European cuisine recipes

These Italian-style pork meatballs are incredibly juicy, tender, and flavorful. The meatballs are first pan-fried until half-done, then simmered briefly in an Italian...

Antipasti (Italian: anti – before, pasto – food) are appetizers that are a staple at every meal in Italy. Antipasti consist of several different foods, individually arranged on a platter, but...

Linzer cookies, as well as the famous cake of the same name, are named after the Austrian city of Linz. They also share a distinctive shortcrust pastry with added nuts, zest, and cinnamon. In...

This vibrant dessert features three multicolored layers reminiscent of the Italian flag. This delicious almond cake is incredibly beautiful, making it perfect for a holiday table. Just be prepared...

Crumble is a pie that came to us from English cuisine and, translated from English, means "to crumble, crumble" and is a pie made from fairly dry dough in the form of crumbs and fruit or berry...

Trifle is an English dish popular in Scotland and the United States. It is a dessert made from sponge cake with custard, fruit juice or jelly, and whipped cream. Typically,...

The first recipe for shortbread appears in a 16th-century English cookbook. This dessert is typically made with flour, sugar, baking powder or soda, salt, butter, milk or cream, and...

A serving of this hot and hearty soup is perfect for warming up during the colder months. One of the ingredients is broccoli raab, or rapini, which resembles the cabbage of the same name...

This dessert combines the best of cheesecake and crème brûlée. A caramelized custard blends with the rich, creamy flavor of mascarpone. It's all served on a sweet filo pastry wafer.

Ratatouille is a traditional French vegetable dish made with eggplant, zucchini, and peppers. The first ratatouille recipe appears in an 18th-century cookbook. It was originally a dish for the poor...

The delicate French meringue cookie, the macaron, has firmly won the hearts of lovers of bright and delicate desserts. But this delicacy has an English cousin, the macaroon, which is absolutely not...

A calzone is a crescent-shaped pizza topped with various fillings—cheese, ham, meat, tomatoes, and other ingredients. Typical of central and southern Italy, calzone...

This garlic shrimp pasta from Neely's Bar-B-Que co-owner and TV personality is a perfect dinner after a long day at work – it's super easy to make, and...

This layered appetizer features slices of eggplant, tomatoes, and turkey topped with a crispy grilled cheese crust. A unique meaty twist on the popular Italian layered dish, Eggplant...

This Italian pasta salad recipe was created by Patrick and Gina Neely, co-owners of Neely's Bar-B-Que and television hosts. It combines pasta with artichoke, smoked mozzarella, and sausage...

Make a risotto with chunks of sweet butternut squash, tart arugula, and aromatic sage and garlic. For risotto, be sure to choose a starchy rice variety, such as Arborio, which...

Whitefish, such as striped bass, are a valuable product that retains its nutritional value better when steamed. But to avoid steamed fish being too...

A frittata is an Italian omelet with a variety of fillings. One of the simplest dishes, it can be made with almost any non-savory ingredients, topped with an egg. Make a frittata with...

Paprika is a key spice in Hungarian cuisine, but it's far from native to Hungary. It came to Europe from Brazil, so why has it become so popular with Hungarian chefs? The secret lies in the method...

This hearty and delicious Italian soup is a perfect warming treat during the colder months. Traditionally, the dish uses seasonal vegetables, so some ingredients can be substituted. For a more piquant flavor, don't...

To use up their vegetable supplies, many farmers and gardeners prepare a variety of vegetarian dishes. These result in lighter and healthier versions. Following this recipe, you can also prepare one...

Pappardelle is an Italian pasta strip 2-3 cm wide. Like any pasta, it's cooked until al dente and then finished with sauces, resulting in an incredibly...

This simple, easy pasta recipe with ground turkey and vegetables will help you prepare a delicious dinner. Instead of ground turkey, use sausage from the prepared foods section, remove the...

Kaymak is a dairy product popular in the Balkans and Central Asian countries, consisting of cream skimmed from boiled milk. However, the technique for preparing kaymak varies from region to region...

Canelés are a signature French pastry, considered to have originated in Bordeaux. They're a cross between a cake and a biscuit, but with a completely unique texture. Canelés are baked in special...

