Annamaria's Kitchen - The Tastes of Hungary, Volume 4

Annamaria's Kitchen - The Tastes of Hungary, Volume 4This is the fourth volume of my cookbook series written on the topic of traditional Hungarian cuisine. Even though I already published 249 recipes in my previous books, I think I hardly scratched the surface. Our food culture is so rich and there are still so many great recipes, which are not being passed to the next generation due to our busy lifestyle. I am concerned that many may be lost forever. Therefore, it is my duty to document and preserve

This is the fourth volume of my cookbook series written on the topic of traditional Hungarian cuisine. Even though I already published 249 recipes in my previous books, I think I hardly scratched the surface. Our food culture is so rich and there are still so many great recipes, which are not being passed to the next generation due to our busy lifestyle. I am concerned that many may be lost forever. Therefore, it is my duty to document and preserve our precious traditions and our culinary heritage.
The recipes in Volume 1 and 2 belong to the most common food categories, such as soups, main dishes, and desserts. Volume 3 was entirely dedicated to famous Hungarian desserts. This book is a little bit different. There are many great foods that did not really fit in any of those categories, so I decided to dedicate a chapter to the most popular Hungarian appetizers and finger foods. There is no holiday party or family gathering in Hungary without a good pog‡csa or cheese sticks. In addition to our favorite party foods, I added traditional appetizer recipes. If you read this new book, you will also learn what the Hungarian word "katona" means, that is literally translated to "soldier" in English, although it really refers to a snack. You will also see that salads are served slightly differently in Hungary, than in many other parts of the world. We typically consider salad not as an appetizer but we serve it with the main course. In addition to snacks, you will see many great soup recipes, main dishes and desserts. You will also find pickles, jam, and the legendary Hungarian lecs—. In this recipe, lecs— is made to be canned in jars at the end of the summer, so you can enjoy the fresh flavors and the goodness preserved in the vegetables all year long. I wish you happy cooking and lots of joy in your culinary journey.