This savory cheese spread is a favorite in Hungary. Almost every household has a special way of making it but the essential ingredients usually include “bryndza” (a type of sheep’s milk cheese), butter, paprika and herbs. It’s best to prepare körözött the day before to allow the flavors to settle. Ingredients 1/2 pound (236 grams) [...]
Rigó Jancsi takes its name from a famous 19th century Hungarian Gypsy violinist, who according to legend, seduced and married Clara Ward, a wealthy American socialite. Rigó Jancsi created the pastry together with an unknown pastry chef to surprise Clara. Unfortunately, their love and marriage didn’t last long but Rigó Jancsi story was so touching that his cake [...]
Cucumber salad or uborkasaláta is a popular dish in Hungary that is usually served with main meals. It has a very light and refreshing taste. Some cooks like to sprinkle paprika on top as a garnish or add sour cream to enhance its flavor. Ingredients 5 tbsp sugar 2 cups (474 ml) water 1/2 cup [...]
A Hungarian favorite, bejgli is a sweet roll that is filled with either poppy seed (mákos) or walnut (diós) filling. There are many variations and even savory alternatives, but these two are the most common. Bejgli is usually served for Christmas and Easter. Ingredients Dough 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water 2 packages (16 grams) of active dry yeast [...]
An Easter tradition in Croatia, pinca also known as sirnica is a sweet bread that is flavored with raisins, rum and citrus zest. It is commonly shaped into a round loaf that is marked with a cross to symbolize the Crucifixion of Christ. Another variation is to tuck hard-boiled colored Easter eggs into the bread’s [...]
Honey cake is one of the most popular traditional desserts in Croatia. It consists of thin layers of biscuit made with honey and vanilla flavored cream filling. This version contains both vanilla and cocoa which gives it just the right amount of sweetness. It makes a great accompaniment with tea or coffee. For the biscuit [...]
Originating as a staple for herdsmen traveling across the great plains of Hungary many centuries ago, goulash is one of Hungary’s most famous dishes. A hearty soup of beef, vegetables and paprika; goulash gets its flavor from being cooked slowly over a long period of time. Making goulash is fairly simple but to make a [...]
Often referred to as “Hungary’s red gold”, paprika has become synonymous with Hungarian food due to its ability to add excellent flavor and color to various traditional dishes. There are several versions of paprika ranging from édes (sweet) to eros (hot) as well as everything in between. Below is a list of the types of paprika [...]
Rakott Krumpli is one of Hungary’s most favorite comfort foods. It contains a generous amount of sour cream along with potatoes and smoked Hungarian sausage which gives it a very rich and creamy taste. Ingredients 8 medium red potatoes 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cup (300 grams) sour cream 1 smoked Hungarian sausage (hot or [...]
To Hungarian children, of course, it’s all about Mikulás. But for the grown-ups, Christmas celebrations in Hungary focus a lot on the culinary delights. Here are a few of the highlights. Halászlé (Fish Soup) As a relic of the earlier church tradition of fasting for Advent, it is still traditional for fish to be eaten [...]
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