The birthplace of the Dutch Bosche Bollen cake (Dutch: bossche bollen – Boss balls) is considered to be the small town of 's-Hertogenbosch (or Bos for short), where these cakes are simply called chocolate...

Swiss birnbrot bread differs from other types of bread by its generous filling of dried fruits, which primarily include dried pears, supplemented with other dried fruits, nuts, candied fruits, and...

Berliner doughnuts, or simply Berliners, are made from a sweet yeast dough with the addition of sour milk, eggs, and butter. The dough is cut into circles and fried in a generous amount of oil...

This pudding is unmistakable; like many English puddings, it's fundamentally different from the creamy mass you eat with a spoon. Legend has it that Bakewell pudding was invented in...

A popular cake in Latvia and East Germany, it was first baked in Riga to commemorate the Russian Emperor's visit to Latvia. Despite its simple recipe, the cake is incredibly delicious...

Barquillos are crispy wafer cones popular in Spain and South America. They are unfilled and served hollow, sometimes dusted with powdered sugar. They are considered a traditional street food...

Resembling gingerbread, these gingerbread cookies have become an integral part of Christmas in Europe – they are baked in the shapes of various animals, holiday and religious symbols, decorated with icing, and given as gifts...

The cake of the Magi (Spanish: Rosca de Reyes – "ring of the Magi") is the main treat of the Epiphany, January 6, in all Spanish-speaking countries. Unlike the cakes of the Magi in other Catholic countries, in...

This classic English dessert will captivate you with its simplicity; its very name, truffle, translates from English as "trifle." Perhaps the most difficult part of the preparation is the baking...

The dish will likely take a while to prepare, but the results are worth it. Tortellini's flavor will transport you to Italy and elicit countless compliments. Moreover,...

Pork with apples, this stunning English dish, will help you elevate your status. Once you've prepared this dish, you'll forever establish yourself as an excellent cook, hospitable, and...

A dish with an English twist, Pork with Pumpkin and Apple Relish, is more relevant than ever in autumn, the season of pumpkin and apple harvests. They perfectly express the flavors of this season, while also being...

French gingerbread is one of many examples of European Christmas baking that warms the home with its spicy aroma, creating a feeling of coziness and winter festivity.

The chocolate sponge cake can be cut into neat little cakes, and voila – mini petit fours are ready. Show off your exceptional taste by serving petit fours as an accompaniment to the main course...

Popular throughout Spanish-speaking countries, Buñuelos doughnuts vary greatly depending on the region. In Colombia, for example, they're more like cheese balls, crispy on the outside and incredibly...

In some European countries, cake is called bread. Bread pudding is prepared for breakfast or any snack, and it's also quite quick to prepare. Its yeast-free base allows...

Traditional apple charlotte, prepared in Europe since time immemorial, differs significantly from the apple sponge cake popular in the post-Soviet space. First of all, it...

This delightful French lemon tart is so light, summery, and delicate. Its vibrant flavor and aroma simply fill you with a positive mood and energy. To prepare the tart, first bake the shell...

The famous French "Opera" cake, named after the Paris Opera, has become a classic of French confectionery, even though it's only just over 60 years old. "Opera" cake is...

Cassata is a Sicilian dessert made with a sponge shell filled with ricotta. Make individual cassatas, which require no baking. For the sponge, use...

A Swiss roll (called a "Swiss roll" in English-speaking countries) is quite simple to make: simply bake a sponge cake, spread it with raspberry jam, and roll it up. For the dough, you'll need...

Cross buns are a popular Easter pastry in Catholic countries of the British Commonwealth. They are traditionally baked on Good Friday from a rich dough with aromatic spices and...

This light and delicious meringue cake is shaped like the snow-capped peak of the highest point in the Alps, Mont Blanc (French for "white mountain"), which straddles the border of France and Italy. The filling...

Financiers are traditionally baked using ground almonds and egg whites. Although they were invented in the Middle Ages by Visitation nuns, their true popularity and...

The most delicious puff pastry comes from kneading it with high-quality butter. However, since this process is quite long and painstaking, many housewives prefer to buy...