Mititei Romanian Grilled Sausage from the Festival on our Street

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Coming from a country that faced years of oppression and food scarcity, I developed a deep appreciation for easy, simple recipes that use wholesome ingredients and good old common sense.

I'm particularly fascinated by old recipes because I believe people used to eat healthier and more seasonally back in the day.

You see, in my family, cooking was a way of life. We didn't have the luxury of supermarkets, boxed foods, or processed ingredients.

Canning meats, vegetables, and fruits was also a way of life for us. When fall rolled around, everyone was busy preserving the harvest—canning vegetables and fruits, pickling cucumbers, or making sauerkraut.

The rest of the winter was spent enjoying the fruits of our labor. Let me tell you, Zacusca, the traditional Romanian vegetable spread, was absolutely heavenly.

It was all about cooking and baking with real, honest-to-goodness ingredients. Leftovers were a big part of our routine too.

My mom would cook up a storm on Sundays, preparing enough food to last us 3-4 days. When I grew up and got married, I followed the same tradition.

No cooking meant no eating, and preparing meals in advance made our lives a whole lot easier during the week.

But here's the thing: I totally get that not everyone has the time or inclination to cook in bulk once or twice a week. That's why I decided to share recipes that you can whip up any day of the week without breaking a sweat.