Keep in mind, family and regional differences make an appearance in recipes. You might need to experiment a little to find the taste you are after!
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 that it goes well in a lot of things—you can use it for other dishes (like chili) to add some additional vegetables and...
You may notice that the recipe for stuffed cabbage is very similar to that of stuffed peppers, and that makes perfect sense. In fact, the stuffing part is really so similar that you can make a big batch of the filling and make both! But there are also a few...
Victoria's Cabbage and Noodles Cabbage and Noodles or Káposztás Tészta is a lovely vegetarian dish that can be made sweet or savory. It can be a snack, a first course, or even served as a dessert. You can make both versions and decide which you like best! 1 head of...
Farmer’s Cheese and Bacon with Noodles (Túrós Csusza) This is a quick-to-fix, delicious Hungarian dish! Egg noodles, túró (this special cheese is hard to find in the USA so Amish friendship cheese is perfect for this recipe), sour cream, and szalonna (Hungarian bacon)...
Stuffed Green Peppers (Töltött Zöldpaprika) Recipe by Dorothy Bolla adapted by Liz Vos 4 to 6 green peppers but feel free to use all the colors as they can make the dish really beautiful!2 lb. ground beef1 lb. ground pork1 1/2 cups raw converted rice1 1/2 cups water1-...
Chicken Paprikas (Csirke Paprikás) 2 C. chopped onion 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 c. lard, vegetable oil, or shortening 3-4 lbs chicken cut up (I have used boneless in the past but this dish is absolutely better with chicken that isn't boneless--it adds a much richer...
If I was going to pick a dish that reminds me of growing up in a home with an abundance of Hungarian food, this would have to be it. We used to have a Hungarian butcher in Youngstown, OH which is where we bought our hurka and smoked kolbász. It was always fun to go to...
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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