Main Dishes

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!

Stuffed Cabbage – Töltött Káposzta

Stuffed Cabbage – Töltött Káposzta

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...

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Cabbage and Noodles (Káposztás Tészta)

Cabbage and Noodles (Káposztás Tészta)

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...

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Chicken Paprikas (Csirke Paprikás)

Chicken Paprikas (Csirke Paprikás)

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...

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Layered Potatoes (Rakott Krumpli)

Layered Potatoes (Rakott Krumpli)

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...

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2023 Let’s Cook Hungarian Challenge

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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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...

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