Welcome to My Kitchen Journal

Every recipe has a story.

Here I share the traditions I grew up with in Hungary, the recipes I now cook for my family in Canada, helpful kitchen tips, baking techniques, home inspiration, and behind-the-scenes moments from everyday life.

From preserving vegetables and baking fresh sourdough bread to creating cozy family meals, this is where I share everything that doesn't fit into a recipe card.

I hope these stories inspire you to slow down, cook from scratch, and create beautiful memories around your own table.

Welcome to my kitchen!

❤️ Anita

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Baked Hungarian farmer cheese dumplings with sour cream topping in a baking dish

Baked Hungarian Farmer Cheese Dumplings – Sütőben Sült Túrógombóc

Hungarian aranygaluska covered with vanilla sauce on a green patterned plate, with the baking pan in the background.

Aranygaluska: Hungarian Golden Walnut Pull-Apart Bread with Vanilla Sauce

Basket of golden Hungarian cheese sticks topped with melted grated cheese and served in a red kitchen towel.

Easy Hungarian Cheese Sticks – Sajtos Rúd in About 35 Minutes

Aranygaluska: Hungarian Golden Walnut Pull-Apart Bread with Vanilla Sauce

Soft, buttery dough layered with cinnamon-sugar walnuts and topped with warm vanilla sauce—aranygaluska is Hungarian comfort baking at its best. Follow my step-by-step recipe for this golden pull-apart dessert, made with plenty of walnuts, just the way I love it.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Sep 266 min read

Easy Hungarian Cheese Sticks – Sajtos Rúd in About 35 Minutes

These quick Hungarian cheese sticks are buttery, tender and covered with golden melted cheese. With no yeast and no rising time, this easy sajtos rúd is ready in approximately 35 minutes—perfect with soup, for lunchboxes or as an irresistible savoury snack.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Sep 235 min read

Hungarian-style layered apple pie with cinnamon apple filling, creamy sour cream layer and cinnamon crumble topping.

Hungarian-Style Layered Apple Pie with Creamy Filling & Cinnamon Crumble

A delicious twist on classic apple pie with a buttery pastry crust, juicy cinnamon apples, a light creamy layer, and irresistible cinnamon crumble on top. This Hungarian-inspired apple dessert looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make. 🍎🇭🇺

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Sep 136 min read

Slice of Hungarian plum braided pastry showing fresh cinnamon plum filling

Hungarian Plum Braided Pastry – Szilvás Kígyórétes

Szilvás Kígyórétes is a beautiful Hungarian braided pastry filled with juicy fresh plums, warm cinnamon and a touch of lemon. Baked until golden and finished with powdered sugar, it’s the perfect way to celebrate plum season. 💜🇭🇺

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Sep 75 min read

Homemade Hungarian Képviselőfánk cream puffs arranged on a wooden board with powdered sugar.

Hungarian Cream Puffs – Képviselőfánk

Traditional Hungarian Képviselőfánk are light, airy choux pastry puffs filled with silky vanilla custard and fluffy whipped cream. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, this classic Hungarian dessert is elegant, nostalgic, and absolutely irresistible. 🇭🇺❤️

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Sep 76 min read

Homemade Hungarian gyökérkenyér, a rustic no-knead twisted bread with a golden crust.

Gyökérkenyér – Easy No-Knead Hungarian Twisted Bread

This Hungarian gyökérkenyér is one of those breads that looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to make. With a beautifully crisp golden crust, soft airy center, and its signature rustic twisted shape, it’s perfect for sandwiches, breakfast, or simply torn apart and enjoyed fresh from the oven. 🇭🇺🥖

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Sep 66 min read

Hungarian Zserbó Golyó with walnuts, apricot jam and dark chocolate, served with dried apricots.

Zserbó Golyó – Easy Hungarian Gerbeaud Balls

All the classic flavors of Hungarian Zserbó in one easy, no-bake treat! These Zserbó Golyó combine walnuts, apricot jam and chocolate to create irresistible little bites perfect for holidays, parties or whenever you’re craving something sweet. 🇭🇺🍫🌰

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Sep 65 min read

Homemade Hungarian császárzsemle Kaiser rolls freshly baked on a wooden board.

