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Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes section for recipes from the Eastern European country of Moldova. Here you will find all the recipes from Moldova on this site all gathered into one place. I have attempted to gather together here as many Moldovan recipes as possible. The current collection represents one of the largest gatherings of Moldovan recipes into one place on the web today. (Just scroll down for the recipes, they follow the brief introduction to Moldova given below.)

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Moldova and its Cuisine

Moldova, officially: Republica Moldova; (The Republic of Moldova) is a landlocked Eastern European country (also known as Moldavia) bounded by Romania and the Ukraine. Its capital and largest city is Chişinău and its official language is Moldovan (a dialect of Rumanian and a Romance language) though Gagauz, Russian and Ukrainian are recognized regional languages. In Antiquity Moldova's territory was inhabited by Dacian tribes. Due to its strategic location on a route between Asia and Europe, Moldova faced several invasions, including those by the Bastarns, Sarmatians, Goths, Huns, Avars, Magyars, Kievan Rus', Pechenegs, Cumans, and the Mongols. The Principality of Moldavia was established in 1359 with the territory including the present-day territory of the Republic of Moldova, the eastern 8 of the 41 counties of Romania (which, like the present-day republic, is known to the locals as Moldova) along with the Chernivtsi oblast and Budjak region of modern Ukraine. In 1538, the principality became a client of the Ottoman Empire, but retained internal and partially external autonomy. In 1812, according to the Treaty of Bucharest between the Ottoman ad Russian Empires the Ottoman Empire ceded the eastern half of the territory of the Principality of Moldavia to the Russians. The western part of Moldavia (which is not a part of present-day Moldova) remained an autonomous principality, and in 1859, united with Wallachia to form the Kingdom of Romania. In 1856, the Treaty of Paris saw two out of nine counties of Bessarabia, Cahul and Ismail, returned to Moldavia, but in 1878, the Treaty of Berlin saw the Kingdom of Romania returning them to the Russian Empire. World War I brought in a rise in political and cultural awareness and the region of Bessarabia, as the Russian part of Moldova was known, declared independence and joined with Romania. After 1918 Bessarabia was under Romanian jurisdiction for the next 22 years. In August 1939, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and its secret Additional Protocal were signed, by which Nazi Germany recognized Bessarabia as being within the Soviet sphere of influence, which led the latter to actively revive its claim to the region. On June 26, 1940, Romania received an ultimatum from the Soviet Union, demanding the evacuation of the Romanian military and administration from Bessarabia and from the northern part of Bukovina, with an implied threat of invasion in the event of non-compliance. Under pressure from Moscow and Berlin, the Romanian administration and the army retreated from these territories and on June 28, 1940 they were occupied by the Soviet Union. The postwar period saw a wide scale migration of ethnic Russians and Ukrainians into the new Soviet republic, especially into urbanized areas, partly to compensate the demographic loss caused by the emigration of Germans in 1940.

In the new political conditions created after 1985 by the glasnost policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev, in 1986, to support the perestroika (restructuring), a Democratic Movement of Moldova (Romanian: Mişcarea Democratică din Moldova) was formed, which in 1989 became known as the pro-nationalist Popular Front of Moldova. The first independent elections into the local parliament were held in February and March 1990. Mircea Snegur was elected as Speaker of the Parliament, and Mircea Druc as Prime-Minister. On June 23, 1990, the Parliament adopted the Declaration of Sovereignty of the Soviet Socialist Republic Moldova, which among other things stipulated the supremacy of Moldovan laws over those of the Soviet Union. Relationship between Moldova and Russia deteriorated in November 2003 over a Russian proposal for the solution of the Transnistrian conflict, which Moldovan authorities refused to accept due to political pressure from the West, since it stipulated a 20-year Russian military presence in Moldova. In the wake of the November 2003 deadlock with Russia, a series of shifts in the external policy of Moldova occurred, targeted at rapprochement with the European Union. In the context of the EU's expansion to the east, Moldova wants to sign a Stability an Association Agreement. Currently, it implement its first three-year Action Plan within the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) of the EU.

Moldova is a parliamentary democracy with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. Moldova is a member state of the United Nations, WTO, OSCE, GUAM, CIS, BSEC and other international organizations. Moldova currently aspires to join the European Union, and is implementing a first three-year Action Plan within the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP).

Moldovan cuisine is a mix of historical influences, with Greek, Mediterranean, Turkish and Russian influenced dishes commonly prepared. Dishes are characterized by the use of cream and light sauces thickened with a little flour. Maize (corn) is a staple and vegetables are an important part of the diet. There are also regional differences between the norhern, western and eastern sides of Modlova, reflecting the strong Russian, Romaninan and Ottoman influences in these regions.


