Guide to Hungary's signature dishes

(CNN) -- Dieting in Hungary is not recommended. The country's cuisine is a rich blend of Europe, Middle-eastern and Asian food. The French lend their influence with goose liver pate, while the seven-layer Dobos cake can rival Austria's famed Sachertorte for sickly sweet extravagance. Food here is abundant and affordable -- a nightmare for weight-watchers, a dream for true foodies.