Beach-body ready? Let's talk Salads!
SALADS & protein are MY summer Go-To. How about YOU? Check out these four easy, colorful, flavorful salads to accompany your summer meals.
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Ildiko
- Apr 23
- 4 min
Chicken Marsala: bring Sicily to your Home?
A bottle of white, a bottle of red ... images of Italian dining are in our head! Chicken Marsala swaps Italian authenticity for rich flavor.
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Ildiko
- Apr 2
- 4 min
A Hungarian Apple Square is all I need ...
Not too sweet, a touch tart, refreshing, and light. Delicious Apple Squares are THE PERFECT, super easy-to-make dessert! You'll get hooked.
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Ildiko
- Mar 19
- 4 min
Kalács or Challah or Tsoureki ... pick the name!
This simple internationally-loved sweet yeast bread is delicious both FRESH or LEFTOVER. Tempt yourself with creative ways to eat it up!
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Ildiko
- Feb 26
- 3 min
Hungarian Bean Soup with Smoked Hocks
Delicious smoked meats, sausage, or ham are the marquee ingredients that set this hearty Hungarian bean soup apart from others.
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Ildiko
- Feb 6
- 4 min
No Stealing the Lamb Kleftiko!
Theft aside, this dish is not criminal. A combination of roasted leg of lamb, veggies, potatoes, and feta; all seasoned with a Greek touch!
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Ildiko
- Jan 9
- 5 min
Anyone a sucker for Kitchen Gadgets? Say 'I'
The allure of kitchen gadgetry is difficult for Foodies to ignore. Like acquaintances we easily accumulate; like friends, we RELY on a FEW!
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Ildiko
- Dec 22, 2020
- 5 min
Walnut or Poppyseed Hungarian 'Beigli'
Add a sweet swirl to your holiday platter. These tasty & traditional walnut or poppyseed rolls are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
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Ildiko
- Dec 11, 2020
- 5 min
Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
It's time for Goulash to SHARE the stage. The holidays are the perfect time to try Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, another classic Hungarian dish!
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Ildiko
- Nov 20, 2020
- 4 min
Buffalo Chicken Roll-ups are Fire!🔥
Craving variety? I have just the dish to add ZING to your monotonous dinners. If you like Buffalo Wings, then you will LOVE these roll-ups.
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Ildiko
- Oct 30, 2020
- 4 min
Mutabal, a Smoky Eggplant Dip
Add this silky, smoky EGGPLANT dip to YOUR Mezze Platter. Pairs exceptionally with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
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Ildiko
- Oct 2, 2020
- 5 min
Osso buco, a Milanese Classic!
This classic Italian veal stew is ideal comfort food for these cooler, tumultuous evenings. Serve it Milanese-style, over Saffron risotto!
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Ildiko
- Sep 11, 2020
- 5 min
Homemade Pasta with Fresh Basil Pesto! 🌿
Don't close out the summer without harvesting your basil and preparing authentic Genoese Pesto. Delicious over fresh, homemade Tagliatelle!
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Ildiko
- Aug 28, 2020
- 5 min
Pastitsio, aka "Greek Lasagna"
A delicious GREEK comfort food, similar to lasagna, but Better! 🤫 Open a nice bottle of wine, pull out some olives and feta, and Enjoy!
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Ildiko
- Aug 14, 2020
- 7 min
Crêpes, savory or sweet?? You pick!
The crêpes are simple but the fillings make them luscious! From savory and hearty to sweet and delectable ... whatever YOUR taste fancies.
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Ildiko
- Aug 7, 2020
- 5 min
Chicken Paprikás ... a Hungarian Classic!
Hungarians love food and they know how to cook! Pair this quintessential dish with a rustic Hungarian red or even a Riesling and enjoy!🍷
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Ildiko
- Jul 31, 2020
- 5 min
Hankering for Homemade Hummus?
If store-bought hummus is all that you are familiar with, then YOU are really MISSING OUT! Learn to make it yourself. It's a game changer!
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Ildiko
- Jul 24, 2020
- 6 min
Spanakopita & Tiropita ...YiaYia approved!
You don't have to be Greek to love these SPINACH or CHEESE "pies". Your only decision is choosing which one to eat FIRST! Kali orexi!
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Ildiko
- Jul 17, 2020
- 3 min
Beat Summer Heat with a Sweet Chill 🍒🍑
Don't miss this RIPE season and YOUR opportunity to try these refreshingly delicious summertime soups. There is no better time than NOW!!
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Ildiko
- Jul 10, 2020
- 4 min
Sizzle up that Grill for Fajitas!
Fire up your grill and sizzle up some Chicken Fajitas. Are they Mexican or Tex-Mex cuisine ... do you know the difference??
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