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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 german drop donuts (tropfkrapfen)

German Drop Donuts (Tropfkrapfen)

Made with powdered sugar, buttermilk, soda, butter, sugar, egg yolks, egg, flour, baking powder, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hungarian cauliflower bake

Hungarian Cauliflower Bake

Made with black pepper, cauliflower florets, safflower oil, flour, non-dairy milk, tofu sour cream, fresh parsley, freshly chopped dill, nutritional yeast flakes, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for good german cabbage salad

Good German Cabbage Salad

Made with hard-boiled eggs, cabbage, bacon, green onions, vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for portuguese bacalhau

Portuguese Bacalhau

Made with parsley, salt cod, onion, butter, garlic, potato, bread crumbs, green olives, black olives, eggs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rizogolo (greek rice pudding)

Rizogolo (Greek Rice Pudding)

Made with cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, sugar, white rice, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for tiropites (greek cheese pastries)

Tiropites (Greek Cheese Pastries)

Made with butter, phyllo dough, ricotta or cottage cheese, feta cheese, eggs, fresh parsley, salt and freshly ground pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cacoila (portuguese)

Cacoila (Portuguese)

Made with chuck roast, butter, shin bones, salt pork, onion, garlic, paprika, wine vinegar, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkish stuffed peppers

Turkish Stuffed Peppers

Made with water, sugar, black pepper and salt, bell peppers, olive oil, onion, short grain rice, tomatoes, mint, pine nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for schweinebraten  (marinated pork steak)

Schweinebraten (Marinated Pork Steak)

Made with paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for turkish red lentil soup

Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Made with ground red pepper, butter, onions, carrot, red lentils, tomato paste, paprika, chicken stock or water, milk, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asian paella with sake and sausage

Asian Paella With Sake And Sausage

Made with sake, shrimp, soy sauce, saffron threads, chicken stock, mussels, littleneck clams, olive oil, ginger root

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef and potato moussaka

Beef And Potato Moussaka

Made with Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken kapama

Chicken Kapama

Made with salt and pepper, ground cinnamon, butter, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pastitsio (greek lasagna)

Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)

Made with eggs, ground lamb or ground beef, onion, garlic, cinnamon, tomato sauce, butter, flour, milk, penne pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for albondigas de atun con salsa de vino

Albondigas de Atun con Salsa de Vino

Made with garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, chicken broth, white wine, tuna, hard cooked egg, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetable paella

Slow Cooker Vegetable Paella

Made with frozen chopped spinach, white rice, vegetable stock, green bell pepper, roasted red bell peppers, onion, garlic, saffron threads, black pepper, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for basque paella

Basque Paella

Made with chicken, basmati rice, water, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, red snapper fillet, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkish ezogelin soup

Turkish Ezogelin Soup

Made with salt and pepper, red pepper, red lentils, bulgur wheat, onion, tomato paste, flour, olive oil, mint

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for greek baklava

Greek Baklava

Made with honey, lemon juice, water, sugar, walnut, cinnamon, butter, filo

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for portuguese stone soup

Portuguese Stone Soup

Made with onion, carrots, chicken stock or canned low-salt broth, linguica or kielbasa sausage or Spanish chorizo, kidney beans, russet potatoes, diced tomatoes, savoy cabbage...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for schmandheringsalat (german herring salad)

Schmandheringsalat (German Herring Salad)

Made with parsley, paprika, Boston lettuce, whipping cream, sour cream, onion, tart apple, sour pickles, marinated herring fillets


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for greek ratatouille

Greek Ratatouille

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, garlic, brown rice, oregano, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek meatballs with feta yogurt dressing and lemon couscous

Greek Meatballs with Feta Yogurt Dressing and Lemon Couscous

Made with egg, ground beef, olive oil, Kalamata olives, garlic, red pepper flakes, whole tomatoes, salt and pepper, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turos teszta (hungarian-style cheesy noodles)

Turos Teszta (Hungarian-Style Cheesy Noodles)

Made with seedless red grapes, bacon, salt, fettucine, small-curd cottage cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tapas espanolas

Tapas Espanolas

Made with flour, salt, butter, Spanish paprika, water, milk, Serrano ham, piquillo peppers OR roasted red peppers, tetilla cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for german braun cole and bratwurst

German Braun Cole and Bratwurst

Made with bratwurst, potatoes, fresh kale, bacon grease, onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for greek eggplant salad

Greek Eggplant Salad

Made with parsley, eggplants, garlic, olive oil

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zweibelkuchen (onion pie)

Zweibelkuchen (Onion Pie)

Made with active dry yeast, sugar, flour, shortening, water, bacon, onions, cumin, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for turkish eggplant salad

Turkish Eggplant Salad

Made with salt, garlic, eggplant, olive oil, yogurt, green chiles

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baby potatoes with saffron mayonnaise

Baby Potatoes with Saffron Mayonnaise

Made with fresh Italian parsley, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, red or white potatoes, parsley, garlic, saffron, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rice with leek and silverbeet

Rice With Leek And Silverbeet

Made with salt and pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, leek, garlic, short-grain rice, water, silverbeet, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lahmacun (turkey)

Lahmacun (Turkey)

Made with sunflower oil, tomatoes, lamb or beef, tomato puree, salt, black pepper, lemon, parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for portuguese chourico stew

Portuguese Chourico Stew

Made with chourico, garlic, onion, tomato sauce, water, potatoes, red pepper flakes, paprika, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mediterranean vegetable paella

Mediterranean Vegetable Paella

Made with green bell pepper, garlic, tomato, paprika, oregano, vegetable stock, Spanish rice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, artichoke hearts, zucchini

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for authentic vegetable paella

Authentic Vegetable Paella

Made with salt, nonstick cooking spray, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, frozen artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, water, vegetable broth, jasmine rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for greek lemon-rice soup

Greek Lemon-Rice Soup

Made with white pepper, chicken broth, white rice, eggs, lemon juice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kritika patouthia (greek)

Kritika Patouthia (Greek)

Made with olive oil, water, orange juice, lemon, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, confectioners' sugar, orange flower water or orange juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for german plum cake (zwetschgenkuchen)

German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)

Made with Italian prune plums, salt, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, milk, fresh yeast cake, active dry yeast, sugar, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pastichio - greek lasagna

Pastichio - Greek Lasagna

Made with black pepper, salt, ziti pasta, chopped meat, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, butter or margarine, cream cheese, tomato paste

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for turkish green beans in olive oil

Turkish Green Beans in Olive Oil

Made with lemon, salt, water, green beans, olive oil, onions, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for german christmas lebkuchen (spice bars)

German Christmas Lebkuchen (Spice Bars)

Made with confectioner's sugar, egg whites, honey, flour, unblanched almonds, cinnamon, ground cloves, mixed candied fruits, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for greek gyros

Greek Gyros

Made with pita bread rounds, onion, garlic, ground lamb, lemon juice, dried oregano, cumin, cucumber, yogurt, fresh mint

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tapas-style squid and olives

Tapas-Style Squid And Olives

Made with Spanish olives, saffron, tomato paste, white wine, fish broth, squid, salt, black pepper, Italian or French style bread

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chorizo and shrimp with spicy chili-garlic oil

Chorizo and Shrimp with Spicy Chili-Garlic Oil

Made with kosher salt, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, chorizo sausage, large shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for heidelberg wurstsalat

Heidelberg Wurstsalat

Made with black pepper, salt, bologna, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, dill pickles, onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes




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