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European Cuisine

European Cuisine

Tasty European recipe favorites! Hungarian goulash, Greek stuffed grape leaves, and Irish lamb stew, just to name a few of our more popular recipes.



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recipe for pork chops in beer gravy (schweinekotelett in zweibelsosse)

Pork Chops in Beer Gravy (Schweinekotelett in Zweibelsosse)

Onions, beef broth, and beer make a super savory gravy for these pan-fried pork chops.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for potato, cabbage and irish bacon casserole

Potato, Cabbage And Irish Bacon Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, chicken broth, non-stick cooking spray, cabbage, onion, bacon, parsley, dried thyme, salt and pepper, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for skillet chicken paella

Skillet Chicken Paella

A simplified version of the popular Spanish dish that is ready in under 30 minutes. Made with chicken, rice, tomatoes, bell peppers, and peas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy german goulash

Easy German Goulash

Different country, different goulash! This German variety with beef, tomatoes, and potatoes is awesome served over noodles. And there's half a bottle of red wine in the ingredients...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cdkitchen's favorite paella

CDKitchen's Favorite Paella

If you want to impress a group of friends, it's really tough to top paella. An array of meat, seafood, and veggies make this one heck of a paella mixta. Slice up some crusty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for authentic hungarian goulash

Authentic Hungarian Goulash

Authentic is always best, and Hungarian goulash is no exception. Beef, onions, and potatoes stewed with sweet paprika for a satisfying-as-can-be goulash topped with simple...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gewurzplatzchen (spice cookies)

Gewurzplatzchen (Spice Cookies)

German holiday cookies spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for greek spinach-cheese pie

Greek Spinach-Cheese Pie

Spinach is combined with cottage cheese, eggs, and seasonings and baked in pie shells. Serve these spinach pies as a side dish, and entree, or a brunch item. You can also make...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp and sausage paella

Shrimp And Sausage Paella

This version of paella is made with hot Italian sausage, rice, tomatoes, shrimp, mussels, clams, and peas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian sausage with wine and cheese

Italian Sausage with Wine and Cheese

Made with hog casing, Romano Pecorino cheese, wine, pork butts, lean beef, powdered dextrose, black pepper, salt, fennel seed, red crushed peppers


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for aladdin restaurant baklava

Aladdin Restaurant Baklava

Aladdin Restaurant has some of the best baklava. The phyllo dough is light and flaky, and the filling is sweet and nutty. The honey syrup adds a touch of sweetness and keeps...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for austrian christmas gebackener karpfen

Austrian Christmas Gebackener Karpfen

If you're looking to spice up your Christmas dinner, look no further than Gebackener Karpfen. This dish offers a scrumptious nod to Austrian holiday traditions...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for irish beef stew with guinness stout

Irish Beef Stew with Guinness Stout

Beef stew meat is slowly cooked in the oven along with carrots, onion, garlic, beef stock, and Guinness.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bubble and squeak with bacon

Bubble and Squeak With Bacon

Made with butter, onion, potatoes, milk, salt and pepper, bacon, cabbage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tzatziki sauce (cucumber sauce for gyros)

Tzatziki Sauce (Cucumber Sauce for Gyros)

This is a traditional sauce served on lamb or beef gyro sandwiches but can also be used as a dip.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spanish style chicken and sausage with rice

Spanish Style Chicken And Sausage with Rice

Made with olive oil, chicken, chorizo sausage, red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, rice, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tkemali (georgian pickled plum sauce)

Tkemali (Georgian Pickled Plum Sauce)

Some well-spiced tkemali makes an excellent condiment for meats and bread. It might just be your gateway into a whole new cuisine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for greek easter cookies

Greek Easter Cookies

This recipe for Greek Easter cookies is a traditional treat made during the holiday season. These delicious cookies are soft and buttery with a hint of brandy and a crunchy sesame...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for modern irish soda bread

Modern Irish Soda Bread

Made with buttermilk or sour milk, whole wheat flour, white flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quick greek easter bread

Quick Greek Easter Bread

A delicious and easy way to enjoy traditional Greek Easter bread. This recipe uses refrigerated bread dough, so it's quick and easy to make. It's the perfect addition to any...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for kefta kebabs

Kefta Kebabs

The kefta kebab (also known as kofta kebab) is a Middle Eastern dish that consists of grilled ground meat, typically lamb or beef. Serve with rice or flatbread.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemon orzo with herbs

Lemon Orzo with Herbs

Savory, broth-cooked orzo with lemon and dill is a great quick lunch or side dish to have in your repertoire.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kapusniak (polish sauerkraut soup)

Kapusniak (Polish Sauerkraut Soup)

Made with milk, flour, smoked pork shanks, water, onion, sauerkraut juice, sugar, cream, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dolmas - greek stuffed grape leaves

