Category: Europe

European recipes, food, and articles

  • What is clotted cream? Recipe, substitutes, and more

    What is clotted cream? Recipe, substitutes, and more

    Clotted cream is a rich and indulgent dairy product, originating in England, which is often enjoyed with scones and jam during afternoon tea or cream tea. It has a thick and velvety texture that is similar to custard or butter, and a naturally nutty, slightly sweet flavor. The process of making clotted cream involves slowly…

  • How to Put Together a British Style Cream Tea

    How to Put Together a British Style Cream Tea

    Cream tea is simply tea served with scones, jam, and clotted cream. It is a quintessentially British tradition and is a delightful and indulgent treat that is perfect for any occasion. Read on to learn more about it and how to make it!

  • The Saucy Secrets of Pasta Puttanesca: A Recipe with A Provocative Past

    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. 

  • Sicilian-Style Spaghetti with Anchovies and Breadcrumbs (Spaghetti con Acciughe e Mollica)

    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…

  • Portuguese canned fish – How To Eat it like a local

    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.

  • White port & tonic from Portugal

    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.

  • What is port wine?

    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…

  • What is Laminated Dough?

    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.

  • Swedish Kringlor

    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!

  • Eton Mess

    Eton Mess

    Eton Mess is made with crumbled meringues, strawberries, and whipped cream – how can you go wrong with a combo like that?

  • Spanish Summer Soup – Gazpacho Andaluz

    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.

  • Zucchini Stuffed Tomatoes with Rosemary

    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.