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
Thai Shrimp Scampi
There are lots of sustainable shrimp options available; ask at the seafood counter to ensure you’re making the right choice. If you have trouble finding lemongrass, substitute ½…

Tomato Conserva
Delicious in a rustic pasta or riff on a Caprese salad, these slow-roasted tomatoes can be added to just about any dish that wants some rich flavor. They…
Lasagna Frita (Fried Lasagna)
Fried parmesan-breaded lasagna, topped with parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, with creamy alfredo. Ingredients 8 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente 1 cup ricotta cheese 3 eggs 1 teaspoon…
Fresh Tomato Sauce
There is nothing better than a sweet, juicy, sun-ripened tomato. Make the most of the season’s bounty with this fresh no-cook tomato sauce. Fresh Tomato Sauce Balsamic vinegar,…
Tzatziki Sauce
Dunk, slather, drizzle, smother. No matter how you sauce it, a spoonful of a special sauce makes everything taste better. Especially during summer grilling season, a good sauce…

Potato Gnocchi
Gnocchi should be made in one continuous process: cook the potatoes, make the dough, form the gnocchi. Ingredients 4 large (about 2 pounds) Idaho potatoes, scrubbed 2 tablespoons…
One-Pan Baked Champagne Cream Sauce Fettuccine with Truffle Oil
Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 4 sage leaves, chopped 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups heavy cream (or 1…
Swedish Meatballs with Red Currant Pan Sauce
Silky and sweet, the red currant pan sauce would be delicious served over pork chops or grilled poultry. Use leftover jam for anything from spreading over biscuits to…
Green Gazpacho
Gazpacho is an incredibly refreshing, yet filling, cold soup made from bread and vegetables. It’s the perfect summer meal when it’s so hot you don’t feel like eating…

Italian Brunch Torte
Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls, divided 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 7 eggs…
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