Have you heard of the term lekvar? If you want to make your own apricot or plum butter, here is a great recipe. https://www.thespruceeats.com/hungarian-prune-apricot-butter-recipe-lekvar-1136525 I haven't tried it yet but if you are watching your sugar intake...
Here is what my mom had to say about this recipe: This was my Mother’s recipe. It was her special presentation when we had American guests. My mother was also born here in America but she certainly instilled a great desire in me to know more about my heritage. Good...
https://www.thespruceeats.com/make-dry-curd-or-farmers-cheese-1135795
Zwack's Unicum Pictured above is just a sampling of the 40 herbs that make up Zwack’s Unicum! Have you ever tried Unicum? It's an herbal liqueur packed with a punch. When I was younger, I tried it and was not terribly impressed. But I have to say it grew on me! These...
Mulled Wine is a wonderful treat during the holidays. I love being in Hungary during the winter time when it is readily available. It can be made with either red or white wine! Mulled Wine - Forralt Bor To every 750 ml bottle of inexpensive red wine (i.e. Cabernet...
Sour Cream Twists By Dorothy Bolla Ever holiday we would get together with the Bollas, these little gems were around. They aren't really complicated but they are tasty and perfect with a cup of coffee. Even though her great-grandchildren weren't born before she died,...
How the Let's Cook Hungarian Challenge Works! In order to qualify for one of the fun aprons pictured here, you must complete each recipe during the month it is due. If you have already qualified for an apron before, you will not be able to earn a second apron, but we...
Túrós Csusza (Farmer’s cheese and Bacon with Noodles) This is a quick-to-fix, delicious Hungarian dish! Egg noodles, túró (this special cheese is hard to find in the USA so Amish friendship cheese is perfect for this recipe), sour cream, and szalonna (Hungarian bacon)...
Hungarian soups are very diverse! An authentic Gulyás is cooked outside over a fire. Blessings from the farm and garden will bring Csirkeleves, Húsleves, Zöldbableves, and Sárgabableves to the table. A delightful and sweet treat, Hideg Meggyleves, is best with fresh...
In 2019, we broadened our horizons a bit with more delicious recipes. We also branched out to include more resources. If you grew up with Hungarian food and you no longer have the cook to teach you and you don't have the recipes either, you know what a challenge it is...
2018 was the first year for the Let's Cook Hungarian Challenge and we tried a wide variety of recipes! Click on the dish to see the recipe the participants were directed to. January 2018 Hungarian Cheese Biscuits -- Pogácsa These gems can be made miniature or...
POGÁCSA (Adapted from a recipe from Fenyőharaszt Castle Hotel in Hungary) While we were in Hungary in February 2018, we had some fantastic pogácsa at one of our stays. I really don't know why it was so good except that it was. The place we stayed graciously shared...
Well, the year 2020 was all been about flexibility and shifting gears. We had a plan for the Let's Cook Challenge but needed to make adjustments as...
Date and time to be announced! We are excited to present you with an opportunity to taste Hungarian wines being brought into the the USA! We will be...
Cabbage and Noodles or Káposztás Tészta is a lovely vegetarian dish that can be made sweet or savory. It can be a snack, a first course, or even...
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