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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.

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  • Braided-Stuffed-Pizza-Bread

    Braided-Stuffed-Pizza-Bread

    An awesome appetizer or delicious snack, this unique pizza bread recipe is great for adults and children alike. Ingredients 1 can (10 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust 2 Tablespoons.…

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  • Rotkohl –  Red Cabbage

    Rotkohl – Red Cabbage

    Ingredients 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or canola oil 1 small head red cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds), shredded 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped 1 cup water 1/4…

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  • Easy-to-Stuff Manicotti

    Easy-to-Stuff Manicotti

    Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce 14 pieces string cheese 1-1/2 cups (6…

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  • Vodka-Cream Sauce

    Vodka-Cream Sauce

    This is an old-school favorite with sophisticated flair. The vodka perks up the tomatoes, and the cream makes the sauce rich and smooth. Try stirring in pulled chicken…

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  • Slow-Cooker Tomato Sauce

    Slow-Cooker Tomato Sauce

    Turn summer tomatoes into a dinnertime star. Ingredients 8 pounds fresh tomatoes (such as plum or San Marzano) 2 large sweet onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1…

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  • Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta

    Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta

    Traditionally, Bolognese sauce requires hours of babysitting as it simmers on the stove, but our recipe is virtually hands-off. Ingredients 1 medium-size yellow onion, finely chopped 2 celery…

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  • Creamy Tomato Tortellini with Sausage

    Creamy Tomato Tortellini with Sausage

    No one will believe that just three ingredients make up this tomato sauce that tastes like it bubbled away all day on top of the stove. It’s that…

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  • Cheesy Spaghetti Pie

    Cheesy Spaghetti Pie

    Ingredients 1 pound cooked spaghetti (cooled) 4 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 cup grated Pecorino 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese 4 slices American cheese Salt Pepper 2…

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  • Steve’s Tomato Sauce

    Steve’s Tomato Sauce

    Ingredients 2 14.5-ounce cans Diced Tomatoes with Green Peppers, Celery & Onions 5 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon Thai Fish Sauce Preparation Combine the tomatoes, their juices, the butter…

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  • Golden Gazpacho

    Golden Gazpacho

    Yellow tomatoes are a little less acidic than red, making this chilled soup’s flavor sublime. Ingredients 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 ounces French bread baguette, interior crumb only,…

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