Hungarian Recipes

Zöldbabfőzelék is a Hungarian főzelék dish of green beans stewed in a sour cream sauce and typically served throughout the summer in Hungary. It is very popular when green be ans hit the local markets. The odd thing is that, at least here in Hungary, the green beans…

Finomfőzelék is a delicious Hungarian vegetable stew of peas and carrots in a creamy white sauce. The name literally means “tasty vegetable stew”. The most common vegetables are peas and carrots, with some kohlrabi for extra body. But you can add in any vegetable you want. It’s a great recipe for…

What is Zöldborsófőzelék Zöldborsófőzelék is a traditional Hungarian pea stew. It’s thick, creamy, and quick to make. You’ll find it in homes, school cafeterias, and Hungarian lunch menus all year round, although it is especially popular in the summer. This green pea stew belongs to a group of…

What is a Bogracs? The Hungarian bogrács (pronounced “bog-ratch”) is Hungary’s traditional outdoor cooking kettle. This iconic metal cauldron hangs from a tripod above an open fire. Hungarians use it to cook traditional stews, flavourful soups, and slow-cooked dishes. But what makes this Hungarian cooking kettle so special? Where did it…