During and after World War II, production of many favoured bakery products ceased in Hungary, and only after nationalisation did they resume. One...
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Bojtárfazék
The recipe of bojtárfazék comes from the cookbook Vadregényes kelet written by Marcsi Borbás. This dish was often cooked in the eastern part of...
Chicken noodle casserole
Chicken noodle casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or anytime you're craving a hearty meal....
Óvár pork cutlets
Óvár pork cutlets are roasted pork loin topped with sautéed mushrooms, smoked ham and cheese. The dish was named after Óvár cheese, which is often...
Hamantaschen – Hámántáska
Hungarian Jewish cuisine is a vibrant fusion of Hungarian culinary traditions with Jewish dietary laws and cultural influences. It reflects the rich...
Russian salad and deviled eggs
Russian salad, known by several names such as “Olivier Salad” or “Ensalada Rusa” or “franciasaláta”, is a delicious comfort salad and side dish...
Bean scones – Babos pogácsa
The millennial jewel of the northwestern tip of Hungary, Sopron is not only rich in sights, centuries-old legends and strange stories, but the...
Debrecen raisin chicken
Reading the list of ingredients, you might think that this is an Asian fusion food, but Debrecen raisin chicken is an old Hungarian dish, its recipe...
Beef tripe stew – Pacalpörkölt
Tripe is a divisive food, eliciting strong reactions from people who either love it or hate it. Its distinct texture and flavour can be off-putting...
Karingó
Karingó is a kind of twisted doughnuts, a simple yet special treat, that offers a true taste adventure for lovers of sweet treats. Flour, fresh...
Borjúkötél – Calf ropes
Borjúkötél is an old Kun recipe, a kind of sweet bread with a savoury topping. Kuns are part of the broader Hungarian ethnic community, but have...
Pork ragout soup of Makó
This hearty pork ragout soup comes from Makó, a town in Csongrád-Csanád county. Its distinctive tangy flavour and rich, thick texture enthrall those...
Cocoa and cinnamon rolls
Though the classic Hungarian cocoa snails (kakaós csiga) are made from Blundel dough, which is folded several times, I would like to share a simpler...
Méteres kalács – Meter-long cake
Méteres kalács or meter-long cake, which is usually less than a meter, is a bicolor loaf-shaped cake made from yellow and brown sponge cakes, which...
Calvinist heaven – Kálvinista mennyország
Kálvinista mennyország, translated as Calvinist heaven, is a traditional Hungarian dessert that combines noodles (csuszatészta), cottage cheese, and...
Gellért style chicken breast
Hotel Gellért, that is named after Saint Gellért, the first Hungarian martyr bishop of the 11th century, who was thrown from the neighbouring...
Big crescent rolls with milk and butter
Homemade crescent rolls can really make everyday life better. Making your own crescent rolls can be a rewarding culinary experience that offers...
Noodle stew
Noodle stew marries the rich flavors of slab bacon, smoked pork fat, and aromatic spices with the comforting embrace of noodles. In just 30 minutes,...
Pázmándi dumpling goulash
Pázmándi dumpling goulash is a hearty dish similar to the classic goulash soup, but it differs in several ingredients. It is made with pork,...
Rum and honey sandwich cookies
Sandwich cookies are a delightful treat loved by people of all ages. Whether enjoyed as a snack with a glass of milk or as a decadent dessert,...
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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.