European cuisine recipes

This charmingly rustic French galette is filled with fragrant frangipane and baked apples. The filling is simply spooned onto a circle of dough, and the edges are folded up to prevent...

This recipe for a fluffy, golden French financier made with almond flour is topped with thin slices of pear, making it even more delicious and aromatic. No need to look for special molds...

Spaghetti in a delicate creamy sauce with savory pieces of fried pancetta (Italian bacon)… What could be simpler and more delicious?! This dish requires very few ingredients, but together...

Prepare a delicious German-style dinner. Sauerbraten literally means "sour roast" in German, and this dish lives up to its name, but it's incredibly delicious...

These plump little choux pastry treats are perfect for appetizers at holidays and house parties. Unlike other choux pastry creations, gougères are not sweet and are made with savory...

To make this quick yet sophisticated Italian-inspired appetizer, Jeff Mauro wrapped a cube of mozzarella in a basil leaf and nestled a small pickled picante pepper inside. "I like...

This homemade walnut pesto is ready in minutes. Instead of traditional basil and pine nuts, it's made with walnuts, parsley, and a touch of thyme. Serve immediately...

When bread baking gained popularity during the 2020 lockdown, focaccia became an Instagram superstar. Home bakers began using the dough as a blank canvas, creating intricate...

Sunny Anderson suggests brightening up the wait for the holiday meal with these crostini, toasted baguette slices spread with goat cheese and drizzled with cranberry sauce and whole berries. It turns out...

This Belgian waffle recipe is inspired by the famous German Black Forest cake, beloved for its luxurious combination of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries. As expected, the waffles are filled with...

Who said Italian Bolognese sauce is only good with pasta? Try it with potato gnocchi! Separately boiled gnocchi are placed on top of the prepared meat sauce, and that's it...

Sablés are French shortbread cookies. With the addition of chocolate, they become incredibly delicious and festive. In addition to cocoa powder, dark chocolate is also added to the dough, and...

These Italian cookies are made in the style of a fruitcake, with dried fruits, candied peel, nuts, and alcohol. These types of cakes are popular in the West during the winter holidays, especially at Christmas. Why not make one too...

Soft, creamy polenta is served with mushrooms sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and fragrant rosemary. For a more complex and rich flavor, use a mixture of...

Every bite of these luxurious cakes is bursting with strawberry flavor. They're light and airy, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, with a delicious natural strawberry filling.

Enjoy the delicious combination of sautéed mushrooms and fennel seeds in this meat- and dairy-free vegan lasagna. In addition to the mushroom-and-tomato sauce, this vegan...

This simple recipe for a sophisticated crème brûlée will come in handy when guests suddenly arrive. All you need is store-bought chocolate pudding (one jar per serving). The pudding is sprinkled with sugar, and...

If you're considering a snack with dried sausage, instead of sandwiches, make a light and delicious Italian salad. In addition to thinly sliced ​​sausage, you'll need salad greens, a couple of tomatoes, a little...

Italian minestrone soup offers a whole bouquet of flavors and textures, thanks to vegetables, beans, small pasta, Parmesan, and fragrant pesto sauce. This soup is perfect for everyday use, and its...

Grilled bratwurst sausages with sauerkraut are perfect for a German-style dinner. Serve with fried potatoes with apples, green onions, and sage in a light honey glaze.

Polenta is simmered in water with heavy cream, then mixed with grated fontina cheese at the very end, resulting in a very tender and creamy polenta. Served with mushrooms stewed in a creamy sauce. To bring out the mushroom flavor...

The star of this light Mediterranean salad is fennel. You'll need both the root and the greens. The fennel's licorice-like sweetness is perfectly complemented by pieces of bloodroot...

Broccoli rapini (leaf broccoli) is widely used in Italian cuisine, where it's often used to make light and delicious side dishes. The simplest of these is rapini sautéed in olive oil with...

Although this quiche is made without pastry, it's no less delicious, thanks to a light Parmesan crust instead of a traditional crust. Plus, the combination of fried mushrooms,...

When chef and TV presenter Alex Guarnaschelli set out to write her book, Cook with Me, she decided to build it around a simple idea: "My favorite home-cooked meals when I...

