Szilvásgombóc (Hungarian plum-filled potato dumplings)
It's funny the things you remember from your childhood. For me, I specifically recall all my favorite foods as well as the ones I disliked or outright hated. Szilvásgombóc fell into the category of foods I was apathetic about. I didn't hate them, but I also didn't love them or request them like other family members. I guess it was because the dumplings didn't fit my definition of dessert, but that's because they're not actually considered a dessert despite being somewhat sweet. Szilvásgombóc are considered a main dish when served after a hearty Sunday soup. So, what are szilvásgombóc? They're potato dumplings that encapsulate fresh prune plums that have been pitted and stuffed with a combination of cinnamon and sugar. After the dumplings have been boiled, they're tossed in a toasted breadcrumb mixture seasoned with more cinnamon-sugar. The dumplings are served warm, dusted with powdered sugar and any remaining breadcrumbs. That's it! And for soun...
