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...
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Cheese and sausage tidbits
Cheese and sausage tidbits are a simple, tasty snack that’s perfect for any occasion - whether it’s a party, a cozy evening, or just something fun...
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...
Sajtos stangli – Cheesy sticks
Sajtos stangli is a popular bakery product in Hungary, which is made from a soft yeast dough rich in butter and sour cream. These cheesy sticks can...
Cheese crescent rolls
If you like cheese scones, you may also find these cheese crescent rolls enjoyable. They are filled with salted butter and a mild-tasting cheese - I...
Onion-cottage cheese dumplings from Neszmély
This pasta recipe comes from Neszmély, a village in Komárom-Esztergom county, which is the centre of the Neszmély wine region and can be found 70...
Crispy cottage cheese bites
If you feel like having some snacks, but you are bored with scones, cottage cheese bites are an ideal choice. The list of ingredients is curt,...
Cheese scones
Cheese scones are the most popular pogácsa in Hungary. Pogácsa is a simple and delicious snack food, which is generally one of the first things to...
Lángos, the Hungarian street food
Lángos, this traditional Hungarian street food, is slowly conquering the whole world, the number of its fans is increasing day by day. Lángos...
Layered cauliflower
There are several layered dishes in the Hungarian cuisine, they are usually made with some kind of meat and vegetable like potato, sauerkraut, kale...
Cheese straws
It's a piece of cake to make these light and crispy cheese straws, which are inevitable accesories of beer drinking with friends. Just knead a...
Mátrai borzaska – Pork chops coated in grated potatoes
Mátrai borzaska means pork chops in potato coating, topped with sour cream, garlic and cheese. Its literal English translation means unkempt meat,...
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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.