European cuisine recipes

Pesto sauce is perfect for dressing cooked pasta, especially if it's homemade. Even without adding anything else, your dish will be complete and self-sufficient. For those...

These cookies get their wonderful minty flavor from the peppermint extract added to the dough and the decoration of crushed peppermint Christmas canes. Break them into pieces,...

This simple, light summer pasta gets a burst of flavor from brined shrimp, sweet peppers, and a generous splash of rosé. A splash of heavy cream makes the sauce creamier and richer, and...

Tangy pickled cherry peppers and Kalamata olives infuse this braised broccoli with chickpeas with a whole bouquet of flavors, while a toasted breadcrumb topping adds a delightful crunch. Garnish...

In this recipe, shrimp scampi in a fragrant butter sauce with garlic and fresh herbs become part of a delicate risotto. To ensure a soft, almost creamy risotto, it's important to use...

Panzanella, a classic Italian bread salad, is a great way to enjoy ripe summer tomatoes in all their glory. This version is enhanced with crisp cucumbers, greens, chickpeas, and bright...

The shrimp are served with a refreshing gazpacho-style sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and chili sauce. Simply blend all ingredients and serve with boiled or grilled...

This thick chickpea puree with Tuscan tomatoes is filled with the delicious flavors of lemon, garlic, and herbs. A generous helping of Parmesan adds a hint of umami and makes it deliciously chewy. Enjoy...

"It's one of my favorite soups because, to me, soup itself is the perfect comfort food," admits Ree Drummond. "So, I make Tuscan Chicken Soup, a wonderful classic soup with...

Beans are a great base for delicious and healthy dips, which can be served as an appetizer with vegetables or toast. Make a Tuscan-style dip by tossing white beans with aromatic olive oil,...

This delicious and healthy Tuscan pearl barley soup is loaded with a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, Swiss chard, and parsnips, and lean turkey sausage. Nourishing and warming, it's super easy to...

Rebujito is a traditional Andalusian cocktail made with sherry and lemon soda, a wonderfully refreshing summer drink. This rebujito recipe substitutes cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, for soda, and...

Spanish romesco sauce is made from tomatoes and bell peppers with a variety of nuts, but it's the walnuts that give it a unique, rich, summery flavor that adds a touch of class to any dish.

This Venetian cocktail with fresh peach, peach schnapps, and champagne is considered one of the most popular in Italy. It's easiest to make at home in a blender. Serve...

This cake is served naked, so you can see its distinct layers in all their glory, inspired by Neapolitan ice cream. Each layer of ice cream—chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry—is sandwiched...

This hearty one-sheet dinner of chicken, green beans, and potatoes will make cleaning and washing up a breeze. Italian herb dressing...

This vegetarian dinner for two combines a bit of panzanella and a bit of caponata, ensuring you'll experience the best of Mediterranean flavors. While the ciabatta, eggplant, and bell peppers bake...

Give this Italian dessert a Latin American twist. Softened vanilla ice cream is blended with chili pepper and cinnamon, then topped with hot espresso and garnished with whipped cream.

Use your pantry staples to create this stew inspired by classic Italian pasta e ceci (chickpea pasta). This recipe uses canned chickpeas and store-bought marinara sauce—it's a delicious...

It's unfair that one of the most delicious dishes in the universe—the croque monsieur—is considered a brunch treat. Try breaking the rules and transforming the classic French sandwich into a cheesy dip...

Haddock is a soft, firm white fish similar to cod. In this recipe, it's baked to perfection atop a sauce of sweet cherry tomatoes, briny capers, and olives. Serve with...

Replace traditional pesto pine nuts with toasted pecans, and the sauce will take on a rich, nutty flavor. Some of the basil can also be replaced with more neutral-flavored parsley...

Palme are perhaps the easiest cookie to make, yet elegant and incredibly festive, you can bake them even without any baking experience. To make them, you'll need a sheet of store-bought puff pastry...

Enjoy the combination of chocolate and peanuts in these crispy cookies, perfect for dipping in tea or coffee. The double-baking method makes these biscotti so crispy: first...

