European cuisine recipes

Roasted zucchini and a homemade tomato sauce bursting with aromatic herbs mingle with roasted bell peppers in this pasta casserole topped with two types of cheese—Pecorino and Provolone. Thanks to...

For this recipe, use spicy Italian sausage. It will add a rich flavor to the pasta casserole, filled with gooey fontina cheese, and the artichokes will add a touch of juiciness. Boil the pasta...

Combine cooked pasta with pepperoni, sautéed cremini mushrooms, and homemade basil-parsley tomato sauce, then bake under a layer of mozzarella and...

Make a pasta casserole with juicy meatballs made from a mixture of ground beef and pork, topped with melty cheese and a homemade tomato sauce. Grill the meatballs in the oven, then...

How to make pasta with tomato sauce, eggplant, and mozzarella even better? Sprinkle more mozzarella on top and bake in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts and crisps beautifully.

If you're looking to make gourmet sandwiches for your celebration, go miniature! This recipe transforms a simple ham and cheese sandwich into an elegant appetizer: paired with...

Italian grissini breadsticks are a great appetizer for any occasion. They can be baked for guests to snack on while they wait for the festive dinner, or served with dipping sauces at a house party.

Italian-style chicken breast rolls are perfect as an appetizer or main course for a holiday meal. Fill them with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, zucchini, smoked mozzarella...

A key requirement for baking a perfect pizza is a hot oven, which is especially inconvenient in the summer when the weather is already hot. An outdoor grill can be a lifesaver! You can also cook pizza on it, and it's...

Juicy grilled peaches, lemony arugula, and briny bresaola come together in this recipe for the perfect summer salad, topped off with a slice of tender burrata.

Fennel is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine. This recipe utilizes every part of it: the seeds for sprinkling the fish, the root, and the greens for a succulent salad. Be careful not to overcook the salmon on the grill, and...

White pizza and antipasto salad—two popular dishes in Italian pizzerias—come together in this recipe. Grilling adds a smoky flavor to the pizza crust, and you don't have to...

These pesto ravioli are cooked entirely in one pan, meaning there's no need to boil water, drain it, and make the sauce separately. The starchy liquid left at the bottom of the pan...

This traditional Italian pizza has something for everyone. It's divided into four sides: prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, and olive. It's the perfect treat for a group of different...

At your next picnic, don't just shashlik, but these flavorful lamb burgers. This recipe details how to prep and pack the meat and other ingredients ahead of time, so you...

Dried oregano on the patties, balsamic vinegar on the buns, melting provolone cheese, and fresh basil infuse these burgers with the flavors of Italian cuisine. Grill the patties on an outdoor grill for...

Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean-style dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for both everyday and special occasions. Shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a garlic-lemon...

Blend roasted poblano peppers, fresh cucumber, and mint for a delicious gazpacho soup. This version of the cold soup uses only green vegetables. Poblano peppers...

Granita is a light, refreshing Italian dessert that's easy to make at home with a minimum of ingredients. Green apple, mint, and lime add a vibrant flavor to the granita—just the thing on a hot day.

Give Mexican nachos a Greek twist: replace the corn chips with pita chips and top with hummus and a Greek salad—cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta.

This simple and delicious shepherd's pie is made with ground lamb, and frozen chopped vegetables make the whole process quicker. Top the rich meat stew with creamy mashed potatoes,...

"The secret to this recipe is searing the meat substitute to develop a caramelized flavor and texture. Then it's topped with mashed potatoes!" says Damaris Phillips of her...

This fragrant shepherd's pie is a cozy, home-cooked dish for cold winter evenings. With a rich beef and mushroom filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, it's filling, nutritious, and...

This festive version of shepherd's pie is made with ground lamb, mushrooms, and sweet-and-spicy glazed vegetables, all topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. If desired, the casserole can be...

This recipe is designed specifically for busy housewives who want to feed the whole family a delicious and flavorful homemade dinner without spending a lot of time or effort. All ingredients...

Parmesan, basil, and marinara sauce infuse this meatloaf with the flavors and aromas of Italian cuisine. The meatloaf is incredibly juicy and tender, perfect for sandwiches and...

