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

Audrey Hepburn’s Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Audrey Hepburn’s comforting spaghetti al pomodoro, with a simple tomato sauce inspired by the family cooking she loved.
Three Elegant Make-Ahead Sauces for French Omelettes
Three elegant make-ahead sauces for French omelettes: Classic French Mornay, Crème Fraîche and Fine Herbs, and Light Parmesan and Crème Fraîche. Each brings delicate flavor and a sophisticated…

Light Parmesan and Crème Fraîche Sauce
A silky, lightly tangy Parmesan and crème fraîche sauce with delicate shallot and Dijon flavors. Designed for classic French omelettes, mushrooms, asparagus, and elegant brunch dishes, this make-ahead…

Classic French Sauce Mornay
A silky French cheese sauce combining nutty Gruyère, Parmesan, and delicate seasonings. Perfect for a classic French omelette, asparagus, mushrooms, and elegant brunch dishes, this lighter Mornay can…

Classic French Omelette (Omelette Française)
Master the classic French omelette with its smooth, pale exterior and delicate, creamy interior. Made with just eggs, butter, and a little seasoning, this elegant breakfast favorite is…

Beef Carpaccio with Lemon-Dijon Dressing, Capers & Parmesan
Paper-thin slices of beef tenderloin are dressed with lemon, Dijon, capers, peppery arugula, and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano for an elegant Italian appetizer that is bright, savory, and beautifully balanced.

Classic Chicken Marsala
Golden chicken cutlets, deeply browned mushrooms, and prosciutto are finished in a concentrated dry Marsala pan sauce with shallot, thyme, chicken stock, and cold butter. Rich and silky…

Pithivier-Style Puff Pastry Dome
A Master Technique for Savory or Sweet Filled Pastries This is written as a technique recipe, so you can use it for pigeon, beef, chicken, pork, mushrooms, seafood,…

Pomme Paillasson
Fine strands of potato are cooked in garlic-infused beef tallow to create a classic French potato cake with a deeply golden, exceptionally crisp crust and tender center, finished…
Polish Gołąbki With Butter-Browned Cabbage Rolls
Tender cabbage leaves are wrapped around a deeply savory filling of beef, pork, partially cooked rice, butter-softened bread, onion, garlic, marjoram, and oregano. The rolls are gently braised…
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