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If you enjoy European cuisine, you'll quickly learn how to cook it yourself using our photo recipes, which detail how to prepare each dish.

It's simply impossible to cover all traditional European dishes, as we'd have to consider cuisines from different countries. So, we've tried to present the most popular national dishes of Europe. Try them out. They're quite simple, and you're sure to love their flavor. We're confident that European cuisine will be ideal for both everyday meals and festive occasions.

Finnish baked pancake "Pannukakku"
239 kcal
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
premium flour, eggs, milk...

Pannukakku is a Finnish oven-baked pancake similar to the more famous Dutch baby pancake. For...

Cassava potato croquettes with mozzarella
416 kcal
Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10
...

Enjoy a Costa Rican-style breakfast with enjucados, cassava croquettes stuffed with cheese. Fried until...

Eggplant vegetable stew with corn polenta
330 kcal
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Puréed tomatoes, eggplant, sweet pepper, garlic, Italian seasonings, Parmesan cheese, polenta, corn grits, basil...

In Italy, the word "ragù" usually refers to a thick meat sauce, but Ree Drummond has created a vegetable version of ragù that...

Eggs Florentine with creamed spinach and bacon for breakfast
468 kcal
Time: 55 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Eggs, spinach, Pecorino Romano cheese, cream, tomatoes, garlic, nutmeg, dry-cured ham, prosciutto...

This is Giada De Laurentiis's lighter version of Eggs Benedict. She replaced the traditional bun with a thick slice of large tomato,...

Cocktail “Gimlet” (Gimlet)
145 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 1
white wine, grapefruit juice, gin...

The Pink Gimlet with grapefruit juice and French Lille Rose wine is a little lighter than the classic version of the cocktail, pleasantly...

Macaron cake
533 kcal
Time: 3 hours
Complexity: average
Servings: 22
almond flour, eggs, milk, cream...

If you want to impress your guests with a truly exquisite dessert, serve a French macaron cake.

Negroni cocktail
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Campari bitters, gin, vermouth, Angostura bitters...

A fairly strong, moderately sweet and slightly spicy cocktail, the Negroni is a combination of Campari, vermouth and gin in equal parts...

Antipasto in lettuce bowls
119 kcal
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 16
salami, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, soppressata, peppadew peppers, olives, wine vinegar, basil...

The beauty of this appetizer is that you don't have to cook it! All you need are room-temperature ingredients: meat...

The best chocolate mousse
723 kcal
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
eggs, cream, dark chocolate, coffee...

The best chocolate mousse should be perfect, with a rich, slightly tart, and not too sweet flavor, and a texture that...

Pound Cake with Lemon-Lime Glaze
524 kcal
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 16
premium flour, eggs, lemon zest, sparkling water...

In this recipe, Ree Drummond transforms an ordinary cupcake into a magnificent cake. A tender, moist pound cake with hints of lemon and lime...

Greek 7-Layer Hummus Dip
504 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10
Bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, hummus, pita chips, cucumbers, feta cheese, Kalamata olives...

A summer salad layered in a clear bowl, with all the colorful layers of vegetables clearly visible, can be your...

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Sicilian-Style Pizza with Prosciutto, Figs, and Balsamic Vinegar
1250 kcal
Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Yeast dough, ricotta cheese, dry-cured ham, prosciutto, sweet pepper, garlic, figs, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup...

Enjoy the flavors of authentic Sicilian Trapani pizza, where a fluffy, crispy crust perfectly combines with juicy...

Apricot dumplings
1398 kcal
Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Apricots, premium flour, brandy, cinnamon...

Try the traditional Austrian dessert Marillenknödel, originally from the Wachau Valley, famous for its vineyards and...

Lasagna with meat sauce and salami
773 kcal
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
Lasagna pasta, ground sausage, fried tomatoes, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, oregano, pepperoni sausage, salami, tomato paste...

This cowboy lasagna is Trisha Yearwood's favorite comfort food, making it regularly for family and friends. It includes...

Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna
473 kcal
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Lasagna pasta, butternut squash, onion, milk, fontina cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, sage...

This vegetarian lasagna with roasted butternut squash, creamy béchamel sauce, and bubbly cheese is just what you need...

Lasagna Bolognese with minced meat and polenta
1230 kcal
Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Ground beef, polenta, pureed tomatoes, carrots, oregano, basil, nutmeg, thyme, tomato paste, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, milk...

Gluten-free lasagna? It's easy! And you won't have to run to the store looking for special gluten-free lasagna noodles.

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Lasagna with minced meat and béchamel sauce
1149 kcal
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Lasagna pasta, minced sausage, milk, nutmeg, thyme, celery, bay leaf, black pepper, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, white wine...

The best white lasagna is made with layers of tender noodles, white meat bolognese, creamy béchamel, and plenty of mozzarella...

Lasagna with farm minced meat
601 kcal
Time: 55 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
lasagna pasta, ground beef, marinara sauce, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese...

Everyone loves lasagna. It's the perfect dish for feeding a crowd, especially when you're making a potluck. But...

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Whole grain pizza with salami and mozzarella
480 kcal
Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 2 pizzas (27 cm)
Corn flour, quinoa, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, agave nectar...

Even sausage pizza can be made healthy and low-calorie. Just a few thin slices of salami on whole-grain dough...

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Bruschetta with tomatoes and prosciutto
408 kcal
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Cherry tomatoes, dry-cured ham, toast, garlic, Kalamata olives, basil...

A light salad of sweet ripe tomatoes with garlic, basil, olives and Parmesan cheese served with crispy pieces of prosciutto on...

