Looking for easy European recipes?
From soup to salad to strudel, these traditional dishes are the best option for traveling abroad.
Europe is
known for its castles and churches, stunning artwork and stunning images of nature
.
In addition to being a feast for the eyes, it is also home to unique dining experiences
.
From France to Spain to Germany (and all the countries in between), these dishes will make you want to pack your bags and leave for Europe.
This is your chance to take a European food tour without leaving the comforts of home. Enjoy!
1. Chestnut Soup
This smooth, creamy soup is a star during the holidays. Its earthy flavors warm the heart and soul.
It’s tasty, lightweight, and easy to make, so be prepared when everyone is asking for this recipe!
Known as velouté in French, this pureed soup owes its flavors to a delicate blend of spices, chicken broth, carrots and, of course, shredded chestnuts
.
Eat this soup by the fire on a cold night and serve with a glass of sparkling wine. Ah, how satisfying is that?
2. Cabbage
rolls
Cabbage rolls, or Kohlrouladen, are a classic German homemade food dish discovered 1500 years ago
.
If I had to compare it to other comfort dishes, it would be macaroni and cheese. They have the same level of satisfaction!
Cabbage rolls are healthy as the recipe calls for seasoned ground beef, cooked rice, and tomato soup.
Imagine all these simple ingredients rolled inside the cabbage leaves and then baked to tender perfection.
In Eastern Europe, cabbage rolls come with chestnuts and walnuts.
The rolls are also considered lucky during New Year’s Eve because cabbage leaves look like paper money.
3. Greek French Fries These
crispy hand-cut fries are very tender inside
. Greek fries are
thicker than average potato chips and are flavored with feta cheese, garlic and oregano
.
But that’s not all. Dip in a homemade tzatziki sauce (Greek yogurt sauce) to complete the explosion of flavors.
Do you want your chips a little warmer and more seasoned?
Some excellent seasoning supplements include cumin, cayenne pepper, fresh thyme, dried dill, and paprika.
4. Margherita Pizza
Pizza Margherita
is a very popular Italian classic that carries the flag of the country. Think red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil.
Due to the rampant popularity of this pizza, you will find variations of it served in different restaurants
.
Some add a topping of Parmesan cheese, while others include fire-roasted canned tomatoes and garlic powder
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To achieve authentic taste, remember that less is more. The best Margherita pizza is simple and satisfying without too much fat.
5. Ovcharaska Salad Ovcharaska
salad is
a Bulgarian salad that is enhanced with eggs, ham, and mushrooms. It is a refreshing and delicious food idea for lunch or dinner.
Eat this salad by serving it in a bowl with several forks and grilled meat on the side. It is Bulgarian tradition to put all forks inside a bowl to share.
6. Keftedakia (Greek dumplings)
Keftedes, or Keftedakia (smaller Keftedes), refers to traditional Greek dumplings and is a favorite picnic food in Greece
.
These tasty fried dumplings are easy to make. They will hit your table in 40 minutes or less.
Don’t be afraid to make too much of this meaty treat because they taste better on the second day
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Simmer the meatballs in tomato, garlic and marinara onion. Serve over pasta, and you’re done! You will have a new dish with an Italian twist!
7. Papanasi
Romanian cheese doughnuts,
or Romanian cheese doughnuts, are doughnut-shaped fried sweets
made from soft cheese.
These doughnuts are topped with a small doughnut ball and lots of fruity jam and sour cream
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Cheese doughnuts are among the favorite desserts in Romania, so you’ll find them in all traditional Romanian restaurants
.
8. Bratkartoffeln (German fries)
You will only need a pan, a couple of ingredients and a cooking time of 30 minutes
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This recipe requires minimal effort but produces maximum flavors. The result is crispy golden brown potatoes combined with tasty bacon and caramelized onions.
For an extra flavor, green peppers and paprika can be added. Serve with Schnitzel or spicy German sausage for a hearty and satisfying meal.
9. Anglesey eggs
This dish has its roots in Anglesey, an island off the northwest coast of Wales
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The recipe calls for hard-boiled eggs, mashed potatoes and a rich cheese and leek sauce.
Anglesey
eggs
are comfort food for vegetarians! This dish is also a great combination for grilled meats and is perfect for a hearty brunch meal.
10
. Bangers and mash
Bangers and mash is Britain’s best favourite and certified pub home cooked food
.
To be honest, this tasty sausage recipe with creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful onion sauce is hard to beat
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Better yet, you can use any type of sausage you want. But thick pork sausages are the best!
For potatoes, be sure to choose medium-starch ones for a buttery taste and impressive texture.
The sauce is just as vital as the other ingredients, so make your own incredibly rich and caramel!
11. Skordalia
I am sure that this recipe will be another success among potato lovers. Skordalia is a Greek garlic sauce with a thick base made from mashed potatoes.
Some use stale bread soaked in liquid, walnuts or almonds for a bulky base
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Like other Greek sauces, Skordalia is filling, healthy, and full of antioxidants, especially if you add the nuts
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This sauce can accompany any vegetable, meat or fish dish
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It is often served when Greek Independence Day is celebrated, along with battered salted cod
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12. Escudella Escudella
is
a rich and meaty stew and is known as the national dish of Andorra. Traditionally, this dish is served in two parts every Sunday and Thursday.
