Did your grandmother make the make the most amazing breads or desserts? Remember, by the time you were sitting at her table, she might have had 40 years of experience under her belt! Don’t give up after one or two tries if it doesn’t taste the same.
This is an easy bread because there is no kneading. The timing is very flexible so if your plans change at the last minute, no worries, it can wait. The dough will be a bit sticky as you dump it in the baking dish but that is ok. Just remember the lid and the dish...
The recipe is from Tunde Dugantsi, The Gingerbread Artist. Tunde creates amazing gingerbread cookies. I have listed her recipe here so it is easy to print.
by Marie Simon Gowan My daughter's favorite filling is a thick raspberry jam. The plum filling is also delicious! ~Liz 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 to 2/3 cup additional flour (to...
By Kati S. The madárka - little bird is a kalács (budapesti kalács not bejgli type of kalács) variation. My grandma used to make it for us for Easter and Christmas. Everyone got one at the table. It was the decoration on our plates. And here is the recipe:...
They are easy to make and they are light and spongy with just a hint of sweetness. Add a cup of coffee or tea and grab a friend or relative and have a fun afternoon treat!
Chimney Cakes (Kürtőskalács) are delicious! There are many versions and I probably could love them all! Recently I noticed that Joanne Toth-Lysiak was creating and posting about her Chimney Cakes on Facebook and I was intrigued! So I contacted her and asked if she...
Here is what my mom had to say about this recipe: This was my Mother’s recipe. It was her special presentation when we had American guests. My mother was also born here in America but she certainly instilled a great desire in me to know more about my heritage. Good...
Recipe by Dorothy Bolla Every holiday we would get together with the Bollas, these little gems were around. They aren't really complicated but they are tasty and perfect with a cup of coffee. Even though her great-grandchildren weren't born before she died, they carry...
POGÁCSA (Adapted from a recipe from Fenyőharaszt Castle Hotel in Hungary) While we were in Hungary in February 2018, we had some fantastic pogácsa at one of our stays. I really don't know why it was so good except that it was. The place we stayed graciously shared...
Disclaimer: Apparently if you make this style torta and you do not make the caramelized topping it is called a Stefania Torta. However, I will still refer to this as a dobos torta even though it just doesn't have the top part. Our Hungarian Club in Ohio always...
Delicious and not too difficult to make. This one is worth learning and passing down within the family!
This recipe was in my mom's files from Chef Louis Szathmary who was the owner of The Bakery, a delightful and delicious restaurant in Chicago. If you were fortunate to have eaten at The Bakery, you know that Chef Louis and his wife, Sada, were two very special people....
There are many variations to this dish. Sometimes it is based on what grew well in your garden. I like a lighter touch with tomatoes. I also love...
This is an easy bread because there is no kneading. The timing is very flexible so if your plans change at the last minute, no worries, it can wait....
Since 2018, we have been hosting the Let’s Cook Hungarian Challenge. The main goal of this program is to get you into your kitchen and encourage you to make some delicious Hungarian foods and desserts so they are a regular part of your rotation for celebrations and special events.
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