I have been excited to try some Peruvian flavors. Combinations have been dancing around in my brain. I considered using yellow peppers instead of my red Hungarian paprika. Hungarian paprika paste in comparison to Aji Amarillo is much saltier and heavier in texture and flavor. I tried a spoon of aji. I was quite happy with the light, sun-shiny flavor of it.
Category: Vegetables
Mushroom Chili & Taco Filling
Mushrooms are a fabulous substitute for beef in chili and tacos. I love the fact this combination is not greasy at all, yet picks up the delicious flavors from the aromatic vegetables and spices. The key is to fine chop the cooked mushrooms so they blend well with black beans, quinoa, rice
Why Home Gardening is Essential for Every Family
I remember being sick when little but not terribly hungry. I wanted more food. I also wanted more delicious food. I never felt that wrenching hunger that many experience. This was because of the supply of fresh vegetables and fruit.
The Fascinating History of Collard Greens
Collard greens are one of the most nutritious of the cool-season vegetables. They are bursting with vitamins and minerals. These nutrients help prevent and fight disease. Today, many varieties of greens are available. These include collards, mustard, turnips, chard, spinach, and kale. Collard greens should be a staple in every healthy garden.
Caramelized Cabbage and Noodles: A Tradition in Cooking
When I think about growing up Hungarian, I have specific food memories. I know every single culture on the planet has the comfort food of childhood. Noodles, dumplings, and pasta keep us alive. When made just right, they offer the most sublime, perfect mouthfeel and chew. It becomes a delicious meal on the planet.
Beaver Dam Pepper: From Obscurity to Fame
I feel a kinship to a Hungarian Pepper that survived and flourished into a “naturalized American” much like myself. When you take a bite, you get the other flavors first, and then the heat kicks in,
“Uborkasalata” How to make Hungarian Cucumber Salad
This cucumber salad version is different than I find in any of my cookbooks, but it’s the one I grew up with and simply love the most. Many recipes add sour cream or onions which is fine, but when you have this simply incredibly crispy, fresh, sweet, sour side next to dumplings swimming in paprikas’…
Grandmother Sophie’s Chili Sauce
My husbands Grandmother on his mother’s side was an incredible cook. She was a superwoman of the depression era. She canned everything herself, and when she cooked for gatherings she came with trays filled with fried chicken, polish sausage and sauerkraut, potato salad, and always made enough for an entire neighborhood. She worked at Marshall…
Bob Fozelek (Bean Stew) A Hungarian Comfort Food Recipe
This is one of my favorite meals. Growing up I ate a lot of Fozelek which translates to “cooked down” which would translate to “comfort food”. If there is a large harvest of anything, too much to eat or is the type of vegetable that won’t keep well in the cellar, then “fozni le kell” which means…