (pork, beef, or a mix) ▫️ 4 medium potatoes ▫️ 2 onions (1 small for the meat mixture, 1 large for the soup) ▫️ 1 large carrot ▫️ ½ sweet pepper ▫️ 2 tbsp uncooked rice ▫️ 2 eggs (1 for the meatballs, 1 for finishing) ▫️ 3 tbsp tomato paste ▫️ 2–3 tbsp vegetable o

🥘 Stewed Cabbage with Ground Meat

When you don’t feel like cooking — this one saves the day 😅 Just ground meat, cabbage, and a few simple steps 👇

🍝 Baked Pasta with Vegetables and Cheese

A simple and filling dinner with zero fuss! Spaghetti, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and cheese bake together in one dish. Minimal effort — maximum flavor.