European Food

Delicious recipes for food from various European cultures, including French, Italian, Spanish, Irish, Czech and more!
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Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion Pie)
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Basler Läckerli / Leckerli (Swiss Spiced Cookie Bars)
Basler Läckerli (also spelled Leckerli) are traditional Swiss spice biscuits or cookies with a firm and chewy texture, filled with crunchy nuts and candied citrus, and finished with a sweet glaze. They are cut into small rectangles and are popular at Christmastime but are excellent year-round.
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Himmel und Erde (German Heaven and Earth Potatoes)
With its name meaning "Heaven and Earth," Himmel und Erde is a simple German side dish featuring mashed potatoes and apples finished with fried onions.
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Schupfnudeln (German Potato Noodles)
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Túrós Csusza is a comforting Hungarian dish featuring noodles tossed with cottage or farmer cheese and tangy sour cream, then finished with crispy smoky bacon. It’s quick and easy to make, requiring only 4 ingredients plus seasonings, making it perfect for a weeknight or anytime craving.
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Hutspot is a beloved Dutch dish consisting of mashed potatoes, onions, and carrots. It’s cozy, simple, and rustic. Serve it with braised or stewed beef, sausages, Dutch meatballs, or on its own for a comforting vegetarian option.
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Pizza Marinara (Cheeseless Pizza)
an appetizer with crackers and dip on a platter next to other snacks
Liptauer (Austrian/Slovakian Cheese Spread)
Liptauer is a delicious paprika-infused cheese spread which is perfect for entertaining. It’s easy to make and popular throughout Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
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Erdäpfelsalat (Austrian Potato Salad)
Take your potato salad to new heights with this easy and delicious Austrian Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat). This vinegar based side features a bit of crunch and color from red onion and some added tanginess from mustard. Serve it with schnitzel or any other protein you like!
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Cozy Chicken and Leek Puff Pastry Pie
There are many varieties of savory British pies, and this easy chicken and leek pie is one of the classics! The cozy filling of shredded chicken and tender leeks bakes until bubbly under the shelter of a golden brown disk of buttery puff pastry.
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Leniwe (Polish Lazy Pierogi Dumplings)
Leniwe, also called Pierogi Leniwe (lazy pierogi) or Kluski Leniwe (lazy dumplings) are traditional Polish dumplings made simply with a handful of ingredients. They are called lazy because they don’t require the time-consuming steps of making typical pierogi, like rolling out dough, filling, and then pinching. These diamond-shaped dumplings are easy to make and can be enjoyed either savory or sweet!
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Zuger Kirschtorte (Swiss Cherry Torte from Zug)
Zuger Kirschtorte (Swiss Cherry Torte from Zug) is the cake you never knew you needed in your life. It's composed of layers of sweet almond meringue, soft sponge cake soaked in kirsch syrup, and is finished with glossy coral pink kirsch buttercream and crunchy sliced almonds.
a white plate topped with an egg on top of ham and cheese covered in seasoning
Strammer Max (German Open-Faced Ham Sandwich)
Strammer Max is a very easy to make hot, open-faced sandwich hailing from Germany. Sliced hearty bread is lightly toasted and buttered, then topped with cured ham (such as prosciutto) and finished with a fried egg.
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Schinkennudeln (German Ham and Cheese Noodle Casserole)
Schinkennudeln is an easy German recipe for ham and noodles. This version, which includes Swiss cheese and is baked in the oven until bubbly, is inspired by the one served at the Germany booth at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.