European cuisine recipes

The Negroni cocktail is named after the Italian Count Camillo Negroni, who invented it. Traditionally, the drink consists of gin, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters, garnished with a wedge of...

Italian pesto sauce made with basil, cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil has such a vibrant flavor and aroma that it can transform any simple dish into a true culinary delight. Fry...

A spritzer, or schorle, is traditionally a cocktail made from wine and sparkling water. This drink is especially popular in Europe, where it is consumed primarily in the summer as a refreshing and...

Tuscan-style oysters are prepared using ingredients typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Grill them and top them with crispy toasted Italian pancetta and a fragrant...

The alcoholic base of this cocktail is rakia, a strong Balkan brandy with anise, typically served with ice and water. Bartenders soften the strong licorice flavor of rakia with spices and passion fruit puree.

Two hearty dishes combined into one complete meal—this new and exciting variation will be a hit with guests. With every bite, you can enjoy both the delicious meatloaf and the cheesy lasagna with sauce.

Polenta—an Italian thick corn porridge—is great because it pairs well with almost any dish: meat, vegetables, seafood. If you have leftover polenta from the day before, it...

Grill or pan-fry chicken breasts and serve with a spinach, pine nut, and Parmesan pesto sauce. This sauce is creamier and milder in flavor than traditional...

To feed a large crowd, seafood paella is best cooked in a large grill pan. Not only does the cooking itself become more interesting and fun, but the grilled ingredients...

Sangria is a Spanish alcoholic drink made from inexpensive wine with the addition of fruit pieces and sometimes spices. This aromatic fruit drink is traditionally served chilled in the summer, and...

Make homemade focaccia bread using this Italian recipe and you'll have an Italian-style sandwich with grilled chicken and a spinach-and-marinated artichoke spread. Focaccia is an Italian...

Make a lazy cake with shortbread cookies, soft cheese, and limoncello-infused raspberries. This dessert is quick and easy to make, requiring no baking or special culinary skills. Puree the raspberries with...

Prepare the signature cocktail of Scarpetta, a trendy Italian restaurant in the US. The cocktail's vibrant flavor is made from vermouth, liqueurs, and citrus juice, which pair perfectly with the tart bourbon.

Gazpacho is a famous Spanish summer soup. Originally considered a poor man's dish, peasants prepared it with vinegar, water, bread, olive oil, and garlic. Later, tomatoes and...

Muffuletta is a sandwich made from a round muffuletta bread with a diameter of 22-25 cm, filled with olive salad, salami, martella sausage, capicola ham and cheese...

Trifle is an English dessert made with layers of cake, berries, and whipped cream. The advantage of individual trifles is that they can be made from leftover cake layers, muffins, and berries. For...

Pimm's is a traditional English drink made with gin and aromatic herbs. Pimm's is primarily used to make summer fruit cocktails of the same name. The alcoholic...

Fra Diavolo, which translates from Italian as "Brother Devil," is a spicy Italian seafood pasta. It's named after the Italian bandit hero Michele Pezza, nicknamed...

A very simple dessert, but only suitable for adults due to the use of white wine and cognac. Grilling the peaches slightly caramelizes them, bringing out their flavor even more...

Grilled corn is a simple yet incredibly delicious dish. The corn, while less juicy than boiled, is still very firm and flavorful. The sauce adds juiciness and a unique flavor...

The Spanish dish "Gambas al Ajillo" (garlic shrimp) is a vibrant example of Mediterranean cuisine: simple to prepare, incredibly flavorful, healthy, and delicious. Fried shrimp...

This Italian cocktail with a refined taste and subtle aroma of peach and Prosecco wine was invented at the beginning of the 20th century in the famous Venetian establishment "Bar Harry" and named by its owner in honor of...

A Schorle is a summer refreshing drink, typically a mixture of wine or juice and sparkling water. Mix orange juice with mineral water and add a spicy twist of liqueur to the cocktail...

A refreshing drink guaranteed to be a hit at any party. This red wine sangria recipe strikes the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. Experiment with a variety of fruits...

A late breakfast on a lounge chair is accompanied by this long drink. A popular Italian cocktail, it's an official member of the International Bartenders Association and named after the painter...

