What it is: A pastoral stew made of meat (often beef or chicken gizzards), tomato, paprika, and onions, usually served with a side of Hungarian noodles called nokedli.
Why it’s awesome: Pörkölt is often cooked outside, over fire in a bogrács, which is a traditional —and heavy— Hungarian metal pot. Throw in a few friends, a loaf of great bread, and some wine, and it’s the anchor for one great garden party.