Homemade Császárzsemle – Hungarian Kaiser Rolls Recipe FromMyHungarianKitchen

Homemade Hungarian császárzsemle with a beautifully golden crust and soft, fluffy center. These hand-shaped Kaiser rolls are easier to make than they look and perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Sep 44 min read

Homemade Hungarian sandwich pockets baked golden brown and topped with sesame seeds.

Homemade Hungarian Sandwich Pockets – Soft, Golden & Perfect for Filling

Soft, golden and perfectly fluffy, these homemade Hungarian sandwich pockets are made for filling! 🥪Load them with salami, cheese, fresh vegetables or your favourite sandwich ingredients for an easy homemade breakfast or lunch.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Aug 175 min read

Close-up of fluffy Hungarian rizskoch showing the soft baked rice pudding texture with fruit preserves.

Hungarian Baked Rice Pudding – Rizskoch (Rizsfelfújt)

Traditional Hungarian rizskoch, or rizsfelfújt, is a light and fluffy baked rice pudding flavored with vanilla and lemon and served with powdered sugar and apricot jam.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Aug 114 min read

Hungarian farmer’s cheese pastry with powdered sugar served beside a frothy coffee.

Soft Hungarian Farmer’s Cheese Pastries – Túrós Párnácskák

Soft, fluffy Hungarian farmer’s cheese pastries filled with sweet túró, vanilla and fresh lemon zest. These golden homemade pastries are perfect with coffee and easier to make than they look! 🤍

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Aug 94 min read

Basket of homemade Hungarian no-rise kifli wrapped in a red kitchen towel. Fresh golden crescent rolls ready for breakfast.

No-Rise Hungarian Kifli – Quick & Easy Crescent Rolls

Fresh homemade Hungarian kifli without hours of waiting! These quick crescent rolls are soft inside, golden outside, and require no traditional proofing time.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Aug 95 min read

Two slices of Hungarian almás pite showing a thick grated apple and cinnamon filling between golden pastry layers.

Traditional Hungarian Apple Pie – Almás Pite

The best part of Hungarian apple pie is that generous layer of juicy cinnamon apples tucked between two tender layers of homemade pastry. There are some recipes that immediately take you back to childhood, and for me, almás pite — Hungarian apple pie — is one of them. 🇭🇺🍎 Hungarian apple pie is quite different from the tall, deep-dish apple pies you may know in North America. Instead, we make it in a large rectangular baking pan with two thin layers of tender, buttery past

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Aug 74 min read

Hand picking up a freshly baked Hungarian cheese pogácsa from a pile of golden homemade savory pastries.

5-Minute Hungarian Cheese Pogácsa (No Rising Required!)

Soft, buttery Hungarian Cheese Pogácsa made without waiting for the dough to rise! These fluffy savory biscuits are packed with cheese, ready in minutes, and perfect for parties, soups, or afternoon snacks.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Aug 74 min read

Hungarian kókuszkocka dessert on a white plate with gold trim, styled with Christmas decorations

Kókuszkocka – Hungarian Chocolate Coconut Cake

This classic Hungarian coconut cake, known as kókuszkocka, is a soft vanilla sponge dipped in rich chocolate glaze and rolled in coconut. Simple, nostalgic, and perfect for Christmas or any cozy winter day.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Dec 6, 20252 min read

Golden, glossy orange–chocolate brioche wreaths cooling on a kitchen counter with Christmas decorations in the background, showcasing the festive shape and soft, rich dough.

Orange–Chocolate Brioche Wreath (Soft, Festive Sweet Bread)

A soft, festive brioche wreath scented with orange and filled with creamy hazelnut and dark chocolate. Beautiful, golden, and easier to shape than it looks — the perfect Christmas sweet bread for gifting or holiday mornings.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Nov 30, 20253 min read

Freshly baked Hungarian honey gingerbread cookies (mézeskalács) cooling on parchment paper, golden and soft.

Soft Honey Gingerbread Cookies (Hungarian Mézeskalács) – Ready in 8 Minutes

These soft honey gingerbread cookies are my Hungarian family’s classic Christmas recipe. Simple ingredients, only 8 minutes in the oven, and perfect for gifting or school bake sales.

Anita | From My Hungarian Kitchen

Nov 27, 20254 min read