Hungarian Cookbook: Old World Recipes for New World Cooks (Hippocrene International Cookbooks) (Hardcover)

~ Yolanda Nagy Fintor (Author) "Even those who do not like chicken liver wilt find this pate quite tasty..." (more)
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.,."introduces the reader to a culinary wealth of truly great recipes... Featuring not only recipes with meticulous instructions, but also memories, traditions, and lore..., Hungarian Cookbook is very highly recommended for anyone seeking to learn about, create, and taste the flavors and culinary traditions of Hungary." --Midwest Book Review "Midwest Book Review" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description

Low-fat and more readily available ingredients are included in these 125 Hungarian recipes, which include classics such as "Chicken Paprika" and "Hungarian Goulash" as well as "Bean With Sausage Soup", "Walnut Torte", and "Dilled Cottage Cheese Cake". Special foods for ceremonies are also included.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 190 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781808286
• ISBN-13: 978-0781808286
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #171,852 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic as they come!, April 21, 2001

By	ELAINE (Colorado) - See all my reviews

As I read through this cookbook soon after purchase, I felt as though I was re-living my years growing up in a Second generation Hungarian Household in Northern Ohio. All of my grandparents were born in Hungary. The recipes are just as the ones I too learned first hand from my grandmother. I spent much of my time as a child in her kitchen. It also gives flexibility to the modern cook using ingredients that are available. The stories and traditions the author shares are ones that I have shared with my own children. This cookbook is one that I will definitely give copies of as gifts to family members! Thanks for the memories, Yolanda!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written with memories, traditions, and lore, January 12, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hungarian Cookbook: Old World Recipes for New World Cooks (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

Now in a newly expanded edition, Hungarian Cookbook: Old World Recipes For New World Cooks by Yolanda Nagy Fintor (who learned cooking from her Hungarian mother) introduces the reader to a culinary wealth of truly great recipes that have been passed down through generations of Hungarian cooks via an oral family tradition. Featuring not only recipes with meticulous instructions, but also memories, traditions, and lore from those who have prepared and shared such dishes as New World Creamy Potato Soup, Sweet And Sour Cabbage, and Beer Bread Sticks, the Hungarian Cookbook is very highly recommended for anyone seeking to learn about, create, and taste the flavors and culinary traditions of Hungary.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious recipes, July 23, 2001

By	Silvia (Crestwood, KY United States) - See all my reviews

I received the book as a gift. The meals I have made taste just like my mothers did. I never knew how to cook Hungarian food; the instructions are easy to follow and don't take very long to make. How wonderful to enjoy this delicious food again. Each time I use this cookbook I'm ready to plan the next meal. Thank you.