There’s no doubt that Hungarians sure love their sweets! Szaloncukor is a type of candy made from fondant that is hung from Christmas trees as decorations in Hungary. The tradition of hanging these candies on the Christmas tree started in the 19th century. It was named Szaloncukor because the tree usually stood in the parlor, the most luxurious [...]
These crescent shaped cookies known as “Vanilla Kifli” are a common treat made during the Christmas hoildays in Hungary. There also known as “Vanillekipferl” in Austria. This recipe uses vanilla sugar which is available at most bulk food stores or farmers markets. Ingredients 1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (115 grams) vanilla sugar, plus extra for dusting 2 [...]
Paprika is a common ingredient used in many Hungarian dishes. This recipe is for a flavorful sauce base that can be served over egg noodles, dumplings, or any meat dishes. Ingredients 1 tbsp of vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp of paprika 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (280 ml) of chicken stock 4 tbsp dry sherry or white [...]
Pogacsa is a very popular treat in Hungary and Eastern Europe. This recipe contains bacon bits 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 grams) of active dry yeast 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm milk 8 tablespoons [...]
Here are a few of the most common Hungarian food and drink terms. Dining Out Bar – Bár Bill – Számla Café – Kávéház Menu – Etlap Restaurant – Étterem Sweet Shop – Cukrászda Pay – Kifizet Waiter - Pincér Winery – Bikavér Starters Cucumber Salad – Uborka Saláta Beet Salad – Céklás Saláta Fish Soup [...]
While my fiancé and I were visiting the Naschmarket in Vienna, we stumbled a upon a food stand offering unique samplings of Hungarian food. Owner Otto Kovacs explained to us how his inspiration for the food came from his parents – his father being Austrian and his mother Hungarian. He wanted to find a way [...]
No trip to Hungary is complete without enjoying a really delicious strudel pastry. This photo was taken at the First Strudel House of Pest. The cafe has been in operation since 2007 and is located within a historical building built in 1812. Its mission is to preserve the Hungarian tradition of strudel making. The menu [...]
I’ve finally arrived in Hungary! Today, I was able to sample a local Hungarian speciality known as Halászlé which is a spicy fish soup. It is is prepared with hot paprika and carp fish. The soup is particularly known in the Danube and Tisza river regions. As you can see from this photo, the soup was displayed in [...]
What is a bogrács? A bogrács is a heavy pot used to cook outdoors, usually over a wood fire. It has a distinctive round shape and is made with either stainless steel, porcelain, cast iron, or cooper with some pots containing an enameled coating. Bogrács come in a variety of sizes from small to very large. In English, [...]
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 [...]
