This healthy creamy soup is made with asparagus and spinach in chicken broth, and the addition of white bread makes it thick and delicious. A sautéed...
European cuisine recipes
Instead of traditional Arborio rice, this risotto is made with pearl barley, resulting in a chewier, fiber-rich, and slightly nutty flavor, while fresh asparagus, lemon zest, and herbs...
Italian mini crostini sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for home parties. They're quick to prepare, and the perfect combination of ingredients creates a unique, refreshing flavor—something that...
A fluffy Italian frittata, packed with protein and vegetables, is perfect for both breakfast and dinner. This recipe features fresh asparagus lightly sautéed with tomatoes, topped with...
This dish is especially delicious because it's completely homemade. You don't need a special pasta machine to make cavatelli; it's easy to shape using common tools, such as...
Get your dose of healthy fiber and protein with this delicious frittata, literally bursting with juicy spring asparagus. Sliced spears are pan-fried with onions, then...
Often, roasted asparagus is served drizzled with sauce and topped with a crispy topping and chopped eggs, but this recipe delivers maximum flavor. Blanched asparagus is topped with...
This light yet protein-rich dish is perfect for dinner. Pan-fried red snapper fillet is served with fava bean puree. The tender fillet takes just a few minutes to cook, and...
Mint green pea puree is a traditional English dish. You can use frozen green peas to make it. Simmer them with mint and green onions, then whisk in...
This salad is full of refreshing flavor from mint, basil, and a vinaigrette, making it perfect for summer. Light and nutritious, it's packed with protein and juicy vegetables. Boiled pasta...
Making authentic Italian pasta doesn't always require special ingredients. Spaghetti "Aglio e Olio" is proof of this. It's made with the simplest ingredients—macaroni, garlic,...
This lasagna, in addition to the meat ragout, features fried mushrooms and zucchini sautéed with garlic. The flavor is multifaceted, and the dish itself is very juicy. The meat component...
This English pie with dried fruit filling is traditionally made for Christmas, but it is so wonderful and aromatic that it can be baked for other holidays, or even for no special occasion, just for tea.
Bandeja paisa is a traditional Colombian dish that consists of a large plate filled with beans, rice, fried eggs, fried plantains, chicharron (fried pork rind),...
Fresh, juicy arugula, with its piquant flavor, is great on its own as a side dish, for example, with grilled steak, and a light dressing of olive oil and lemon juice will make its flavor richer....
Fragrant, crispy Parmesan crisps will transform any dish into a sophisticated, restaurant-quality treat. Garnish soups, salads, main courses, or simply serve as an appetizer with wine. For...
Arroz con pollo is a traditional Spanish and Latin American dish consisting of rice and chicken pieces. The chicken is coated in a spiced flour mixture and fried on all sides until golden brown.
Béchamel sauce with Parmesan cheese pairs perfectly with many dishes. You can pour it over baked vegetables, fried mushrooms, cutlets, or add it to pasta—any dish will be even more delicious! Béchamel...
Chicken Melanese, or chicken Milanese, is an American version of the Italian cutlet alla Milanese. Chicken cutlets (thinly sliced chicken breasts) are pounded very thin, dredged in...
This version of traditional Italian fettuccine Alfredo is especially delicious, more filling, and incredibly easy to make! The pasta is served in a creamy sauce and topped with fried shrimp, and...
Welsh toast is crispy toast topped with a rich cheese sauce. It can be served for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side dish. In this recipe, the cheese sauce...
Traditional Greek tzatziki sauce is a delicious appetizer that can be served with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or simply with fresh bread. It's made with thick Greek yogurt, cucumber,...
If you're in the mood for something Italian, try penne alla vodka, or penne in vodka sauce. It's quick to prepare and requires only a few ingredients...
The basic ingredients of Italian polenta include yellow cornmeal, water, salt, and butter. Cooked with frequent stirring, polenta becomes smooth, uniform, and lump-free. This...
The sauce for this pasta is made with natural Italian sausage, both spicy and sweet, for a more complex flavor. The fried sausage is cut into pieces and simmered in tomato sauce, then...
This creamy Italian pasta is made with just fettuccine, butter, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cooked pasta is simply tossed with a hot cream sauce and freshly grated cheese,...
