This cozy, comforting dish comes from the Swabians - an ethnic German group with deep roots in Hungary. Many Swabians (or "svábok" in Hungarian)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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This dish brings together rich flavors, simple ingredients and a touch of tradition. Pork stew with onions is hearty and comforting, slow-cooked...
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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...
Kígyórétes – Snake strudel
Kígyórétes is a traditional pastry from the Kun people, a nomadic group that migrated from Central Asia to Hungary in the 13th century. Known for...
Meatballs with sauerkraut
This recipe is a twist on traditional stuffed cabbage. Instead of wrapping the meat in sauerkraut leaves, we make easy meatballs and cook them in a...
Bácska chicken livers
Bácskai csirkemáj, or Bácska chicken livers, is a traditional dish from the Bácska region, a historical area within the Pannonian Plain bordered by...
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Szatymaz, a charming village in Csongrád-Csanád county, is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage, particularly its luscious peaches. Each...
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There’s nothing better than the smell of warm, freshly baked sweet bread filling the kitchen. This hazelnut sweet bread is soft, buttery and packed...
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In Hungary, ducks for roasting are usually around seven weeks old. They are raised for meat and not force-fed like foie gras ducks. This makes the...
Fried polenta – Sült puliszka
Puliszka is the Transylvanian and Hungarian version of polenta. It’s a simple dish made from cornmeal, often enjoyed in rural kitchens for...
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Years ago, I shared my personal favorite lángos recipe, which features a potato-based dough. Today, I present the traditional "piaci lángos" - the...
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Mákos fentő is a special dessert from the Palóc cuisine, often called the elegant cousin of mákos guba. It’s a type of baked dough that, once out of...
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Guinea fowl is a special kind of bird with meat that is richer and more flavorful than chicken or turkey. It has a slightly gamey taste, making it a...
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After plum trees, sour cherry trees are the second most popular fruit trees in Hungary. Many Hungarian backyards have one or two sour cherry trees,...
Roasted rabbit
In Hungary rabbit meat consumption significantly lags behind the global average, where annual per capita consumption can reach 9-10 kilos. During...
Körösi aprópecsenye
Körösi aprópecsenye is a hearty dish made with tender pork, celeriac, onions, garlic and tomato juice. Everything is cooked together to create a...
Broccoli salad
This broccoli salad is easy to prepare, fresh and delicious, making it a perfect addition to any meal. The crispy bacon, creamy dressing and...
Cornmeal cream cake
Cornmeal has a deep-rooted significance in Transylvanian cuisine, where it is revered for its versatility and cultural heritage. The most popular...
Transylvanian cottage cheese pie
There's something comforting about homemade desserts, especially ones that carry a sense of tradition. This Transylvanian cottage cheese pie is a...
Garlic-flavored juicy pork loin with potato dumplings
Looking for a hearty, comforting dish that’s packed with flavor? This garlic pork loin with potato dumplings is the perfect choice. Tender pork loin...
Ignotus soup
Ignotus soup is much more than a comforting bowl of soup - it is a tribute to one of Hungary’s most revered literary figures, Hugó Veigelsberg...
Chocolate and chestnut loaf cake
Chestnut puree, known as gesztenyepüré in Hungary, is a beloved dessert component that showcases the country's deep appreciation for chestnuts....
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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.