Category: Europe
European recipes, food, and articles
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The Saucy Secrets of Pasta Puttanesca: A Recipe with A Provocative Past
A bold and savory Italian pasta dish that comes together in a jiffy using mostly pantry items – perfect for a weeknight meal. With its punchy flavors and intriguing history, it’s no wonder that this saucy concoction has become a favorite on dinner tables everywhere.
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Sicilian-Style Spaghetti with Anchovies and Breadcrumbs (Spaghetti con Acciughe e Mollica)
Flavorful and satisfying, this pasta has a hint of umami from anchovies and a bright, citrusy kick from a squeeze of lemon. The toasted breadcrumbs on top are the perfect finishing touch. The best part is that most of the ingredients are pantry staples that you probably already have on hand, so it’s really easy…
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Portuguese canned fish – How To Eat it like a local
Most Portuguese eat canned fish in simple preparations that highlight the rich flavors of the fish and the sauces they are packed in. Canned fish is often served on crusty bread or over a simple salad, mixed with rice or potatoes, or enjoyed straight out of the can for a delicious and healthy snack.
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White port & tonic from Portugal
White port & tonic is a refreshing drink with a hint of sweetness and a touch of bitterness, making it the perfect choice for a lazy afternoon on the patio or brunch with friends.
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What is port wine?
Simply put, port wine – usually just called port – is a fortified wine made with grapes from the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal. Let’s break that down a little further and chat about how to enjoy this delicious beverage…
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What is Laminated Dough?
The short answer is that laminated dough is a flakey pastry made by folding and rolling layers of fat – usually butter – and dough together. The result is pure deliciousness! In this article, we’ll explore what this means for non-pastry chefs like me, and how we can incorporate it into our own baking.
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Swedish Kringlor
Swedish kringlor are soft twists of sweetened bread, generously flavored with cardamom – perfect for dipping in hot cocoa on a wintery Christmas morning, and a tasty, easy-to-make addition to your festive holiday menus!
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Eton Mess
Eton Mess is made with crumbled meringues, strawberries, and whipped cream – how can you go wrong with a combo like that?
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Spanish Summer Soup – Gazpacho Andaluz
Fortified with a slice of bread, and spiked with a generous amount of olive oil, this vegan soup is surprisingly rich, yet perfect for hot, summer weather.
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How to Put Together a British Style Cream Tea
Perfectly brewed tea, homemade British style scones, fresh clotted cream, and jam – cream tea is simple yet elegant, and the perfect way to celebrate Mom!
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Zucchini Stuffed Tomatoes with Rosemary
Rosemary is essential in the Italian kitchen. It gives aroma to roasted chicken and roast potatoes, to grilled mushrooms and to pizza bianca, is the basis to every stew or roast, and provides a haunting, aromatic flavor in dishes like these stuffed tomatoes.
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Fresh British scones for a cream tea
Light and fluffy, with just a hint of sweetness, fresh British scones are perfect for slathering with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