The alphabetical list of recipes from Moldova follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 27 recipes in total:


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Ardei a la Moldova
(Moldovan Baked Bell Pepper Salad)
     Origin: Moldova
Mamaliga
     Origin: Moldova
Pirjoale
(Meat Patties)
     Origin: Moldova
Beef, Potato and Mushroom Stew
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Breaded Meat Patty
     Origin: Moldova
Placinta cu Vinete
(Aubergine Pancakes)
     Origin: Moldova
Betroot Salad
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Cabbage Soup
     Origin: Moldova
Placinte
(Moldovan Curd Cakes)
     Origin: Moldova
Cabbage Pastie
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Corn and Feta Cheese Bread
     Origin: Moldova
Potatoes Baked with Chicken Hearts and Mushrooms
     Origin: Moldova
Chicken in a Cheese Sauce
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Fish and Peppers
     Origin: Moldova
Sîrbuşca
(Moldovan Whey and Vegetable Soup)
     Origin: Moldova
Cottage Cheese Mamaliga
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Jellied Poultry
     Origin: Moldova
Shuba
(Herring and Beet Salad)
     Origin: Moldova
Egg Sponge with Walnuts
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Red Soup
     Origin: Moldova
Soleanca
     Origin: Moldova
Ghiveci
(Moldovan Hot Autumn Salad)
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Tomato, Cucumber and Pepper Salad
     Origin: Moldova
Sour Fish Soup
     Origin: Moldova
Krasnii Borshi
(Red Soup)
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Two-colour Biscuits
     Origin: Moldova
Zama
     Origin: Moldova

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Waffles for Breakfast - The Art of Waffle Cooking

By gwydion | Published 2008-09-30 14:57:04 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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This article gives an introduction to the history of that classic breakfast food, the waffle, starting form the Medieval European origins to the invention of the classic American waffle. Recipes for traditional and chiffon waffles are also given as well as some ideas of how to adapt and very these classic recipes.

Fruit Recipes - The Importance of Fruit

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-18 14:14:42 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Fruit have been a crucial part of the human diet for half a million years and more. Here you will learn a little about why fruit are so important and why certain foods are called 'fruit'. You will also learn a little about superfoods, what they are and what the next superfoods will be.

Making the most of Game - Braising Venison

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-19 18:36:19 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Game is one of the oldest meat types that humans have ever used. However, game animals tend to be very lean and need to be cooked carefully. This article provides some information about game animals and a recipe for cooking venison by braising slowly in dark beer.

Fruit-based Dessert Recipes

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-30 09:37:35 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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The Romans were the first peoples to formally add a dessert course at the end of a meal. Here you will learn a little about why we like sweet desserts and why they all, in one way or another, echo the fruit our ancestors used to eat. You will also see two recipes for classic fruit-based desserts.

Making the Most of Chicken - Chicken Recipes

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-23 14:36:25 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Chicken is perhaps one of the most versatile meats available to the cook. Partly because chickens grow quickly but also because chicken meat, if cooked properly, remains tender and succulent during the cooking process. Chicken also lends itself to a vast array of cooking methods from stewing to roasting. Here you will learn a little about chickens and chicken meats along with two classic chicken recipes.

Traditional Barbecue Recipes

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-19 18:37:55 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Barbecuing, or cooking meat directly above a flame, is a very traditional cooking method and probably represents humanity's oldest cooking technique. There is nothing like a summer outdoor barbecue and here you will find recipes for a classic kebab and sticky ribs both designed to make the most out of barbecuing.

How to Prepare the Perfect Pastry

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-10 15:07:59 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Pastry is one of the most basic components of cooking, needed for pies, tarts and cake bases of many types. It originates in the ancient method of applying a paste of flour and water to baked meats to protect them in the fire. But, in the Middle Ages fats were added and modern pastry was born. Learn a little about the different pastry types and see a recipe for a traditional classic flaky pastry.

Baking Breads with Non-wheat Constituents

By gwydion | Published 2008-09-15 16:11:09 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Bread relies on wheat and barley for it's property as a bread for it's the gluten in these grains that allows bread to rise and keep its shape and texture. However, it is possible to add up to 20% other ingredients into a bread dough and if you add pea or bean flour then you can prepare a bread recipe that provide for all the essential amino acids you need. This article tells you about how breads works and gives you a basic recipe for a wheat bread containing maize flour.

The Surprising Recipes of Tanzania

By gwydion | Published 2008-05-01 19:48:03 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Tanzaia is a diverse country comprised of the mainland, Tanganyika and the island of Zanzibar. The cuisine of this country are influenced by Arabic, British, French and Indian cuisines producing a fusion of native and imported culinary influences that are vibrant and fascinating. Here you will see two typical Tanzanian recipes for a main course and a dessert...

West African Vegetarian Pepper Soup with Black-eyed Bean Cakes

By gwydion | Published 2008-02-05 20:12:08 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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The recipe here for moy-moy with pepper soup gives a vegetarian version of the classic West African 'pepper soup' (chilli-based stew). The moy-moy (or steamed black-eyed bean cakes) represent a Nigerian classic that's typically steamed in banana or plantain leaves. I've adapted the recipe to make them more muffin-like (which is better in terms of providing a substantial vegetarian meal).


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