Hungarian Recipes

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Real Hungarian Goulash (No Tomato Paste Here)

It's hard to find a real Hungarian recipe for goulash. This is the real thing. Real goulash has no tomato paste or beans. Eat with a slice of rustic bread. Dip bread in sauce and clean the plate with the bread at the end. Can be eaten with spaetzle.

By mentallo

Chicken Paprikash II

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Chicken pieces stewed in a sauce mixture including the traditional Hungarian ingredient - paprika - along with other spices and sour cream. This is our family recipe for Chicken Paprikash. Very good on cold days, and good served over dumplings.

By SHAELYNUMBER10

Porkolt (Hungarian Stew) Made With Pork

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A flavorful stew, Pörkölt is redolent with the fragrance of paprika and bell peppers. It has few ingredients, and is surprisingly easy to make. Save time by using boneless pork chops and cubing them after they are browned. There should be enough salt in the canned tomatoes to season the stew, but if not, add more to your taste. Use best-quality, real Hungarian paprika for best results. We prefer to serve it with noodles, but galuska (Hungarian dumplings) or rice are good, too.

By Fishwrap

Hungarian Noodle Side Dish

This is a simple Hungarian dish. This recipe eases preparation by utilizing a slow cooker. Hope you all enjoy it!

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

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My family loves soup and this is one of their favorites. It has lots of flavor and is fairly quick to make. It's primarily a mushroom soup but derives a lot of its flavor from other ingredients.

By HAMM

Hungarian Beigli

This is a traditional walnut roll which is served in many Hungarian families at Christmas and Easter as a special treat. This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. The preparation takes time, plus the dough needs an hour and 30 minutes of resting time, but the result is well worth the effort!

By SLAIMBEER

Hungarian Flourless Hazelnut Cake

This cake was traditionally a birthday cake in my friend's home. Her mother is from Hungary and only has this recipe in her head! Now it will be preserved.... Note: hazelnuts may be toasted or untoasted. The skins may be removed or left on.

By LAURANERIC

Chef John's Beef Goulash

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This Hungarian-style goulash is a thick beef stew that is great served over buttered noodles and garnished with sour cream.

By Chef John

Hungarian Goulash I

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A spicy way to dress up stew beef. My mom made this when we were kids, and we loved it. It is spicy while not mouth-burning! Can be made with cheaper cuts of beef, and comes out very tender. If it gets too thick, add a little water while it's cooking. Garnish with sour cream.

By ENVIRO2

Hungarian Potato and Sausage Soup

When the going gets tough, the tough make soup! There are certain recipes that comfort the body and soul in a profound way and this hearty potato and sausage soup is in that class. I think you'll agree it's one of the best things you've had in a long time. The savory flavor from smoked sausage and the earthy sweetness from onions and cabbage are balanced perfectly with a splash of vinegar and a bit of sour cream, all brought together by soft and tender potatoes--the only way this gets better is serving it with a nice hunk of buttered, crusty bread.

By Chef John

Hungarian Poppy Seed Filling

This is a filling often used for Middle European kolacs (also called kolacky or kolachke)--filled, rolled, baked yeast dough--and sweet rolls.

By Hepzibah

Mom Sykes' Hungarian Goulash

The lemon flavor gives you a pleasant surprise in this tender goulash served over egg noodles.

By Gail Laulette

Inspiration and Ideas

Hungarian Kiffles

This is the real deal, direct from my Hungarian descendants. These yummy, delicate cookies are just the right amount of sweetness and are absolutely addicting! Simple ingredients, but do take some work, but well worth it! Always a holiday favorite!

Turos Csusza (Pasta with Cottage Cheese)

This recipe is great for nights when you get home and need something to wind down. 'Turos Csusza' is a Hungarian dish I learned from my Dad last year when I turned twelve. It consists of bacon, egg noodles, sour cream, and cottage cheese. 'Elvezet!'

Potato and Egg Casserole

Strudel Dough

Gulaschsuppe

Country Goulash

Hungarian Braided White Bread

A beautiful loaf to see and even more wonderful to eat.

Hungarian Goulash III

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Hungarian Pork Chops

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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

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Hungarian Kifli II

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My Mother's Chicken Paprikash

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More Hungarian Recipes

Cabbage Balushka or Cabbage and Noodles

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This Hungarian favorite is cabbage, onions, and egg noodles cooked in butter. Salt and pepper to taste. So easy, so good.

By rlecook

Dobos Torte

The word 'dobos' means 'like a drum' in Hungarian. However, this cake is named after its creator, Hungarian pastry chef Josef Dobos.

