Paprika is a common ingredient used in many Hungarian dishes. This recipe is for a flavorful sauce base that can be served over egg noodles, dumplings, or any meat dishes. Ingredients 1 tbsp of vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp of paprika 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (280 ml) of chicken stock 4 tbsp dry sherry or white [...]
Overview Wiener Schnitzel is a traditional Austrian dish made from breaded and fried veal. It is usually served with a lemon wedge and a side of cucumber salad or potatoes with parsley and butter. While the traditional Wiener Schnitzel is made of veal, it is also made of pork, though in that case it is often called [...]
Pogacsa is a very popular treat in Hungary and Eastern Europe. This recipe contains bacon bits which gives this version of pogacsa a nice rich taste. Pogacsa is best served with goulash soup or eaten as a snack. Ingredients 1 package (8 grams) of active dry yeast 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm milk 8 tablespoons [...]
This popular hot spiced wine is served during the cold winter months throughout Germany and Europe. It is made with red wine and seasoned with cinnamon, cloves, citrus and sugar. At the markets, vendors will offer various additions to the mulled wine, such as a shot of rum, amaretto, or elderberry cordial. An alcohol-free version [...]
Tis the season for baking. Here’s a list of handy tips to help make your holiday baking a success. Happy baking! Basic Techniques • Assemble the bowls, pans, and utensils you will need on your counter or work table before starting. • Always sift your dry ingredients to remove any lumps and to add air. • Dry ingredients should [...]
Chestnut puree can be used in a variety of dishes including stuffings and desserts. It has a wonderful nutty and creamy texture. Below is a standard recipe for making the puree but you can also add more ingredients into the mixture such as rum, cocoa powder, and whipped cream. Ingredients 2 lbs of chestnuts 2 cups (230 grams) of confectioners’ sugar (optional) 1/2 of a [...]
There’s no doubt that Germans love their beer! The history of German beer dates back to the beginnings of the country when monks began to experiment with brewing around 1000 A.D. Eventually, brewing became very profitable for the monks and the country’s leaders began to implement laws surrounding the production of beer. Today, there are over 1,300 breweries across the [...]
Today’s featured interview is with Gabriel Bucataru, creator of Mamaliga, a Romanian food and culture blog. Enjoy! Who are you? My name is Gabriel Bucataru. I grew up in the western region of Romania from a small city called Timisoara which was a mixture of Hungarian and Romanian communities. I immigrated to the USA in 2000. What [...]
This recipe is great for making traditional gingerbread cookies. You can easily cut them into various shapes or even use them as ornaments. Ingredients Cookies 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup (170 grams) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup molasses 1 teaspoon ground ginger 3 cups (330 grams) all purpose [...]
Hungary is known for it’s variety of cakes and pastries. Here are just a few of the favorites. Dobostorta Stacked with several layers of chocolate buttercream and topped with a thin crust of caramel, Dobostorta is a rich and elegant cake. It was created by Hungarian confectioner József C. Dobos in 1884. Dobostorta was first [...]
