Beetroot is one of those humble vegetables that always surprises me. Its deep ruby color makes every dish look special, while its earthy sweetness...
Soups
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Guinea fowl soup
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...
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...
Poékaleves
Poékaleves, a traditional soup from Transylvania, particularly popular in the Gyergyó region, is a delicious variation of "becsinált" soup. Each...
Roasted red pepper soup
Roasted red pepper soup is a comforting and flavorful dish, that brings together the vibrant taste of roasted red peppers with the richness of a...
Gizzard soup
Gizzard soup is a delightful and hearty dish that not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings significant nutritional benefits. Gizzards are...
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...
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,...
Chicken soup of Dörgicse
In the heart of the Balaton Uplands lies Dörgicse, a village known for its medieval church ruins and wine production. It consists of three hamlets...
Potato soup with frankfurters
If you are seeking a hassle-free yet flavorful meal, this potato soup with frankfurters is a tribute to the elegance of simplicity in culinary...
Oyster mushroom soup
Oyster mushrooms (laskagomba in Hungarian), scientifically known as Pleurotus ostreatus, are a popular and versatile fungus belonging to the...
Legényfogó leves
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach - as the saying goes. The recipe's name legényfogó, that means 'Catch the guy', refers to the...
Favágó leves – Lumberjack’s soup
Lumberjack's soup (favágó leves) is a hearty meal containing pork, mushrooms, root vegetables, noodles and sour cream. I generally make this soup...
Gölödinleves – Potato dumpling soup
Gölödinleves is a potato dumpling soup often cooked in Tápióság and its neighborhood. Tápióság is a small village located in the county of Pest,...
Cream of yellow split pea soup
Yellow split peas are a nutritious and versatile food that can be a healthy addition to a balanced diet. They are a good source of plant-based...
Popular recipes
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.