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.
Browse the posts below, or choose a subcategory when available.
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
Pastitsio
Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1-1/2 pounds ground sirloin 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1…

Pizza Monkey Bread
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings 2 cans Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Homestyle refrigerated biscuits 2 cups finely chopped pizza toppings…

Classic Meatballs
Few things are better on a Sunday evening than a pot of tender meatballs and sauce. Ours—made with veal, pork and beef—are juicy and waft an irresistible aroma.…

Spanakopita
Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill 6 scallions, finely chopped 2 small leeks, finely chopped 3 pounds frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, rinsed, and…

Tourte Milanese – A Meal en Croute
Ingredients 1 pound puff pastry, chilled – homemade or store bought. If using store bought, roll both sheets together to make 1 lb, then cut off 1/4 lb.…

Rigatoni Pasta Pie
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound ground turkey 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper…

Skagenröra (Shrimp Salad)
There are so many uses for this quick, easy poached shrimp salad. You could go the Swedish route and eat it with boiled potatoes or on rye crisp…

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
A baked spaghetti casserole that’s amazingly cheesy and creamy. It’s comfort food at its best, and EASIEST! Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground…

Meatballs with Tomato Ragu and Creamy Polenta
Baking the meatballs sets their shape so they’ll stay whole when simmered in the tomato sauce. Ingredients Meatballs 1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 large…
Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce
This fun dish is two recipes in one: delicious, easy meatballs and a slow-simmered tangy tomato sauce. If you have any extra sauce, toss it with your favorite…
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