George Lang's Cuisine of Hungary

I allowed a friend to borrow this book and never got it back. I actually missed it and had to order another copy!Really, it is more thank just a cookbook. There's a well researched introduction profiling the different cuisines from one section of Hungary to another, and thoughts as to how all of them developed.I would highly recommend this book for every Hungarian and also for everyone who likes the best cuisine in the world - Hungarian!

For many who have been fortunate enough to have had it, there is nothing better than good Hungarian food. As the child of a political refugee from Communist Hungary and an American mother who embraced Hungarian culture and language, and also having had the good fortune to visit Hungary many times, I have been familiar with and loved Hungarian cuisine for a long time. I have also been frustrated in my search for a good, thorough, Hungarian cookbook, and generally have to look through several I own anytime I'm trying to find a recipe. Finding authentic recipes has become even more difficult in the last decade or so, as more and more Hungarian recipes have become westernized and modified even in Hungary.Mr. Lang's book is the best, most useful, and completely thorough on authentic Hungarian cooking that I have found. It has enabled me to recreate some of the most delicious dishes my grandmother served me, as well as some of the exceptional pastries and cakes that were commonplace in Hungarian and Austrian coffee houses in the past. Mr. Lang's recipes are excellent, and will enable anyone to cook truly great Hungarian food. Additionally, for those who are interested (or who may become interested through experiencing the cuisine,) Mr. Lang has included a masterfully researched section on the history and culture of Hungary. A great book for those who simply enjoy creating and eating good food, to those who are already knowledgable of Hungarian cooking and culture.

Yes, this is a cookbook, but it's not just a cookbook. There's a few hundred pages on the history of Hungarian cuisine followed by the recipes. I've never been to Hungary so I can't vouch for the authenticity of the recipes so I'll leave that up to other reviewers. Any way, highly recommended for someone who likes to cook and likes history!

This is the quintessiential Hungarian cook book and a history lesson as well. Being a second generation Hungarian, I grew up loving my grandmothers' Hungarian dishes. Now, I can not only make them myself; but, I can leave a legacy of Hungarian cuisine for my children and grandchildren. The recipes are easy to follow, authentic, and comprehensive. You can't go wrong with this one! The stories about the history of Hungary are fascinating!

I really enjoyed this cookbook. Since I have a Hungarian background, I am always interested in cookbooks about Hungarianfoods. I have to say, this is one of my favorite and most complete books that I have. Very, very happy with this cookbookand would surely recommend to others. These recipes are very close to what my grandparents cooked and we enjoyed!

Beautifully written, familiar recipes that my mother used to make.It makes for a lovely gift.Mine is on the coffee table in my living room.Hasn’t joined the other cookbooks yet.

Perfect used book, like new.This book about Hungarian cuisine is a true find.I like the old fashioned style of writing about its history of food. Well documented.Soon I'll start to cook.

This is a must for all those with Hungarian heritage and interest in cooking, but do not speak or read Hungarian. The history portion of the book is very educational. The recipes are short and easy to understand for novices like us.

George was a cultured, polished genius of the culinary arts. His book is all embracing of a nation's culinary / cultural heritage. This is the work of the sublime professional, who knew and loved the food and the culture he was describing while his professionalism and levelheadedness has preserved for future generations what is (was?) best in my Mother's and Grandmother's kitchens.

I grew up with Hungarian cuisine and this book covers many of the recipes my grandmother made and many I have never heard of. Lots of very interesting history and great historical illustrations as well. It's a great read in addition to the recipes.

My Hungarian friends loved this book. Some even had an original copy in Hungarian. It is a down to earth bunch of good recipes. Some are specialized diet items but it demonstrates where that Hungarian flavour comes from.

I love this book. Thank you!

a great cook book... and well written..