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Pan Bagna sandwiches with tomatoes and mozzarella
764 kcal
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Ciabatta bread, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, wine vinegar, mozzarella cheese, basil...

The pan bagnat is a traditional French sandwich, drenched in a generous helping of dressing, which is where it gets its name, which can be...

Sandwiches with tomato salad
90 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Cherry tomatoes, celery, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, ginger root, basil, toast...

Enjoy the perfect combination of sweet cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, zesty ginger and a tart vinaigrette...

Caramel pudding
350 kcal
Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
eggs, concentrated milk, condensed milk, lemon zest...

This decadent caramel and custard dessert, Caramel Pudding (or Spanish Flan), is a popular treat for...

Yeast dough pie with minced meat, sage and vegetables
460 kcal
Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
premium flour, minced pork, onion, celery, sage, parsley...

For those who don't like soggy bread stuffing with poultry but still enjoy carbs, this recipe combines all the flavors...

Fried Egg, Ricotta, and Pesto Breakfast Pizza
1341 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Yeast dough, eggs, pesto sauce, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, almonds, garlic, lemon zest, ricotta cheese, red pepper flakes, basil...

A fried egg topping makes these individual pizzas perfect for Sunday brunch. Homemade zucchini pesto and...

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Crab Meat
247 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Piquillo pepper, crab meat, aioli sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Manchego cheese, sherry vinegar, paprika...

Considering the filling for these stuffed peppers is made from real crab meat with the addition of Manchego cheese and fresh...

Bruschetta with Gorgonzola and Honey
709 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Gorgonzola cheese, honey, toast...

Creamy, salty Gorgonzola pairs beautifully with honey in Giada De Laurentiis's elegant dessert take on bruschetta. A little...

Bruschetta with shrimp salad
54 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
Shrimp, toast, shallots, cucumbers, Fresno peppers, wine vinegar, mint, cilantro...

Geoffrey Zakarian's Shrimp Bruschetta is an elegant appetizer perfect for any holiday, bachelorette party, or...

Bruschetta with corn and peach salad and burrata cheese
303 kcal
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Ciabatta bread, corn, Fresno peppers, balsamic vinegar, peaches, basil...

Giada De Laurentiis makes this bruschetta using the best the farmers' market has to offer this summer. She mixes young...

Focaccia with rosemary and olives
339 kcal
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
focaccia bread, bread flour, yeast dough, olives, rosemary...

Focaccia is an easy-to-make Italian bread that can be filled with any flavor, even just olive oil...

Bruschetta with tomatoes, bell peppers and thyme
96 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
grape tomatoes, sweet pepper, thyme, Old Bay seasoning, toast...

Trisha Yearwood likes to serve bruschetta deconstructed: the filling in a bowl with slices of toasted bread on the side. It's a convenient way...

Bruschetta with goat cheese and peaches
145 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 14
Goat cheese, peaches, hot sauce, toast, apple cider vinegar, honey, basil...

Jeff Mauro's peach bruschetta is a perfect balance between sweet and savory. He serves ripe peaches with basil in...

Bruschetta with beans, tomatoes and olive paste
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 16
Baguette, tomatoes, garlic, toast, white beans, tapenade (olive paste), capers, anchovies, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, basil, rosemary...

Bruschetta is the perfect appetizer for home parties. Delicious, crispy slices of bread topped with a variety of succulent...

Bruschetta with sausage and tomatoes in the oven
536 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
tomatoes, boursin cheese, parmesan cheese, salami, basil, toast, hamburger buns...

Use leftover hot dog buns to make these bruschettas, an easy, inexpensive appetizer for house parties....

Bruschetta with cheese and cold meats
140 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 40
Capicola, mortadella, olives, toast, salami, basil, oregano, wine vinegar...

Valerie Bertinelli makes bruschetta that's inspired by the muffuletta, a classic New Orleans sandwich made with several types of Italian...

Bruschetta with lemon ricotta and blueberries
433 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
baguette, ricotta cheese, toast, blueberries, lemon zest, balsamic vinegar...

In just 16 minutes, you can make the perfect appetizer to take to a summer party. Ree Drummond...

Hungarian Beef Goulash with Cheese Dumplings
531 kcal
Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Beef, carrots, pureed tomatoes, gnocchi, Gruyere cheese, milk, bay leaf, cumin, paprika, parsley...

Hungarian goulash is a hearty Hungarian stew made with beef and vegetables. Molly Yeh prepares this traditional dish with the addition of...

Sausages in puff pastry
60 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 24
sausages, pesto sauce, black peppercorns, pecorino romano cheese...

These delicious sausage rolls will disappear in no time. They're baked in a new way – as miniature croissants with...

Financier Cupcakes with Peanut Butter and Jam
194 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 24
almond flour, peanut butter, strawberry jam, strawberries...

These delicate muffins are the most sophisticated take on the PB&J (peanut butter and jelly) sandwich ever! The almond flour dough...

Fried chicken breasts in breadcrumbs with cheese
843 kcal
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken breasts, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, onion powder, Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, basil...

A double dose of Parmesan cheese makes this dish twice as delicious. First, pound the chicken breasts, roll them in Parmesan cheese, and...

Braised Escarole with Olives and Raisins
190 kcal
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
escarole salad, onions, garlic, olives, raisins...

Giada De Laurentiis braises escarole with garlic, shallots, olives, and raisins for a simple, delicious, and healthy side dish.

Fig and blue cheese appetizer
249 kcal
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Figs, blue cheese, cream cheese, red wine, allspice, cloves, dry-cured ham, sherry vinegar...

Throw a tapas-style cocktail party and serve spiced wine-soaked figs wrapped in ham slices as an appetizer...

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