Few treats capture the spirit of Hungary quite like kürtőskalács. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, it has an irresistible caramelized sugar crust that has made it one of Hungary's most beloved street foods. Whether you're strolling through a Christmas market or a summer festival, the sweet aroma of freshly baked kürtőskalács, aka chimney cake, is impossible to resist. This homemade version lets you recreate that same experience in your own kitchen: warm,

One of the most iconic Hungarian comfort foods: rich, cozy, and full of memories. Stuffed cabbage is one of the most frequently asked-for Hungarian dishes, and I couldn’t wait to share it. But since my mom makes the best one, I waited for her to join me in the kitchen. ❤️

A true classic that we usually make for the Jewish holidays or whenever, by some miracle, we have some leftover Jewish egg spread. The Stefania Meatloaf is the perfect way to turn leftovers into something delicious in 30 minutes. 🤍

One of my all-time favorite side dishes and one I cannot talk about enough. Hungarian onion-crushed potatoes are crispy, golden, savory, ridiculously simple, and proof that sometimes the humblest dishes are the best.✨

Growing up in Hungary, I knew Chicken Paprikash as one of those meals that brought everyone to the table. Tender chicken simmered in a rich paprika sauce, served with fluffy nokedli, is pure comfort food and one of the most iconic dishes in Hungarian cuisine.

With both of my grandparents coming from the village of Gönc in Hungary, famous for its exceptional apricots, we take apricot dishes very seriously. This apricot dumpling recipe is one of my all-time favorites: close to my grandmother’s, yet so far from hers. 🍑

Let’s enjoy this amazing gift of our spring soil while it’s in season: the classic Hungarian asparagus soup. 🌱💛

Every time we come home from a holiday, I make this Hungarian classic one-pot first. Why? Because the fridge is almost empty, and potato paprikash is not only one of the best comfort foods in the world, it also needs just a handful of simple ingredients 🥔🌶️

The only week in our lives when eating pizza for breakfast is totally acceptable is during Passover. 😄 Matzo can be boring, because we eat a lot of it during the Jewish holidays. But not after you master the perfect Matzo Pizza of your life. 🔥

"Lecsó" means the actual taste of summer for me. Tomato season is soon in bloom so I prepared my variation of this Hungarian classic one-pot dish. 🍳🌶️🍅

Lili's father, Péter Lantos, was the very first in Hungary to add sour cabbage to a burger; it was actually his invention. Today, it’s known as the “Hungarian Burger”, and to Lili it’s the best burger in the whole wide world,❤️🤍💚

Green pea stew is proof that a cozy, nostalgic dinner can come together in 5 minutes. And somehow, it tastes even better because it brings back so many memories. Comfort food at its finest.

We talk a lot about paprikash. This paprikash, that paprikash but never about this incredible mushroom paprikash! The same cozy Hungarian classic comfort food, just with mushrooms instead of meat, and trust me… you’ll fall in love with it 🍄

Make the gooeyest chocolate babka of your life. A rich, soft Jewish sweet bread recipe perfect for Shabbat, holidays, or cozy baking at home. A home recipe by Lili Loves Kosher.

Shawarma days are one of my kids’ favorites. You can make it easily at home with pulled meat when hosting dinner or brunch. Get creative with the toppings and salads. Let me show you how I make my Chicken Shawarma.

Trust me, after this, making duck will never feel intimidating again! This duck legs one-pot is surprisingly easy… all you need is a little patience and a hungry crowd to enjoy its glory. ❤️ Oh! And it’s perfect for Pesach.

In Hungary we call it "bird milk". Very funny. Anyway, Floating Island is one of the most well-known and liked desserts in my home country.

Lili's one-pot dish recipe: sour cabbage stew with barley. A dish you didn’t know you’d adore. It’s simple, cozy, and incredibly flavorful.✨ Even better, it keeps perfectly in the fridge for over a week, and somehow tastes even better the next day.

My mother’s perhaps most popular dessert recipe. It’s non-dairy, wonderfully sweet, cozy, and nostalgic, and best of all, super easy. Perfect for sharing with guests or bringing a little comfort to the table.

Matzo ball soup is one of those dishes I never get tired of. No one will ever beat my grandmother’s version 🥇, but my mother-in-law is a very close second 🥈, and this one proudly takes third place 🥉. But honestly. You need to try it, whether for the Jewish holidays or just when you crave some comfort.