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 [...]
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 [...]
Paprenjak is a traditional Croatian biscuit that contains a unique mix of honey, walnuts, pepper and spices. Its origin is still unclear but it is known to have existed since the 16th century and more lately its become a family tradition in many Croatian homes to make paprenjak for Christmas. To make paprenjak you need special wooden mould’s [...]
Honey cookies also known as mézeskalács are a traditional Christmas treat in Hungary and are often sold at festivals and markets. Similar to gingerbread, these cookies are made with honey and spices and are decorated with white sugar icing. This recipe is an adaptation from Nora Papp’s recipe, who is the creator and editor of Wise Lady, a [...]
Fritule is a traditional Croatian pastry that is most commonly made for Christmas. Although very similar to a doughnut these fluffy pastries are actually much smaller in size and are shaped into round balls. In this recipe, sour cream and grated apples are used to give it a richer taste. They make an excellent accompaniment to [...]
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