Make this lazy version of Italian lasagna for dinner. Cavatappi (corkscrew-shaped) pasta in a rich meat sauce made with sausage and tomatoes is baked under a layer of ricotta and cheese. Serve...

Now you can eat spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce in your hands, rather than from deep bowls. Every bite of this pasta casserole is packed with tiny, juicy meatballs and...

Skordalia is a Greek dip made with mashed potatoes, especially popular during Lent and often served with fried cod. This recipe combines the mashed potatoes with baked potato puree...

This onion soup, topped with melting cheese croutons, only seems complicated at first glance. It's actually easy to make; you just need time to thoroughly fry the onions, and...

This classic Italian-American dish is perfect for large family dinners and holidays—a sure-fire option that everyone will love. Marsala wine and mushrooms infuse the sauce with a rich...

What makes this lasagna most delicious is the thick meat sauce, which needs to simmer for several hours to develop all the flavors and aromas. In addition to ricotta, the cheese layer also includes Parmesan cheese, which has a pleasant...

Sicilian caponata is a quick vegetable stew made with eggplant simmered with tomatoes, onions, celery, and capers. This recipe features caponata with honey and wine vinegar, and...

Fritto misto is an Italian appetizer made with battered, deep-fried pieces of vegetables and seafood. In this recipe, the shrimp are accompanied by delicata squash, sweet potato, red onion rings, and green onions.

This Sicilian chicken recipe is one of those that requires minimal effort, yet produces a truly exceptional dish. The chicken thighs are roasted in the oven at the highest temperature possible...

Traditional almond flour for macarons was replaced with ground hazelnuts, a mocha-flavored filling was added, and these exquisite French pastries acquired an Italian flair! With this detailed recipe...

This amazing shortbread cookie is made with just four basic ingredients, and despite its simplicity, it captivates everyone with its flavor and extraordinary texture. Thanks to the addition of...

Sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant rosemary, and garlic imbue this pasta with a wonderful Mediterranean flavor and aroma. Canned tomatoes in their own juice are used, so...

This Greek lemon soup is also called avgolemono. It has a pleasant, refreshing flavor, and if you carefully add the eggs to the broth, it creates the perfect consistency. Besides lemon juice and eggs, chicken...

This quick soup was inspired by traditional Spanish shrimp paella. You can use leftover rice from last night's dinner and a few...

A refreshing Italian dessert, granita is the perfect ice cream alternative, and it's easy to make at home. It only requires a few ingredients—fruit and sugar—and you don't even need an ice cream maker. Fruit...

This pesto version is made with a more savory version of watercress. Whisk the greens with pine nuts and Pecorino Romano cheese, then add white beans for texture. The flavor...

The main ingredients of the Greek soup "Avgolemono" are eggs and lemon, which give the dish its name. The eggs enrich the chicken broth, making it thicker and more nutritious, while the lemon adds a refreshing flavor...

The classic Italian dessert, sabayon, is a delicate, warm cream made with egg yolk and white wine, served with fruit. In this recipe, the sabayon is accompanied by sautéed plums...

Tortellini are small Italian dumplings with a variety of fillings. This recipe can be filled with spinach or cheese—they'll be equally delicious. Warm tortellini and roasted vegetables are mixed in...

This pesto is based on fresh arugula. Its peppery flavor is perfectly complemented by walnuts and sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes. Prepare the pesto just before serving by blending everything together...

These lean cutlets are made with zucchini and cannellini bean puree. The grated zucchini needs time to drain, otherwise the cutlets will be difficult to form and...

Zucchini is often underrated, but with the addition of melty cheese and a crunchy cornflake topping, you can transform this summer vegetable into the perfect take-away casserole.

Try this light and airy cheese soufflé, infused with the refreshing aroma of fine herbs. Fine herbs is a French culinary term used to describe the classic combination of delicate greens...

Any small pasta, such as ptitim or orzo, will work for this salad. Combine it with blanched lima beans, herbs, dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese for a delicious, filling, and juicy...

Whether you're fasting or eating plant-based every day, this vegan version of shepherd's pie will delight anyone who misses the warming winter classic. It looks just like...