Food & Drink

Budapest’s tourism has been on the rise for years making more and more people around the World want to visit our beautiful capital. One of the most frequently asked questions is what budget they need to spend a long weekend or a whole week here. Budapest is thought to be a “cheap” destination, but this, […]

While there’s hardly a meat that cannot be prepared Stroganoff style, have you ever tried the vegetarian version? It’s filled with loads of mushrooms and the distinctive flavours of sweet pickles, smoked paprika, and red wine. And while you’re at it, why not try adding a bit of heat?   Ingredients: 500 g mushrooms (common […]

Pumpkin cream soup is a staple of the autumn-winter season. This special version of the dish features a spicy, distinctive flavour that is a guaranteed immediate winner! Ingredients: ½ pie pumpkin ½ red kuri squash 1 onion 4 medium-sized potatoes small quantity of rapeseed oil 2 tsp. Thai curry paste 200 ml vegetable broth 100 […]

For cooler days, we offer you this vegetarian soup, elevated to something truly special with the addition of delicious, autumn-ripened chestnuts. Ingredients: 70 g red lentils 50 g brown lentils 150 g chestnuts 2 lemons 1 onion 0.5 l vegetable broth 20 g butter 100 ml heavy cream 1 tsp. brown sugar, salt, pepper, curry […]

It wouldn’t be a traditional Hungarian Christmas without bejgli! The delicious pastry log is a favourite with everyone – especially when the filling is generous and the pastry thin.  If the wish is to pamper your guests with something other than the usual poppy seed or walnut varieties, this chestnut – dried fruit version will […]

A delicious, juicy duck breast is truly worth the time it takes to prepare! Don’t be intimidated by the trendy-sounding name: the word “confit” refers to a time-honoured food preservation technique in which meat is cooked at length in fat, a process that helps preserve the meat’s original flavour, while leaving it perfectly tender and […]

Bar cakes can be made with almost anything: apples, cherries, plums, or even fresh cheese. Why not try this version with flavourful pumpkin? Just make sure you have enough filling left for the cake, as most people cannot resist snacking on the honey-sweetened purée as they go… Ingredients: Cake: 250 g butter or margarine 300 […]

Tender, juicy lamb ribs flavoured with herbs and spices are a culinary experience any day of the week. Make this classic dish seasoned with rosemary on a bed of light, colourful vegetables for your holiday meal and bask in the praise! Ingredients: 50 dkg lamb ribs, sliced fresh rosemary fresh parsley, chopped fine garlic salt […]

Rich soups are always in season.  Ingredients: 40 dkg lamb (shoulder) cubed 1 onion, finely chopped 10 dkg each carrots, parsley root, celeriac, and zucchini 1 bulb garlic 2 bay leaves 1 dl olive oil 3 dl heavy cream salt, pepper, tarragon, parsley tarragon vinegar 1 tablespoon wheat or rice flour (gluten-free) Cut the vegetables […]

Most people eat crêpes with jam, cocoa, or sweetened cheese curd, but have you ever tried them with mascarpone? Fresh fruit and a delicious creamy filling transforms these crêpes into a dish fit for a king… A dessert of Royal proportions!  Ingredients: Crêpes Mascarpone Mint Brown sugar Vanilla Lime juice and grated lime peel Orange […]

Whether you’re soaking it up in the famous thermal spas around the city, bar crawling through the ever-popular ruins pubs or admiring the city from above – no one could deny that Budapest is a city everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. This is especially true for fun seekers and party lovers […]

This delicious dessert is prepared differently from household to household. We think our fruit-enriched variation will quickly became a favourite of yours, or even an idea for rejuvenating your grandmother’s own recipe. Ingredients 5 eggs 15 dkg sugar pinch of salt 40 dkg rice cooked in milk, cold the scraped out interior of 1 vanilla […]