Travel has always been a source of inspiration for me. Whether it's the discovery of a dish that's new to me or learning traditional techniques to master an old favorite, there's nothing more exciting to me than to explore the culinary treasures of a place I've never been.

Unfortunately, I haven't had much opportunity to travel over the past two years, so it's meant finding other venues for inspiration. I came upon this Romanian potato stew on Irina Georgescu's Instagram account.

Despite being incredibly simple, it's brimming with smoky umami thanks to an abundance of onions along with a dash of smoked paprika and roasted mild peppers marinated with vinegar and garlic adds a contrasting brightness that keeps your taste buds from getting bored. I can't guarantee it's a traditional method of making it, but I can assure you that this is obscenely delicious... Like, wipe your plate clean with a hunk of bread tasty.

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