There’s something fun about turning a few basic ingredients into a dish that feels a little special. These potato patties are exactly that kind of...
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Sausage buns
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked buns filling the kitchen. These sausage buns are soft, golden and filled with melted cheese...
Korhelysaláta
In Hungary, korhelysaláta is a classic dish for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day - the time when everyone celebrates, eats well, and maybe enjoys a...
Grape and cottage cheese cake
Every autumn, when grapes are at their sweetest and most fragrant, I make this cottage cheese cake. It’s a recipe of mine that has become a little...
Beetroot soup
Beetroot is one of those humble vegetables that always surprises me. Its deep ruby color makes every dish look special, while its earthy sweetness...
Gluten-free linzer cookies
Linzer cookies are one of those timeless classics that never go out of style - crumbly, buttery and filled with sweet jam. They’re a favorite around...
Potato paprikash with green peas
Potato paprikash with green peas is a dish that feels like home cooking at its best - simple ingredients turning into something hearty and full of...
Legényfogó süti
There’s a Hungarian dessert with a name that always makes people smile: legényfogó süti, which literally means bachelor-catching cake. The idea is...
Round pretzels
Golden, soft and beautifully shaped, round pretzels are simple to make at home, yet look like something straight from a bakery window. Unlike the...
Garlic and sour cream chicken thighs
Sometimes the simplest ingredients come together to make the best meals. This garlic and sour cream chicken is one of those dishes - juicy chicken...
Görög fruit soup
The Görög fruit soup is a sadly overlooked Hungarian classic - but once you know it, it’s a real summer lifesaver. It’s tasty, refreshing, and ready...
Zúzmarás szelet
Zúzmarás szelet (frosted slice) is a light layered cake with a creamy filling, a touch of lemon and pieces of fruit hidden inside. It’s simple, not...
Anikó szelet
Anikó szelet is a classic Hungarian dessert that’s easy to enjoy and fun to make. It has soft layers of vanilla pudding and cocoa-flavored cake,...
Chicken croquettes
These chicken croquettes are a delicious example of how simple ingredients can come together to make something truly special. Made from finely...
Szeged-style pork stew
This Szeged-style pork stew is a cozy, everyday kind of meal that’s easy to make. It’s rich, flavorful and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. The...
Bread dumpling soup
This bread dumpling soup is a warm, filling meal made from simple ingredients you probably already have at home. The broth is full of flavor from...
Rice pudding cake
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...
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...
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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.