A variation of the plum dumplings, this is a great way to use apricots in a dish. These dumplings are a great idea for breakfast or dinner (with a glass of cold milk); they can also be served as dessert.
Hungary
Cabbage and Noodles
My grandmother used to make this dish pretty often, especially during lent. As a child I was not too found of it but now I like it and, to my surprise, my kids also enjoy eating cabbage and noodles, especially my three year old daughter.
Rice Pilaf
Still looking for the perfect side dish? Rice pilaf is the one and what a versatile food you can add any vegetables you have in the house, add cheese, walnuts, anything you have on hand and it’s great.
Apple Bars
Another great dessert for the season. Really easy to make and the kids enjoyed having this snack at school.
Plum Dumplings (Galuste cu Prune, Szilvas Gomboc, Knedle e Sljivama)
The sweet Plum Dumplings are a fall favorite in our household. They can be served as dessert or main dish. I’ve seen variations of this recipe in Romania, Austria, Croatia and Hungary. It’s simply delicious and makes a good snack for kids’ lunches too.
Dobos Cake (Dobos Torta)
If you happen to be in the Cleveland area don’t hesitate to stop by Tommy’s Pastry (located at 14205 Madison Avenue, Cleveland OH 44107) and pick up a Dobos cake. It’s the best I tasted so far since I moved to the US. Continue reading
Apple Corn Salad
We recently went to a short trip to Hungary and this is one of the new dishes we tried – a delicious Apple Corn Salad. Continue reading
Chimney Cake
We recently went to Chicago and came across this small bakery that makes delicious Chimney Cakes (Kurtos Kalacs). Continue reading
Budapest
Since I just posted the Chimney Cake recipe I remembered my trip to Budapest last spring. Here are some pictures, however I need to warn you that the Budapest is much nicer than I was able to capture on the camera. If you have the chance to visit take advantage, Budapest is a great place to see.
Chimney Cake (KÜRTŐSKALÁCS, Kürtos Kalacs, Cozonac Secuiesc) – part 2
Here is a follow up on a previous post we had on this delicious bakery delight – Chimney Cake (KÜRTŐSKALÁCS, Kürtos Kalacs, Cozonac Secuiesc). As promissed I’m coming back with a recipe that can be used to bake the Kürtos Kalacs in the oven.