This rice pudding cake is light, creamy and just the right amount of sweet. It’s made with a soft sponge base, a smooth vanilla rice layer and a...
Made in Hungary
Dunahullám
Dunahullám, or Danube wave cake, is a well-loved dessert in Hungary, inspired by a German cake called Donauwelle. It gets its name from the...
Crispy cornmeal chicken cutlets
These crispy cornmeal chicken cutlets bring a fresh twist to a classic dish. Instead of the usual breadcrumbs, these cutlets are coated in a mix of...
Vegetable soup with cheese dumplings
This comforting vegetable soup with cheese dumplings is a cozy, satisfying dish. It’s full of fresh root vegetables, flavorful broth, and soft,...
Tomato wax bean stew
In Hungary, főzelék is a common, well-loved dish - something you’ll find in most homes and school canteens. It’s a thick vegetable stew, somewhere...
Millet patties
Millet patties are more than just a healthy meatless option - they’re a link to Hungary’s culinary past. Long before rice and potatoes took over,...
Kata szelet
Kata szelet is a classic Hungarian cake that’s been around for generations. It’s the kind of dessert you’d see at family lunches, holidays, or just...
Savory cheese crackers
If you're looking for a snack that's simple, cheesy and seriously satisfying, these homemade cheese crackers are it. They’ve got that savory kick...
Angyal szelet – Stuffed chicken cutlets
This dish, known in Hungarian as angyal szelet (“angel slice”), is a rich and comforting stuffed chicken recipe. Each piece is filled with smoky...
Betyárgombóc
Betyárgombóc is a simple and hearty Hungarian ragout. The name means “outlaw meatballs,” and it’s just as bold as it sounds. It’s made with ground...
Mimóza szelet – Mimosa slice
Mimóza szelet, or Mimosa slice, comes from a Hungarian cookbook published back in 1936. It was called A mi süteményeskönyvünk, which means Our...
Honey rolls
These honey rolls are a family favorite. They’re soft, sweet and filled with plum butter and crunchy walnuts. The dough is easy to make, and the...
Marjoram pork stew
This marjoram pork stew comes from Miklósi, a small village in Somogy county. It’s a simple, satisfying dish made with everyday ingredients. The...
Coconut sheet cake
This coconut sheet cake is soft, creamy and full of flavor. It starts with a light cocoa sponge that’s easy to mix up in one bowl. On top goes a...
Göcsej bean stew
Göcsej is a quiet, green region in western Hungary, known for its old villages, wooden houses and peaceful countryside. One of the favorite meals...
Vegetable csorba soup
Csorba soup is a traditional dish with deep roots in Transylvania, a region known for its rich mix of cultures - Romanian, Hungarian and Saxon. The...
Homemade chocolate pudding
Sometimes you just want a rich, creamy dessert without too much effort. This homemade chocolate pudding is perfect for that. It’s made with simple...
Kókonya
Kókonya is a traditional sweet bread that’s especially tied to Easter in the Székely region of Transylvania. The word kókonya still lives on in folk...
My home-style Somló trifle
This is my own version of Somló trifle. It’s not the classic somlói galuska you might know, and it’s not the same as the traditional recipe I shared...
Potato noodles with sauerkraut
This cozy, comforting dish comes from the Swabians - an ethnic German group with deep roots in Hungary. Many Swabians (or "svábok" in Hungarian)...
Sarkadi pecsenye
Sarkadi pecsenye is a classic Hungarian comfort dish - rich, hearty and full of flavor. It's the kind of meal that's perfect for Sunday lunches or...
Asparagus soup
Green asparagus is one of the first vegetables to show up in spring. It’s a sign that winter is over and fresh food is finally back. The taste is...
Kútkifli
Kútkifli is an old Swabian recipe from Harta, a village in Bács-Kiskun county, known for its rich culinary and cultural heritage. The name kútkifli...
Swabian cheese dumplings
Swabian cheese dumplings are a dish that brings together simple ingredients to create something truly comforting. It’s warm, cheesy, and full of...
Részeg kisasszonyok
If you love deep-fried treats with a little twist, you have to try részeg kisasszonyok, or drunken young ladies. This old-school Hungarian dessert...
Egg salad
Egg salad, or tojáskrém, is a beloved classic in Hungarian cuisine, often served as a creamy spread on fresh bread or crispy toast. Unlike the more...
Herány tokány
Herány tokány is a rich and flavorful Transylvanian dish made with both beef and pork. For the best results, it's recommended to use pork and beef...
Pork stew with onions and bryndza dumplings
This dish brings together rich flavors, simple ingredients and a touch of tradition. Pork stew with onions is hearty and comforting, slow-cooked...
Bow tie cheese straws – Sajtos masni
There’s nothing quite like the crisp, flaky layers of homemade puff pastry. While store-bought versions are convenient, making it from scratch...
Simple apple-walnut cake
There’s something special about the smell of apples, cinnamon and walnuts baking in the oven. This easy apple-walnut cake is perfect for cozy...
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- Házi rétes – Homemade strudel
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- Slambuc
- Körözött – Hungarian cheese spread
- Lekváros derelye
- Mignon
- White summer squash soup with dill
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- Dödölle
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- Langalló – The Hungarian pizza
Beef tripe stew – Pacalpörkölt- Sólet, the slow cooked Jewish-Hungarian stew
- Meggyes pite – Sour cherry squares
- Vargabéles
- Ischler cookies
- Lacipecsenye
This is what Hungarian túró looks like
You often ask me what kind of cottage cheese (or curd cheese or farmer's cheese - call it what you want) I use in the recipes. In Hungary the store-bought cottage cheese is dry and crumbly as you can see in the picture. So if a recipe calls for túró, I mean this type. If you can't obtain túró, you can try to make your own from whole milk. Click on the link below.
Metric system vs cup
In Hungary metric units are in use, all the recipes on this website are based on this system, so a kitchen scale is necessary. Since I’m not familiar with cup as a measurement unit, I convert grams to cups by using an online converter. The values in brackets, therefore, are only approximate volumes, so, please, double-check them before you start cooking.