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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 25 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
Placinte
(Moldovan Curd Cakes)
     Origin: Moldova
Betroot Salad
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Cabbage Soup
     Origin: Moldova
Potatoes Baked with Chicken Hearts and Mushrooms
     Origin: Moldova
Cabbage Pastie
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Corn and Feta Cheese Bread
     Origin: Moldova
Shuba
(Herring and Beet Salad)
     Origin: Moldova
Chicken in a Cheese Sauce
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Fish and Peppers
     Origin: Moldova
Soleanca
     Origin: Moldova
Cottage Cheese Mamaliga
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Jellied Poultry
     Origin: Moldova
Sour Fish Soup
     Origin: Moldova
Egg Sponge with Walnuts
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Red Soup
     Origin: Moldova
Zama
     Origin: Moldova
Ghiveci
(Moldovan Hot Autumn Salad)
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Tomato, Cucumber and Pepper Salad
     Origin: Moldova
Krasnii Borshi
(Red Soup)
     Origin: Moldova
Moldovan Two-colour Biscuits
     Origin: Moldova

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The History of Chillies and Their Use as a Spice

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-29 08:18:24 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Chillies (chili, chilé, ají) is an amazing spice that originates in Central and Northern South America. It was unknown in the Old World until the early 1500 but by 1549 had made its way across the world from Europe through Africa, the Near East and had reached China and Japan. Learn about the history of the spread of chillies and why this is such an amazing spice.

Lamb Recipes - How to Cook with Lamb

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-23 22:37:18 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Lamb is one of the sweetest an most versatile of the red meats. Typically it is very tender and lends itself to a whole range of cooking methods. Here you are presented with two classic lamb-based recipes.

Baking Cakes Made Easy

By gwydion | Published 2008-06-22 13:47:00 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Here is a simple step-by-step guide to letting you get the most from your cake baking. This article takes you through some of the history, science and practicalities of cake making so you will know not only what to do, but why your should do it. Armed with this information you can turn out perfect light and creamy cakes time after time...

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.

The Traditional Cooking of England

By gwydion | Published 2008-06-22 13:58:47 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Much of what we know, historically, about English cookery originates from the grand houses, as only these recipes were written down in recipes. The food of the 'common man' had to rely on oral tradition to be transmitted through the ages. As a result we know far more about the cookery of the grand houses than the cookery of the common man. This all changed in the Victorian ear with the rise of the middle classes and the adoption of recipes, spices and cookery methods from elsewhere in the world.

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.

What is an Ice Cream (compared with a glace) and How do you Make one?

By gwydion | Published 2008-06-16 18:52:24 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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An ice cream is a cold dessert made, at the most basic level, with cream and flavourings and which is whipped to incorporate air into the mix both before and during the freezing process. However, Italian ice creams (gelati) have more flavour and are whipped less so they contain less air and are creamier. French ice creams (glaces) are based on an egg custard and taste rich and creamy. Find out more about these frozen desserts and how to prepare them.

Cooking with Beans - Simple Bean Recipes

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-20 14:41:33 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Beans are a classic storage food and have been a staple of the human diet for millennia. In recent decades, however, we have forgotten just how useful and versatile beans are. Here is a brief description of the importance of beans, with two classic bean recipes for you to try.

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.

Classic Curry Recipes - Create the Perfect Curry

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-24 11:54:49 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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A curry in a South Asian or Southeast Asian dish of meat or vegetables cooked in a spiced gravy. The traditions of classic curries lie in India (and the name derives from there) but these days curries have become a truly international dish. Here a classic spice blend and classic curry made from it is presented.


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