These enticing Old World Hungarian recipes were brought to America by the author's grandparents, but they have been updated to accommodate today's dietary concerns and faster-paced lifestyles. The author also explores the seasonal and ceremonial observances still practiced by Hungarian Americans: bacon cookouts, fall grape festivals, weddings, Christmas, New Year's, and Easter. -More than 140 recipes-Special chapters on Hungarian breads and wines-Glossary of terms, culinary tips, and sections on holidays/celebrations