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Homemade Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Bars
Western Pennsylvania has a soft spot for old-fashioned ice cream treats. These homemade chocolate-covered bars are a nostalgic freezer dessert inspired by that tradition.
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Romanian Sarmale Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Sarmale are Romanian stuffed cabbage rolls, often made with pork, rice, onion, herbs, tomato, and a little smoked meat for depth.
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Romanian Mamaliga with Cheese and Sour Cream
Mamaliga is Romanian cornmeal porridge, similar to polenta, often served with cheese, sour cream, stews, or stuffed cabbage.
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Romanian Mici with Mustard
Mici, also called mititei, are small skinless Romanian sausages seasoned heavily with garlic and spices, then grilled and served with mustard.
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Romanian-Style Sour Meatball Soup, Ciorba de Perisoare
Ciorba is Romanian sour soup. This meatball version is tangy, vegetable-rich, and comforting without being heavy.
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Romanian Cozonac Sweet Bread
Cozonac is a Romanian holiday sweet bread, often swirled with walnut, cocoa, poppy seed, or raisins.
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Pennsylvania Pork and Sauerkraut
Pork and sauerkraut is a German-American and Pennsylvania tradition, especially on New Year’s Day, but it is welcome whenever cold weather calls for comfort food.
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German-Style Pork Schnitzel
Schnitzel is a crisp breaded cutlet, usually served with lemon, potatoes, cabbage, or noodles.
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Romanian-Style Sour Meatball Soup, Ciorba de Perisoare
Ciorba is Romanian sour soup. This meatball version is tangy, vegetable-rich, and comforting without being heavy.
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Romanian Cozonac Sweet Bread
Cozonac is a Romanian holiday sweet bread, often swirled with walnut, cocoa, poppy seed, or raisins.
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Pennsylvania Pork and Sauerkraut
Pork and sauerkraut is a German-American and Pennsylvania tradition, especially on New Year’s Day, but it is welcome whenever cold weather calls for comfort food.
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German-Style Pork Schnitzel
Schnitzel is a crisp breaded cutlet, usually served with lemon, potatoes, cabbage, or noodles.
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Pittsburgh Friday Fish Fry Sandwich
Big fish sandwiches are a Pittsburgh-area tradition, especially during Friday fish fries and Lent. This version uses cod or haddock with a crisp coating.
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Crisp Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream or Applesauce
Potato pancakes sit at the crossroads of German, Polish, Jewish, and Eastern European home cooking. Serve them with sour cream, applesauce, or both.
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