European
European recipes span distinct national and regional traditions, from French sauces to Irish potato dishes. The child collections offer a more specific path through this broad archive of recipes and adaptations.
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British
A ploughman’s lunch, potato and cheese pie, and bubble and squeak provide different forms for a British meal. This collection gathers a small selection of British and British-inspired preparations.
Danish
Southern-style smørrebrød adapts a Danish open-sandwich format within this small collection. The recipe is an interpretation of that serving style, rather than a broad survey of Danish cooking.
French
French omelettes, Mornay sauce, and other preparations give this collection a focus on particular dishes and methods. Browse recipes with attention to their traditional forms and any adaptations described in the method.
German
Jägerschnitzel, spaetzle, and Himmel und Erde offer different starting points in this German collection. The recipes bring together savory dishes and accompaniments, with the details of each preparation explained individually.
Greek
Phyllo preparations, spinach-and-cheese bakes, and zucchini fritters with tzatziki give this Greek collection varied textures. Browse traditional dish names and Greek-inspired adaptations with their ingredients and serving suggestions in view.
Irish
Colcannon and a colcannon chowder offer a familiar dish and a soup adaptation in this Irish collection. Potatoes, greens, and differing preparations shape the recipes represented here.
Italian
Carpaccio, chicken Marsala, pasta, and other dishes give this Italian collection several directions. Browse specific preparations and their adaptations, with Italian-American dishes also providing a related path through the recipe box.
Polish
Gołąbki and cabbage or cottage cheese noodle dishes offer different textures in this Polish collection. These recipes provide several savory preparations within the wider range of Polish cooking.
Spanish
Spanish-style shrimp preparations and other dishes give this small collection its starting points. Browse each recipe for its specific ingredients and method, noting where a preparation is presented as an adaptation.
Swedish
Skagenröra, shrimp-filled baked potatoes, and Swedish-style meatballs offer different servings in this collection. These recipes bring Swedish-linked preparations into the recipe box with their individual ingredients and methods.
In this collection

Citrus Pesto (Pesto Agli Agrumi)
This citrus pesto, AKA Pesto Agli Agrumi, originates from Sicily. Essentially, it contains the same ingredients as Pesto Alla Genovese, with almonds in place of pine nuts, and the addition…
Scarpaccia (Italian Zucchini Tart)
Scarpaccia is a rustic Italian tart originating from the region of Tuscany. Zucchini is the star of this dish, which makes it the perfect recipe to bake all…
Bolognese Meat Sauce
Ragù, as the Bolognese call their celebrated meat sauce, is characterized by mellow, gentle, comfortable flavors. Marcella Hazan wrote that any cook can achieve a great ragù by…

Pork With Caramelized Onion Marmellata
This pork chop recipe is absolutely full of flavor. Onions cook down and caramelize with balsamic and orange marmalade (but apricot jam would be fantastic as well) to create this…

Rumbledethumps
This breakfast casserole is Scotland’s answer to the English bubble and squeak—potatoes coarsely mashed with cabbage and baked with a Cheddar cheese topping. Spoon out with fried eggs and bacon or…

Chantilly Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Chantilly)
Chantilly potatoes, or Pommes de Terry Chantilly, are the ultimate fast-and-fancy side dish. They’re essentially fluffier, creamier mashed potatoes. And it’s all thanks to one smart ingredient. This ingredient…

Pasta Cacio e Uova (Pasta with Cheese and Eggs)
Our pasta cacio e uova, or pasta with cheese and eggs, comes together quickly. I gently heated crushed garlic cloves in lard while the water for the pasta…

Cacio e Pepe Con Ricotta
The idea of adding a puddle of ricotta on your cacio e pepe comes from Sora Margherita, a Roman-Jewish restaurant in Rome that’s been around in the 1920s,…
Crêpes Suzette with Grand Marnier
A delicious and straight-forward take on a French classic, this Crepes Suzette recipe is a boozy and fun dessert for grown-ups – also perfect for brunch! Ingredients For…

Basic Crêpes
Crêpes, a type of French pancake, are a versatile recipe that can be a base for breakfast, lunch, or the internationally famous dessert dish. Best of all, crêpe…
