Bulgaria
Bulgarian Cheese Filo Pie
Banitsa
Featured recipe from Romania
Romanian Cabbage Rolls
Sarmale /sar-MAH-leh/
These rolls are a staple at holiday tables and weekend gatherings across Romania.
- Total time
- 3 hr 40 min
- Serves
- 6
- Level
- Medium
Cook for every table
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