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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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  • Pastitsio

    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…

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  • Raspberry Balsamic and Pecan Encrusted Rack of Lamb

    Ingredients 2 Racks French-Cut Lamb, about 8 bones per rack 1/3 Cup Crushed Pecans 1/4 Cup Devo Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 2 Teaspoons Fresh Rosemary,…

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  • Seafood Lasagna

    Seafood Lasagna

    Ingredients 1 green onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice 1…

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  • Shrimp Scampi Pasta

    Buttery and lush with garlic, this dish, though simple to prepare, feels indulgent Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp ( raw, 20…

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  • Porchetta

    Porchetta

    Roasting skin-on pork belly that’s been wrapped around a pork loin gives you the best of both worlds: crackling mahogany crust and juicy meat seasoned with fennel, chile,…

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  • Dried Apricot & Date Stuffed Turkey Breast with Marsala Glaze

    Dried Apricot & Date Stuffed Turkey Breast with Marsala Glaze

    A boneless turkey breast stuffed with sweet, nutty flavors is perfect for Sunday dinner or even special enough for a small Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. If you buy…

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  • 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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  • Five-Cheese Jumbo Shells

    Using five cheeses in one dish doesn’t usually translate to a dish that’s considered light, but this meatless meal is proof that it can be done with great…

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  • Sunny-Side-Up Pizza

    Enjoy your eggs sunny-side up on a pizza that bears the same name. Mâche, red onion, and Parmesan cheese join these savory eggs for an outstanding, savory Sunny-Side-Up…

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  • Toasted Ravioli

    Toasted Ravioli

    Toasted ravioli, despite its moniker, is actually fried ravioli (I’m not quite sure where the word “toasted” came into play), and while it seems like it would be…

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