Dolmas - Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves

Stuffed grape leaves are one of the most deliciously kept secrets of Greek cooking. Rice, olive oil, and a ton of of fresh herbs are the path to refreshing and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for traditional irish bacon and cabbage with parsley sauce

Traditional Irish Bacon and Cabbage with Parsley Sauce

Made with bacon, green cabbage, white cabbage, potatoes, salt and pepper, butter, flour, cabbage stock, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for souvlakia (greek marinated lamb kebabs)

Souvlakia (Greek Marinated Lamb Kebabs)

These are no ordinary kebabs. Mushrooms, peppers, and chunks of lamb get a dip in a Greek-style marinade before getting grilled up. Perfect in a pita with some...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for polish mazurek cakes

Polish Mazurek Cakes

Made with salt, butter, eggs, heavy cream, golden raisins, pitted dates, pitted cherries, pecans or walnuts, orange, lemon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for polish cucumber salad (mizeria)

Polish Cucumber Salad (Mizeria)

Made with dill, cucumber, sour cream, salt, lemon


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for irish fish pie

Irish Fish Pie

Made with peppercorns, bay leaves, parsley stalks, milk, butter, garlic, leek, spring onions, all purpose flour, extra milk or cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for falscher hase - german meatloaf

Falscher Hase - German Meatloaf

Made with onion, bread crumbs, water, eggs, salt, paprika, prepared mustard, fresh parsley, hard cooked eggs, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for festival kourabiedes (greek wedding cookies)

Festival Kourabiedes (Greek Wedding Cookies)

Made with almonds, pecans or walnuts, butter, confectioners' sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract, cognac or brandy, baking powder, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bread machine russian black bread

Bread Machine Russian Black Bread

Made with vegetable oil, sugar, salt, cocoa powder, dried onion, instant coffee granules, caraway seed, oat bran, fennel, bread flour

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for colcannon with kale and guanciale

Colcannon with Kale and Guanciale

Mashed taters with bacon, onions, and kale come together perfectly for an ultimate comfort food. If you've got leftovers, throw on a fried egg for breakfast!

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for overnight irish oatmeal

Overnight Irish Oatmeal

If you're not on the overnight oats train yet, hop aboard. Wake up to a healthy, near-ready breakfast and you'll see why these oats are so popular.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian easter bread

Italian Easter Bread

Made with all-purpose flour, eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, baking powder, lemons

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker irish chicken and dumplings without potatoes

Slow Cooker Irish Chicken And Dumplings Without Potatoes

Made with celery, chicken broth, peas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, butter, buttermilk

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for traditional irish champ

Traditional Irish Champ

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, baking potatoes, milk, butter, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for irish whiskey sauce

Irish Whiskey Sauce

Made with butter, flour, milk, sugar, Irish whiskey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for irish bannock

Irish Bannock

Made with buttermilk or sour milk, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, caster sugar, golden raisins

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for irish potato stew

Irish Potato Stew

Made with water, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, carrots, bacon grease, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fadge (irish potato bread)

Fadge (Irish Potato Bread)

Made with black pepper, potatoes, egg, butter, flour, parsley, chives, lemon thyme, milk, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for irish roast pork with potato stuffing

Irish Roast Pork With Potato Stuffing

Made with butter, onion, cooking apples, fresh thyme, fresh sage, salt and pepper, pork tenderloin, boneless lean pork chops

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian christmas zucchini in agrodolce

Italian Christmas Zucchini in Agrodolce

Made with pine nuts, salt and pepper, olive oil, zucchini, garlic, vinegar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dill tzatziki sauce

Dill Tzatziki Sauce

Cucumber, yogurt, and dill make a creamy dipping sauce perfect for kebabs, falafel or pita bread.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hearty potato soup with irish cheddar and corned beef

Hearty Potato Soup With Irish Cheddar And Corned Beef

Made with salt, butter, leeks, yellow onion, carrot, garlic, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, baking potatoes, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for polish kutia

Polish Kutia

Made with almond extract, honey, cracked wheat grains, water, poppy seeds, hazelnuts, walnuts, golden raisins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef eggplant moussaka

Beef Eggplant Moussaka

This dish layers ground beef and eggplant, topped with a creamy yogurt mixture, then baked to perfection. The result is a hearty, savory moussaka that pairs perfectly with a...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for somlsi galuska

Somlsi Galuska

Layered sponge cake doused in rum sauce and vanilla cream, dotted with soaked raisins and topped with fresh whipped cream makes up this show-stopping Hungarian dessert.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for austrian christmas sachertorte

Austrian Christmas Sachertorte

Made with butter, egg yolks, chocolate, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, egg whites, flour, apricot jam

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for austrian christmas weihnachtsbaeckerei

Austrian Christmas Weihnachtsbaeckerei

The name "Weihnachtsbaeckerei" literally translates to Christmas cookies. Bring a little taste of Austria with this traditional holiday baking recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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