To Hungarian children, of course, it’s all about Mikulás. But for the grown-ups, Christmas celebrations in Hungary focus a lot on the culinary delights. Here are a few of the highlights. Halászlé (Fish Soup) As a relic of the earlier church tradition of fasting for Advent, it is still traditional for fish to be eaten [...]
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 [...]
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