Delight your guests with a truly impressive dish. Stuffed salmon with mushrooms and shrimp is baked under puff pastry until golden brown and served with a lemon sauce. Despite the fact that...

This simple, rustic French pie captivates with its summery flavors and a combination of textures. Fresh fruit—peaches and plums—are sliced ​​and tossed with cornstarch to create...

Puréed peaches give this delicate panna cotta a wonderful pale orange color and summery aroma, gently complemented by the tropical notes of coconut water. If you don't have coconut water, you can...

This warm pasta salad is the perfect way to use up those leftover vegetables you've been keeping in the fridge. Along with autumn butternut squash, zucchini is added to the vegetable mix,...

To create the perfect Italian stuffed shells with a delicate, creamy filling, three different types of cheese—ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan—are used. This creamy...

This bright orange sangria combines Aperol, a slightly bitter orange aperitif, with orange liqueur, soda water, orange juice and slices, and a pleasant pine note from the fragrant...

This rustic Italian cheesecake with a subtle orange flavor is made without a crust, meaning the entire process won't take much time. It's made with ricotta, which makes it more tender and...

Make spelt as a side dish, packed with all the flavors of classic French onion soup. Spelt is baked with onions and spices in the oven, becoming soft, delicious, and aromatic with...

Classic onion soup, despite the simplicity of its ingredients and preparation process, takes a long time to simmer, allowing the onions to first release their juices, then caramelize, and finally infuse the broth with their...

Penne alla vodka (penne with vodka) is a classic Italian dish, beloved for its simplicity and vibrant flavor. This recipe makes it even easier. No cooking required...

This chicken and spelt dish is bursting with the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, with briny olives, tart feta, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. The spelt is pleasantly firm, and the chicken...

What could be easier than cooking pasta in sauce in one pot?! No need to wait for the water to boil: all the ingredients are combined in one pot, and as they cook...

With the first asparagus sprouting, it's time to enjoy the vibrant spring flavors of Primavera pasta. Farfalle pasta (bow ties) in a creamy sauce and loaded with green vegetables is quick and easy to prepare—all in one...

This simple, classic pasta dish just got even easier: all the ingredients are cooked together in one pot. The sauce reduces and thickens while the spaghetti cooks, eliminating the need to drain...

This delicious pasta Bolognese recipe is for those who don't want to spend all day at the stove. Firstly, the dish cooks quickly, and secondly, you only need one pot, so no messy...

This Mediterranean-style salad, filled with juicy vegetables and crispy croutons, is the perfect appetizer for any meal. It's quick to make with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion,...

Make Mediterranean-style sandwiches for tea. Soft, fluffy focaccia is cut in half and filled with slices of Italian provolone cheese and chopped olives with herbs. A mixture of...

Contrary to popular belief, traditional fettuccine pasta in Alfredo sauce doesn't contain a drop of cream or milk. So if you're out of cream, it's time to learn how to make...

Gemma Stafford grew up in Ireland, and her mother always had a pie or crumble on hand in case anyone dropped by for a cup of tea and a chat. Like most traditional Irish...

A great way to make delicious and quick gnocchi. Boiled potato dumplings are tossed with a spicy creamy sauce, sprinkled with a generous amount of grated cheese, and baked in the oven at...

The tomato and basil sauce in this recipe finds its perfect match: bucatini pasta, which resembles thick but hollow spaghetti. Sliced ​​eggplant and zucchini are briefly marinated beforehand...

Shepherd's pie is perfect for both family celebrations and everyday meals: it's filling, delicious, impressive-looking, and combines meat and potato accompaniment. But shepherd's pie prepared this way...

These meatballs in Italian tomato sauce are just as delicious as the traditional way, but a slow cooker makes the whole dish a breeze. Just...

Make a delicious potato salad without mayonnaise. The potatoes are especially flavorful in a slow cooker, which means the salad itself will be even more delicious. Dress it with the aromatic, hot rendered fat...