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The Cuisine of Hungary

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I found an old copy in a library book sale. It is full of old recipes for authentic Hungarian food. In other words, it's a pretty rare bird in the US; no one cooks like this any more with the advent of fast food, takeout, and three-career families.

I have so far used two of the dessert recipes. They aren't difficult, just time consuming. One cake took me close to three hours, clean-up time included. A big stand mixer is almost required for several of the cakes in here; I would NOT recommend trying some of these by hand unless you have very strong arms and a copper egg bowl.

OTOH, the results are delicious, and vanish rapidly.

If you're at all into Hungarian cuisine, George Lang is an essential. If you don't think you're particularly interested in Hungarian food (and believe me you are missing A LOT) -- this is a great book to get just for the desserts, and specifically the cakes. I've baked many of them and they are to die for. Your guests will not stop talking.

This is slow food as it was meant to be. Same for the baking. Wholesome ingredients, hearty food, light fresh pastry. All are easily made as organic as well. It's also worth noting that the Hungarian stews (goulashes, paprikash, etc.) are extremely well-suited for a crockpot and freeze well. Just make sure you use good authentic paprika as your base.

The two copies I ordered, sent by two differe providers, sent copies in more than terrible condition. I am now getting copies from a reliable source. I should have dealt with them in the first place.

Margit Serenyi