Kapia pepper – the red wonder that every household loves If there’s one vegetable that Hungarian housewives have taken to their hearts, it’s the paprika. It’s no coincidence: sweet, fleshy, beautifully coloured, and simply goes with everything. But where did it come from, what’s inside, how to store it and what to look out for…
English cucumber – the elongated ambassador of freshness If there is one vegetable that can be found in almost every kitchen in summer, it is the English cucumber! Long, slender, crisp and cooling – just like a refreshing summer shower. But how much do you really know about it? Here’s all you need to know…
Red radishes – the crunchy star of spring Fresh, tangy, brightly coloured and brightly crunchy – the red radish is not only a faithful companion to the Easter ham, but also a true kitchen superstar! 🌱 This tiny, round vegetable not only adds a lot of flavour, but is also good for your body. Let’s…
On what tree do yellow potatoes grow? Yellow potatoes – also known as golden potatoes or butter potatoes – are the tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum, the underground food storage part of the plant. The potato originated in South America, in what is now Peru and Bolivia, where it has been cultivated for more…
Cabbage – The big green ball without which life is not life 🥬 Cabbage, also known simply as cabbage or “cabbage” (in peasant parlance), belongs to the cruciferous family. Latin name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata . It was already known in antiquity: the Greeks and Romans cultivated it, and Hippocrates even recommended it as a…
Meet the carrot, one of the greatest survivors of vegetables! 🥕 Carrots – also known as turnips – are not only a rabbit’s favourite, but can also be one of the most reliable ingredients in your kitchen. In Latin it is also known as Daucus carota subsp. sativus , and has been part of humanity’s…
Meet the red potato – the colourful star of the kitchen! The well-known red potato is a cornerstone of our cuisine, and for good reason: it’s nutritious, versatile and the perfect ingredient for many dishes. But what makes it so special? When should you buy it? How do you store it and what is it…
Red onion – the tear-jerking kitchen star There’s no question that red onions are an essential addition to your kitchen if you love flavour, colour and versatility. Many people simply call it ‘mild onion’ (although not quite right), but you may also know it by other names such as salad onion or purple onion. The…
Green peas – a small but big superstar on your plate 🌱 Green peas are known and loved by almost everyone – also known as garden peas or sugar snap peas. Its Latin name is *Pisum sativum* and it belongs to the legume family. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle East in…
Parsley root – The secret weapon of soups 🥕✨ The parsley root (Latin: Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum ) is a really underrated but all the more important vegetable in Hungarian cuisine. It is often confused with parsnips, but they are not the same! It is also known as root parsley or turnip, although the latter…