Are there things you have wondered about regarding Hungarian kitchen words or techniques? You might just find the answer here!
Since 2018, we have hosted the Let's Cook Hungarian Challenge. Each year we have added new elements so participants can make a deeper connection with heritage foods each month. We would love to have you join us this year! Each month I give an assigned dish to make --...
There is nothing like a homemade noodle but, you have to build in a little extra time for the process. Or, in my case, a lot of extra time, because I am not proficient at making them. You can make a lot of different noodles at one time using just this one recipe....
I am so glad you asked! Farmer's Cheese is an unripened cheese made from cow, goat, or sheep milk. It is similar to a dry curd cottage cheese and similar to ricotta cheese. Now that I have made it a few times, I want to research all these related cheeses because it...
I love meeting with people who love connecting with their Hungarian heritage in a variety of ways! Jennifer is one such treasure. Enjoy her adventure with making paprika - I love that it is a farm-to-table experience! ~ Liz Making Homemade Paprika Making...
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...
Have you heard of the term lekvar? If you want to make your own apricot or plum butter, here is a great recipe. https://www.thespruceeats.com/hungarian-prune-apricot-butter-recipe-lekvar-1136525 I haven't tried it yet but if you are watching your sugar intake...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Since 2018, we have hosted the Let's Cook Hungarian Challenge. Each year we have added new elements so participants can make a deeper connection...
Chimney Cakes (Kürtőskalács) are delicious! There are many versions and I probably could love them all!...
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