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• Apple and Parsnip soup, aka pastinakensuppe mit apfel
  Rich but fresh, savory but pleasantly sweet and tart, this fantastic combo of apples, parsnips, and spices, called pastinakensuppe mit apfel in German (or parsnip soup with apples) makes a divine autumn or winter soup!
• Cherry Clafoutis
  Cherry clafoutis is a French countryside dessert that is both rustic and elegant. It’s a perfect combination of rich, sweetened, egg-y custard and fresh fruit. It comes together easily with just a few ingredients, is equally as tasty warm or chilled, and keeps well for several days – perfect for making ahead for a French inspired picnic or for your next dinner party. Fill it with dark cherries at the peak of ripeness, or use whatever delicious fruit you have on hand.
• Eton Mess
  Eton Mess is made with crumbled meringues, strawberries, and whipped cream – how can you go wrong with a combo like that?
• 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.
• Guinness Beef Stew
  This hardy recipe is dark, rich, chunky. satisfying, layered with savory goodness, and pretty darn easy to make – in other words, perfect for celebrating St. Patty’s Day!
• 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!
• Panzanella – Tuscan Style Bread & Tomato Salad
  Loaded with chunks of hearty bread and fresh tomatoes, this zingy and flavorful Tuscan style salad makes a satisfying entree for a hot summer day.
• Pasta all’Amatriciana
  This quick and easy, yet flavorful pasta dish comes from the Central Italian town of Amatrice.
• Polish Pierogi
  This Polish recipe for pierogi makes wonderfully soft and pillowy dumplings filled with a savory, vegan mushroom and cabbage stuffing. Serve them up with fried onions, and maybe even a dollop of sour cream (for us non-vegans), for a deliciously crowd-pleasing comfort food.
• 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.
• Portuguese Inspired Beef & Garlic Sandwich – Prego no Pão
  A flavorful sandwich of seared beef, garlic, and caramelized onions spiked with zingy Piri Piri sauce.
• Portuguese Inspired Piri Piri Potatoes
  Spicy, zingy, crunchy on the outside yet tender in the middle – these Portuguese inspired Piri Piri Potatoes make the perfect, satisfying side dish!
• Romanian Beef Soup (Ciorbă de văcuță)
  Fresh yet comforting, tangy, rich, and aromatic – Romanian beef soup is a dish that perfectly represents cuisine from Eastern Europe.
• 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 to throw together.
• 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.
• 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!
• The Healthy Italian – Asparagus Farro Risotto
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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. 
• 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 heating heavy cream and then allowing it to cool. As the milk cools, a thick layer forms on the top, which is then skimmed off, creating clotted cream.
• 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.
• 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…
• 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.
• 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.