Let's talk a little about paprika! Although not native to Hungary, paprika has been embraced and infused in such a way that it would be very difficult to separate paprika from Hungarian gastronomy. After several hundred years, paprika has become a permanent part of...
When life gets stressful we often think back to simpler times. And with most of our days centered around three meals a day, food is a central part of our life experience. I often hear customers mention their favorite foods from childhood. When I am with a tour group...
Let's talk about Kifli! But to set the stage for this discussion, let's talk about the game Telephone! If you have ever played this game, you know that someone starts it off by one person whispering a sentence very quietly to the person next to them and then that...
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...
Zwack's Unicum Pictured above is just a sampling of the 40 herbs that make up Zwack’s Unicum! Have you ever tried Unicum? It's an herbal liqueur packed with a punch. When I was younger, I tried it and was not terribly impressed. But I have to say it grew on me! These...
Mulled Wine is a wonderful treat during the holidays. I love being in Hungary during the winter time when it is readily available. It can be made with either red or white wine! Mulled Wine - Forralt Bor To every 750 ml bottle of inexpensive red wine (i.e. Cabernet...
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...
How the Let's Cook Hungarian Challenge Works! In order to qualify for one of the fun aprons pictured here, you must complete each recipe during the month it is due. If you have already qualified for an apron before, you will not be able to earn a second apron, but we...
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)...
Hungarian soups are very diverse! An authentic Gulyás is cooked outside over a fire. Blessings from the farm and garden will bring Csirkeleves, Húsleves, Zöldbableves, and Sárgabableves to the table. A delightful and sweet treat, Hideg Meggyleves, is best with fresh...
In 2019, we broadened our horizons a bit with more delicious recipes. We also branched out to include more resources. If you grew up with Hungarian food and you no longer have the cook to teach you and you don't have the recipes either, you know what a challenge it is...
2018 was the first year for the Let's Cook Hungarian Challenge and we tried a wide variety of recipes! Click on the dish to see the recipe the participants were directed to. January 2018 Hungarian Cheese Biscuits -- Pogácsa These gems can be made miniature or...
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...
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!
Hungarians often have their salads alongside their main meal. Cucumber or cabbage based salads with vinegar in the dressing can offset a heavy meat meal.
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