May 31, 2009
If you think there’s only one type of goulash available, think again! “Gulasch Museum” is a restaurant located in Vienna, Austria 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 [...]
May 15, 2009
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 [...]
March 19, 2009
Yesterday, I happen to catch a really good episode of the Thirsty Traveler which is a television series about the world’s greatest wine, beer, and spirit producing regions. The episode was called “Pilsner – The Golden Elixir” which featured host Kevin Brauch as he ventures through Prague and towards the of city of Pilsen within [...]
March 13, 2009
In Northern Italy such as the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, goulash is called “gulash di manzo.” This hearty and flavourful dish can be served with a side of creamy polenta or gnocchi. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 2 pounds of stew beef, cubed 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika 5 [...]
March 2, 2009
If you’re looking for a place to eat flavourful goulash soup or enjoy a delightful dessert like palacsinta. Here is a list of Hungarian restaurants across North America. For Canada, restaurants are listed by province. For USA, restaurants are listed by state. Also, if you know a great place to eat in your area, please [...]
February 9, 2009
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 [...]
January 29, 2009
Spice up your life by making this hearty and flavourful dish. Serves about 10. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 lb stewing beef, cut into ¾-inch pieces 2 onions, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp sweet paprika 2 tbsp caraway seeds, lightly [...]