Traditionally, churros, originating in Spain and Portugal, are made with a choux pastry base and fried in oil. American corn muffins are baked. Combining these two recipes,...

If you're a fan of the frozen Margarita, you'll definitely love this lime-flavored granita. Combine the main ingredients: tequila, lime juice, triple sec, add sugar...

A stunning summer Italian salad, Panzanella consists of pieces of stale bread, ripe, juicy vegetables, and dressing. Traditionally, Panzanella in Italy was made only with onions, which were dressed...

Appetizing and aromatic grilled plums are the perfect complement to a scoop of gelato, an Italian low-fat ice cream. You can substitute any other gelato you like...

Make a bright, light, and healthy dessert with a grilled fruit salad. To prevent the fruit and berries from turning to mush, choose firm, slightly underripe ones. Grill them until...

It's hard to mess up a dish if the instructions are incredibly simple. This is true for the classic omelet recipe—a dish that, while quite ordinary, can brighten up a morning meal...

This traditional British meat dish with a mashed potato crust will reward you with its flavor, but it does require a little patience to prepare. It's believed that for shepherd's pie...

Piadina is an Italian flatbread, baked or grilled. In the Emilia-Romagna region, it's a popular fast food, served at numerous street vendors.

This cake is very popular in France, and it long ago captured the heart of Julia Child, who named her version "Le Glorieux" (the glorious one). The original recipe doesn't quite...

In 2011, when Prince William married Kate Middleton, he broke royal tradition by ordering a special edition of the classic British ice cream cake with cookies for his wedding. This cake is made on...

What could be more Italian than Caprese salad? Fresh, aromatic basil, tender mozzarella, and sun-ripened tomatoes create not only the unique flavor of a traditional...

"Moules frites" is a traditional Belgian dish consisting of mussels and French fries. The mussels are typically served in the same pot they were cooked in, with the French fries served on a separate platter.

Prepare a light Mediterranean-style dinner with French-style mussels poached in a fragrant garlicky cream and wine sauce with herbs. For this dish, use only high-quality, fresh...

Classic Bolognese sauce, or Ragù alla Bolognese as it's called in Italy, is a meat ragù served with lasagna or pasta. It makes the dish very filling and incredibly delicious.

Ireland has become almost synonymous with Guinness, but in recent years, this famous brand has expanded beyond dark stout beer. This cocktail brings the citrus notes of a light pilsner, typically...

Some historians find references to this famous chocolate-cherry cake (called Black Forest Cake in Germany) as early as the 16th century. But it's more likely that the cake got its name and popularity...

One day in 1832, Austrian diplomat Klemens von Metternich ordered his chefs to prepare an unusual dessert for distinguished guests. But his chef was ill that day. An apprentice in the kitchen...

Genoise, or Genoese sponge cake, is considered difficult to prepare, but if you strictly adhere to all the proportions and recommendations of the classic recipe, you will get a tender and airy base for any cake...

The martini is an elegant cocktail made with gin and vermouth. Since its invention in America in the late 19th century, the proportions of the drinks have constantly changed. This has depended on personal...

Minestrone soup, which means "big soup" in Italian, is one of Italy's oldest dishes. It was prepared as far back as Ancient Rome. Since minestrone was considered a poor man's dish,...

Panzanella is a summer Italian bread salad that dates back to the Middle Ages. However, until the early 20th century, it was prepared exclusively with onions dressed with vinegar, oil, and...

Italian marinara sauce (or sailor's sauce) was invented by Neapolitan sailors in the mid-16th century, when tomatoes had already been brought to Europe from the New World. Sailors discovered that thanks to...

The Italian coffee dessert Tiramisu, which can be translated as "lift me up," was invented relatively recently – in the 1960s. Since then, its delicate and refined flavor has won over millions...

Lasagna is one of the most popular Italian dishes worldwide. Although its roots date back to ancient Rome, lasagna in its modern form has been known since the 14th century. The dish consists of...

French dressing is also called vinaigrette, or vinaigrette dressing, from the French word vinaigre, meaning vinegar. The types of vegetable oil and vinegar used may vary in different recipes. They are mixed in...