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Hungarian culture & heritage

| March 18, 2012 | 1 Comment
Hungarian culture & heritage

In 896, the Magyars under the leadership of Árpád settled into the Carpathian Basin in what is now referred to as an area of Hungary within East-Central Europe. For over a thousand years, Hungary was continuously shaped and molded by its locals and conquerors. The result of this contributed to a unique and distinctive culture which continues to evolve even today.

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How to cook a great goulash

| January 21, 2012 | 2 Comments
How to cook a great goulash

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 [...]

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Goulash restaurant in Vienna

| May 31, 2009 | 0 Comments
Goulash restaurant in Vienna

If you think there’s only one type of goulash available, think again! “Gulasch Museum” is a specialty restaurant located in Vienna which has over 15 varieties of the flavorful dish made with paprika. You can order versions of goulash such as roast beef, veal, pork, fish, and fried chicken liver. Vegetarians will also be delighted to know [...]

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All about goulash

| May 15, 2009 | 16 Comments
All about goulash

What is goulash? Goulash is a prepared stew or soup containing ingredients like meat, onions, peppers, and paprika. Originally from Hungary, goulash can also be found in many other countries like Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Germany, and Northern Italy which have their own variations to the dish. In the United States there’s even a type of [...]

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Paprika

| February 9, 2009 | 2 Comments
Paprika

Overview Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried sweet capsicum peppers, which are similar to red bell peppers. It is a commonly used ingredient in a variety of Hungarian, Central, and Eastern European dishes. Paprika is also well-known throughout Mexico, Central, and South America where there are different versions of the spice. Types of [...]

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Hungarian goulash soup

| January 29, 2009 | 3 Comments
Hungarian goulash soup

A traditional favorite in Hungary, goulash (gulyás in Hungarian) is a hearty soup made of tender chunks of beef, onions, potatoes, caraway, and paprika. Goulash gets its flavor from being cooked slowly over a long period of time. This recipes makes about 8 -10 bowls. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 lb stewing beef, cut into [...]

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