The first part is a meat broth with
pasta or rice, and the second is all the meat used in the broth along with the vegetables
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Another version of this dish, Escudella de Nadal, is commonly served on Christmas Day
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It has memorable flavors that are sure to warm your belly and soul
.
13. Apple Strudel Apple strudel
is a
favorite European dish that has a flaky butter crust and stuffed
with spiced apple.
Top this dish with a cinnamon icing and you’ll wake everyone up with a tasty and aromatic breakfast in the morning.
But to be honest, apple strudel is delicious at any time of day, with a hot cup of coffee!
Do you want to turn it into a dessert? Top with vanilla ice cream or homemade vanilla sauce, and you’re done.
14. Scottish
tablet
Scotch tablet is often confused with fudge, but it has a brittle, grainy and medium-hardness texture. It is not as soft as fudge and not as hard as sweets.
The tablet is made from sugar, condensed milk and butter. If you want to add additional flavors, feel free to mix a few pieces of vanilla, whiskey, or nuts.
Warning: This treatment is addictive. Although it lasts for a few weeks, I doubt that will happen when the kids are around.
15
. Belgian waffles
These light, crunchy waffles have deep pockets You might see small puddles of delicious syrup if you look inside!
Unlike American waffles, the Belgian version has a lighter dough with larger squares. Everyone loves to get these waffles at breakfast restaurants.
But why go out when you can make this classic dish at home?
Belgian waffles aren’t as easy to make as pancakes. But the extra effort and cooking time are worth it.
For the ingredients, you can’t go wrong with classic butter and maple syrup
.
From time to time, I like my waffles topped with caramelized bananas or cinnamon glaze. It’s so good!
16. Traditional
Welsh cake
Welsh cake has been a tea-hour favourite in Wales since the 19th century. Traditionally, this dish is cooked on a baking stone.
But doing it in a heavy skillet works just as well
. Think
of Welsh cakes as a cross between buns, pancakes and biscuits
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They have similar ingredients to buns, but are cooked like pancakes on a griddle. In terms of size, they are like chubby cookies.
17. Croque Monsieur
Delight your taste buds with a French treat and prepare this classic ham and
cheese sandwich:
Croque Monsieur
.
Because the recipe requires simple ingredients from the pantry, you can make this delicious
sandwich in a couple of minutes!
The result is a single layer of ham and pressed Gruyere between two slices of toast
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Don’t forget to cover the sandwich with béchamel sauce to make everything creamier and better
.
18
. Kaiserschmarrn
It’s not the most attractive pancake out there, but Kaiserschmarrn will definitely take your breath away. This dish is also known as the Emperor Disaster.
It was named after the Austrian Emperor Kaiser Franz Joseph I, who adored the
grated pancake.
This pancake is full of rum, raisins and sugar. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar or serve with a fruit compote for a delicious dessert or light lunch.
19.
Swedish meatballs
IKEA made these Swedish meatballs famous, but nothing beats the homemade version
.
The secret to achieving authentic Swedish flavors is to add allspice and nutmeg to the ground beef mix
.
You can also include Worcestershire sauce and mustard in sauce to create an explosion of flavors
. 20. Cornish
Pasty Cornish
Pie is a hand cake filled with meat and vegetables. This dish looks modest on the outside, but is loaded with flavors on the inside.
This slow-baked cake has a rich history, which started as a portable lunch for farmers, tin miners and fishermen in Cornwall.
The cake is compact, plentiful and can be eaten without utensils.
According to historians, thoughtful wives sometimes made a Cornish pie that was divided into two sections.
Half of the pasta would have a savory filling, while the other had a sweet filling. It was a full meal!
21. Risalamande
Risalamande is a traditional Danish dessert served every Christmas Eve after dinner
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It has a base of creamy rice pudding infused with almonds and topped with cherry sauce
.
Risalamande
does indeed look elegant, but it’s pretty easy to make. All you have to do is make the rice pudding very special.
Add the vanilla-flavored whipped cream, add the chopped almonds and drizzle the sweet sauce
.
Garnish with fresh mint and your glass plate will start to look like Christmas!
22. Danish red berry pudding (Rødgrød med fløde)
Four different red berries –
strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and red currant – are transformed into a silky pudding topped with heavy cream
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In Denmark, this dish is traditionally made at the end of summer, when the berries are in season
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Of course, you can use only a variant of berries if you wish.
If you opt for strawberries, you may want to reduce the amount of sugar, so the result is a dessert that is not too sweet.
23. Italian brownie cake
If you love Italian recipes and are a fan of brownies, this decadent dish is definitely worth trying. Italian brownie pie uses no yeast and very little flour.
It is light and tender, and resembles a soft brownie and fudgy
.
Enjoy this sweet Italian treat by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. This pairing is unbeatable in my book!
24. Eton Mess
Macerated strawberries, crispy meringue and whipped cream are all you need to create this quintessential English dessert
. Eton Mess
originated at Eton College, where it was served at the school’s annual sporting event
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Known as one of the most beloved desserts in England, Eton Mess is heaven in a bowl and a joy to eat
.
It is possible to create other variations of this recipe using raspberries or apricots instead of strawberries.
25. Spanish Flan
Spanish flan is milky and sweet with a hint of slight bitterness. The consistency of this flan is like a firm jelly or custard that melts directly into the mouth.
With a rich caramel sauce that combines with the intense vanilla flavor of the flan, this Spanish flan is delicious!
