Vio’s Kitchen
Welcome to Vio’s Kitchen — where authentic Romanian flavors meet everyday home cooking. Here, you’ll find a mix of traditional recipes passed down through generations and practical meals we make for our family here in the U.S. From comforting soups, hearty stews, and homemade breads to fresh salads, preserves, and easy desserts, our goal is to bring the taste of tradition to your table.
Whether you’re curious about Romanian cuisine, looking for budget-friendly family meals, or just want to try something new, Vio’s Kitchen makes cooking simple, approachable, and full of flavor. We also share recipe videos and kitchen tips inspired by our family garden, seasonal produce, and favorite holiday traditions.
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Quick Cinnamon Roll Dough (No Yeast, One Bowl, Just Rest – Easy Recipe)
Leeks in the Kitchen: The Quiet Elegance (and Easy Uses) of an Everyday Ingredient
Traditional Pickled Vegetables for Winter | Filling the Jars
Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread | Easy Moist Recipe (Step-by-Step)
Creamy Butternut Squash & Broccoli Pasta Sauce | Easy Healthy Recipe
1️⃣ How to Add Squash (or Any) Filling to Homemade Phyllo Dough (Bonus Video)
Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe (Hand-Cut Fettuccine)
How to Transfer a Large Squash-Filled Phyllo Strudel to a Baking Sheet (Bonus Video)
How to Roll Homemade Phyllo Dough into a Squash Strudel (Bonus Video)
Homemade Phyllo Dough (Part 10) | Forming a Large Round Ready for Rolling
Homemade Phyllo Dough (Part 9) | Stretching the Dough for Elasticity
Homemade Phyllo Dough (Part 5) | Dividing the Dough into Two Rounds
Homemade Phyllo Dough (Part 4) | Hand-Kneading the Dough on a Floured Surface
Homemade Phyllo Dough (Part 3) | Mixing the Dough in the Stand Mixer
Homemade Phyllo Dough (Part 2) | Dough Becomes Sticky & Starts Forming a Ball
Homemade Phyllo Dough (Part 1) | Adding Water & Starting to Knead by Hand
Chicken Cauliflower Soup with Fresh Vegetables and a Clear, Flavorful Broth
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Roasted Red Peppers and Delicious Dressing
Plum Dumplings (Galuste cu Prune) and Gluten Free Plum Dumplings
Plum Dumplings (Galuste cu Prune) and Gluten Free Plum Dumplings
Tomato Sauce — Straining the Cooked Tomatoes
Tomato Sauce — Filling the Jars with Sauce
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Placinta cu Mere fara Aluat — Apple Cake
Langosi: Working with the Dough — Part 1
Langosi: Filling the Langosi — Part 2
Homemade Bread: Kneading the Dough
Mamaliga cu Branza (Cornmeal Mush with Cheese and Bacon) — Layering Process — Part 2
Mamaliga cu Branza (Soft Cornmeal Mush) — Part 1