Ann Burrell's biscotti are buttery and deliciously crisp, delicate but not rock-hard. The combination of anise and orange imbues the cookies with incredible flavor, while the almonds and raisins add...

Whole-wheat flour gives these biscotti a subtle nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the pistachio and warm honey notes. The cookies are crispy, just the right amount of sweet, and perfect...

Transform zucchini into a sophisticated treat by filling it into a savory French galette. Combine thinly sliced ​​baby zucchini and yellow squash with red onion and fried bacon, and top with...

This frittata is literally bursting with summer vegetables, fragrant herbs, spices, and plenty of cheese—Parmesan, feta, and cheddar. Tender and juicy on the inside, it's covered with a wonderfully crispy exterior...

This pasta salad with artichokes, roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives looks like it came straight from a small French bistro. Stock your pantry with canned vegetables, and you can...

Make a juicy tuna burger with flavors reminiscent of the French countryside. Olives, fresh cucumbers, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes—all the ingredients perfectly complement the tuna patty.

Roast a whole beef tenderloin in the oven, then slice it thinly and serve with homemade Béarnaise mayonnaise. The highlight of this mayonnaise is the aromatic tarragon, which pairs perfectly...

This aromatic clam chowder is thick and hearty thanks to white beans, green beans, tomatoes, and small pasta. Fennel imbues it with a wonderful sweet-spicy flavor, and pesto adds a touch of...

Try this version of Spanish sangria, made with rosé wine and a splash of rum. Fresh mint, oranges, and apples infuse the drink with delicious flavor. "Sangrito" is a delightful...

If you decide to make meatballs from leaner turkey meat, it's important to ensure they're no less juicy and deliciously firm. For this, it's best to choose dark meat and...

This recipe is the easiest way to enjoy the fresh flavors of Greek cuisine. Turkey cutlets are sliced, pan-fried with spices, and served in pita bread with a quick yogurt sauce.

Orzo pasta with fragrant green onions, parsley, and dill makes a wonderful side dish for any meat, chicken, or fish dish. It's delicious served hot or cold, and is perfect for...

Orzo pasta is made with fresh herbs, zucchini, and crumbled feta to create a complete vegetarian meal or side dish that's delicious served hot or at room temperature.

Thanks to vegan sausage and Brussels sprouts, this pasta will be a hit with all your guests, vegans and meat-eaters alike. Caramelizing the vegetables (onions and Brussels sprouts) is the key to the vibrant flavor. When you...

To encourage kids to eat healthy zucchini, cook it with pasta! Everyone loves pasta. And in this recipe, the zucchini is simmered until it falls apart, and some of it turns into...

Orecchiette pasta is dressed with a sweet and spicy garlic olive oil and topped with toasted bread crumbs. Combined with grated Parmesan cheese, the garlic dressing infuses the pasta with complex flavor and...

Orecchiette pasta with broccoli rapini is a traditional dish of the Apulia region, which forms the heel of the Italian boot. To make the pasta more filling, it's topped with fried...

If you have just a little roast beef left in the fridge from last night's dinner, make the most of it and make this hearty orecchiette pasta salad with chunks of meat, bocconcini mozzarella,...

Sweet and spicy butternut squash isn't just great for side dishes: it makes excellent vegetarian sandwiches that are delicious, healthy, and elegant. Spread ricotta on crispy toast, add...

If you're up for experimentation and unexpectedly delicious results, try making lasagna in a muffin tin with a hole in the center. This way, the lasagna will cook through from the outside in and from the center in, meaning...

These Italian-style buns are baked using the traditional cinnamon roll technique, but they're packed with the delicious flavor of pepperoni pizza. All the pizza ingredients—tomato sauce, sausage...

This Mediterranean-inspired appetizer is the perfect wine pairing. Braised, savory rapini is served with garlicky country bread toast and a scoop of burrata. Spread the bread with soft...

This recipe transforms a light Greek salad from an appetizer into a hearty side dish or even a full-fledged vegetarian meal. The salad's main ingredients—tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onions,...

Rapini is a relative of broccoli rich in vitamins A, C, and K that has a slightly bitter flavor and is very popular in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in Italy, where it is most often stewed or...