Hungarian Paprikás Csirke – Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings One of Hungary’s most iconic dishes, Paprikás Csirke features chicken simmered in a creamy paprika sauce, traditionally served with soft dumplings (nokedli). Ingredients (Serves 4): * 1kg chicken (legs or thighs preferred) * 1 large onion, chopped * 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika * 2 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tbsp flour * 200ml sour cream * 300ml chicken stock * Salt, pepper, oil Instructions: 1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until golden. 2. Add paprika and stir briefly, then add chicken and brown. 3. Pour in stock, cover and simmer for ~40 minutes. 4. Mix sour cream and flour, stir into sauce, and cook until thick. 5. Serve with *nokedli* or egg noodles. Hungarian Tip: Always add paprika off heat to prevent it from turning bitter.

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Crunchy Fried Shrimp Golden Crunchy Fried Shrimp with Zesty Dipping Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) Salt and black pepper to taste Vegetable oil for frying Lemon wedges and tartar sauce or spicy aioli for serving Directions: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl and add shrimp. Let soak for 10–15 minutes. In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. In a third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs. Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, then back into buttermilk, and finally coat in panko breadcrumbs. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 330 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #friedshrimp #crispyshrimp #seafoodrecipe #shrimpdinner #pankoshrimp #easyfriedfood #southernseafood #shrimpfry #homecookedseafood #shrimpstarter #crunchybites #appetizerideas #shrimpfest #spicyshrimp #crispygoodness #shrimplovers #goldenfriedshrimp #easyseafoodrecipes #homemadefriedshrimp #friedfavorites Craving crispy seafood? These Crunchy Fried Shrimp are golden, juicy, and totally addictive! Perfect with a squeeze of lemon or a spicy aioli

Jamaican Curried Goat A staple of Jamaican cuisine, curried goat is slow-cooked until tender in a spicy, deeply aromatic curry sauce. Often served at celebrations and weekend meals. Ingredients (Serves 4–6): * 1.2kg goat meat, bone-in, cut into chunks * 2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder * 1 onion, chopped * 4 cloves garlic, minced * 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (optional) * 2 sprigs thyme * 1 tsp allspice * 2 cups water or stock * 2 tbsp oil, salt, pepper Instructions: 1. Season goat meat with curry powder, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Let marinate for 2–4 hours. 2. Sear meat in oil until browned. Add onion and allspice. 3. Add water or stock and whole Scotch bonnet. Cover and simmer for 2–2.5 hours until tender. 4. Remove pepper before serving. Serve with rice and peas. Jamaican Tip: For extra richness, add chopped potatoes or carrots during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

LEVIATHAN DEEP DISH FOUR-CHEESE FUSION Ingredients: 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 cup shredded cheddar 1 cup shredded provolone 1 cup shredded parmesan Deep-dish pizza crust or thick dough Garlic powder & Italian herbs Butter for crust Instructions: 1⃣ Press dough in deep-dish pan, brush crust with butter & sprinkle garlic powder. 2⃣ Layer cheeses evenly inside crust, sprinkle herbs on top. 3⃣ Bake at 375°F for 25-30 min until bubbly & golden. 4⃣ Let cool a bit, slice into cheesy heaven! Prep: 10 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 40 min | Serves: 4-6