Hungarian cheese rolls are another favourite from my childhood. I remember queuing in the best bakery in town, slowly creeping forward and passing those cool windows which were guarding the cheese rolls. The air was hot and the only air movement came from the big fans from the sealing, yet my finger tips were firm up against the ice cold glass, drawing the twisty shape … Continue reading Cheese rolls
Light, refreshing starter with all the deepness of the paprika, and the tangy spring onion. Perfect accompaniment for toast, short biscuits, fried wedges or fresh vegetables. The flavours of the spread improve with time, it’s worth preparing on the previous day. Ingredients: 350 ml cottage cheese 4-5 spring onion 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika powder 1/2 tablespoon of salt 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds juice of … Continue reading Paprika cheese spread
Hungarians love breaded cheese, so much so that every worthy restaurant has to have it on its menu. My favorite is the breaded Camembertthat we always serve with rice mixed with green peas and some sweet jam while the regular cheese is served with tartar sauce. Its like our unwritten cheese etiquette. Blueberries are the most popular flavors but I would always recommend trying it … Continue reading Breaded Camembert with rizzi-bizzi
The success of this dish is owing to two women, my grandma and my mother-in-law, Peta. My grandma often made these chicken stripes to my father. The most amasing thing in this recipe for me is that from only a small chicken breast you can make plenty of the soft battered pieces. Light and tender, ideal for lunch. You can have it with chili and … Continue reading Beer battered chicken
The Hungarian chocolate swirl is often found on our breakfast table. The outside is crispy and buttery whilst the inside is soft with plenty of cocoa. It’s like a ritual eating them, peeling off the layers, keeping the white centre for the end. You can maximise your experience with a mug of hot chocolate or coffee on the side, dunking the swirl from time to … Continue reading Chocolate swirls
Oh those glorious Hungarian pretzels! I remember how I longed for them when I was a little girl. Wandering about the magnificent Zoo in Budapest and passing the cages by, neither elephant,kangaroo, or zebra was as exciting as seeing the pretzels on the top of each other at the small buffet car. The huge golden pretzels were stitched onto a wooden pole like somebody had … Continue reading Glorious Pretzel
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