This dish is versatile, juicy, and delicious. How could it be otherwise? After all, it's made with sausage! You'll need all-natural Italian turkey sausage. It's fried whole until done, and...
Italian Dinner Recipes
We present the best traditional Italian recipes for pizza, pasta, and lasagna.
Italian cavatelli pasta, most often made with broccoli, is an example of a simple yet delicious and healthy Mediterranean dish that can be prepared in minutes. The pasta's distinctive flavor...
Make this delicious and aromatic garlic bread for lunch with a little twist on your standard loaf. Cut the bread in half lengthwise, toast it in the oven on the grill, and rub it with a mixture of butter and...
This pasta is literally bursting with juicy spring vegetables: crisp young radishes, tender green peas, fresh spinach, and fragrant herbs. All of this is tossed in a pan with boiled, wide-leaf...
Spring is artichoke season, and delicious dishes featuring them are sure to please. This penne pasta recipe is made with fresh, small artichokes, and below you'll find detailed instructions on how to clean and prepare them for cooking.
Enjoy the spring-like richness and vibrant appearance of this dish, inspired by the famous Primavera pasta recipe. Instead of pasta, potato gnocchi are used. They...
Make a bright and juicy spring pizza that everyone will love. Instead of traditional sausage, the topping is made with raw pork sausages, casings removed, pan-fried in olive oil.
In Greece, this luscious Greek salad is simply called "village salad." It's delightfully easy to prepare and always lifts the spirits with its vibrant summer colors and flavors, typical of...
Large pasta shells stuffed with a cheese filling are a filling, delicious, and beautiful Italian-style dish perfect for both holidays and everyday meals. Prepared...
Sticky date pudding is an English dessert made from a soft cake baked with date puree. The dates impart a wonderful caramel flavor to the pudding, and when combined with the figs,...
Make your own tortellini. Italian tortelli are similar to dumplings, but are most often filled with cheese. This dish is loved by everyone, both adults and children. And no matter how many you...
Make a delicious, juicy Italian-style side dish by topping cooked orzo pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh arugula, Parmesan, and lemon zest. Add the herbs while the pasta is still hot,...
The best way to enjoy fresh artichokes is to steam them. This recipe will teach you how to clean, cook, and eat them properly. Large, trimmed artichokes...
This dish is incredibly quick to prepare and is perfect for a weekday dinner or a quick, hearty breakfast. It's a wonderful blend of crispy fried pancetta, tender...
Hollandaise sauce is one of the staple sauces of French cuisine. It's made with butter, lemon juice, and egg yolk. A pinch of cayenne pepper adds a piquant flavor. Hollandaise...
This quick and juicy green pea side dish is a perfect accompaniment to any meat dish. It's ready in minutes and can be served for both holidays and everyday meals. Frozen peas are fried in...
Sauteed asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in a fragrant tarragon dressing is a wonderful dish for a delicious Italian-style dinner. When adding ingredients to the pan, be careful...
This pasta impresses with its simplicity and rich flavor. Bow-shaped pasta and small broccoli florets are boiled separately and then tossed in a hot dressing made from a mixture of butter and...
These individual Napoleons are made quickly using store-bought puff pastry. A great idea for a quick yet sophisticated dessert. Rectangles are cut from the puff pastry, baked, and...
A layered strudel with a crispy crust and a delicious filling of creamy cream cheese and sweet-and-tart rhubarb, enhanced with the aroma of tarragon. This magnificent dessert captivates with its texture and...
This dish will be appreciated by all lovers of hearty pasta salads. Instead of regular pasta, add tortellini pasta to the salad. Thanks to their filling (spinach or cheese), tortellini are more filling and provide...
If you're having spinach ravioli for dinner, make a simple green onion sauce to go with it, and you'll have a more complete, more satisfying meal. For the sauce, you'll need a can of canned tomatoes...
This simple yet delicious pasta dish takes less than half an hour to prepare. Boiled fettuccine with sautéed spinach is tossed in a creamy pesto sauce and served with a layer of grated...























































