June 16, 2010
Cherry sauce is very popular in Hungary. It can be paired with various meat dishes, potatoes, as well as pasta pellets. Although, the recipe has a sweet flavor it is meant to be used for savory dishes. Ingredients 1 jar (19 oz) pitted sour cherries with juice 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 2 [...]
April 24, 2010
Spätzle is a type of egg-noodle or dumpling that originated in Swabia. However, the dish is also well-known throughout Central and Eastern Europe. In Hungary, their referred to as “nokedli.” Traditionally, spätzle is made by spreading the dough onto a wet board and shaving it off into a pot of boiling water. This is rather a [...]
March 23, 2010
This sweet cheese filling is great for blintzes and crepes. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups farmers’ cheese or ricotta cheese 1/2 cup package cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Chill the filling until ready to [...]
November 18, 2009
Pogacsa is a very popular treat in Hungary and Eastern Europe. These savory scones come in many different varieties and sizes. This recipe contains bacon bits or pork cracklings 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 [...]
October 20, 2009
Potato Lángos also known as krumplis lángos is a deep fried flat bread. This recipe contains potatoes which makes this version of langos more of appetizer rather than a dessert. Lángos is best served with rubbed garlic, or dill, grated cheese, or sour cream on top. Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry [...]