By Kevin Ryan

Authentic Hungarian Goulash

This recipe was given to me by my sister, who got it from a lady visiting from Hungary in 1961.

By SUSANNAH

Geneva's Ultimate Hungarian Mushroom Soup

A warm, filling soup that is a wonderful cool weather lunch or dinner and is especially great with a side of multi-grain bread! I load up on thickly cut mushrooms and use traditional Hungarian Sweet Paprika. Um! Definitely use the tomato and pepper. It gives it a totally different flavor. You may serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat. I find that the soup just as good if not better the next day. Use a ripe tomato. Also, if you can't find a Hungarian wax pepper, try another mild chile pepper and just use a smaller piece.

By Genevajones

Hungarian Lentil Soup

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This lentil soup is of a Hungarian based recipe and it is traditional to eat lentils during New Years day to symbolize money coming your way for the coming year.

By Gabriella

Hungarian Goulash II

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This is a dish that my aunt gave me. It takes awhile to make, but it is worth it. Hope you like it. Serve over spaetzle or rice.

By RHONDA STORY

Grandma Irena's Palacsinta (Hungarian Crepes)

My Hungarian grandmother has made this for us ever since we were kids...certainly not health food but maybe one of the tastiest things you'll ever eat! Make it for breakfast or dessert.

By Michele Avissar-Whiting

Hungarian Cucumber Salad

Great salad to make when you have a ton of cucumbers coming out of the garden. We make this year round but we are real cuke lovers in this family. Let it sit for a few days in the fridge and it's even better! Great make-ahead dish for BBQs and parties.

By Michelle Berger

Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

I normally make this with venison and add a little allspice to the meat. Serve over hot noodles.

By David Ulmer

Hungarian Chestnut Cake

This rich dessert is full of all sorts of wickedness, and is a bit labor-intensive, but well worth the work. Chestnuts and marrons glace are available in specialty food stores and gourmet stores.

By MARBALET

Home Made Chicken Noodle Soup!

This is an easy-to-make recipe from my Hungarian mother. No stock, no bouillon, and some peppercorn and parsnip are used for a bit of bite. If you don't have a metal tea-ball or herb bag, you can seal the peppercorn in a piece of cheesecloth tied with some kitchen twine. This way we get all of the pepper and none of the hassle. Keep noodles and soup separate until serving. If you mix the noodles in with the broth, they will get soggy and overcooked. If you have leftovers, store the noodles and soup separate or make a new batch of noodles the next day.

By Balazs

Instant Pot® Hungarian Goulash

Use this hack to make Hungarian goulash using an Instant Pot®. Serve with spaetzle.

By Adrienne Boswell

Streamline Hungarian Torte

This is a recipe handed down from my mother, it is a family favorite requested at all gatherings and pot lucks.

By Kathy Fulop Chamberlain

Hungarian Coffee Cake

This is my mom's recipe and one of my favorites for breakfast; love it warm out of the oven.

By Camille

Instant Pot® Chicken Paprikash

This chicken paprikash can be made either in an Instant Pot® or on the stovetop. No matter which method you use, it will be cooked in less than 30 minutes! Feel free to use a blend of paprika--I used 3 different types: smoked paprika, sweet paprika, and regular paprika.

By thedailygourmet

Blazing Brisket

This 'Blazing Brisket' is a family recipe from Hungary which has been passed down through my family for generations.

By MATTBLOOM

Kohlrabi and Egg Noodles

This is a recipe that my husband introduced me to from my mother-in-law. It is a Hungarian dish; it is really easy and really good. I like No Yolks® noodles.

By codysmommy

Veal Paprikash My Way

Hungarian deliciousness made gluten free and diabetic- and keto-friendly. I sent directions to my 20-year-old non-cooking son to impress his girlfriend. He nailed it the first time. Traditionally served with dumplings but I serve with green beans, shredded Brussels sprouts, or sautéed cabbage. To make this Kosher, use schmaltz or duck fat and nondairy sour cream substitute. This uses quite a lot of paprika, but you would expect that from the name, yes?

By IntheKitchen

Val's Hungarian Jewish Chopped Liver

If this dish asks you, 'What am I, chopped liver?!' you can say, 'Yes!'. I'm particular about using Hungarian paprika, faithful to my roots! You can use a food processor to 'mash' the livers, but the result is too refined for my taste, too much like a pate; traditional chopped liver is lumpy! If you're willing to do the mixing with your hands, you'll get the best results. NOTE: Under NO circumstances should you add beef or any other kind of liver or filler; this will spoil the flavor. Enjoy!

By Valerie Alia

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