Tag Archives: main dish

Pörkölt

This is a classic Hungarian stew. Many people would actually call this a goulash, but a Hungarian goulash is actually more soup-like. See the definitions of goulash and pörkölt in Wikipedia if you’re interested to know more. I’m not making any claims to authenticity with this recipe, but from what I’ve understood, what makes pörkölt [...]

Cabbage Pie

This was such a nice pie: creamy, tangy filling in a crunchy whole wheat crust. I tried to recreate something a little bit Easter European with the dill and the cabbage and a pile of onions, seasoned with allspice and parsley. With a side of mixed salad this pie made perfect dinner for the two [...]

Lime Risoni with Fried Tofu and Basil

This dish consisted of the ingredients I was able to find in our kitchen when I needed to make a quick lunch for myself. I thought about spaghetti, but there was none left, so I opted for risoni (orzo) instead. No canned beans, so tofu it was, and I was lucky enough to find a [...]