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

Cherry Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This vibrant summer pasta salad transforms classic tomato bruschetta into a satisfying main dish or side. Ripe cherry tomatoes are lightly salted to release their juices, then marinated…
Summer No Bake Lasagna
Tender lasagna sheets are layered with creamy stracciatella, sautéed zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan, and extra-virgin olive oil. These elegant open lasagna stacks are lighter than…

Italian Pickled Pepperoni Bites
These Italian Pickled Pepperoni Bites combine smoky pepperoni, tangy pepperoncini peppers, crisp red onions, garlic, and a perfectly balanced pickling brine for an irresistible appetizer. Inspired by the…

Mediterranean Baked Salmon Meatballs
These Mediterranean Baked Salmon Meatballs are light, tender, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavor. Finely chopped salmon is combined with fresh dill, parsley, garlic, lemon, and a touch…

Granny Smith Apple Salad
Crisp, tart Granny Smith apples are lightly dressed with fresh lemon juice, Spanish extra-virgin olive oil, parsley, lemon zest, flaky sea salt, and smoked Spanish paprika. Ready in…

Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad
Everything you love about a classic Italian grinder—savory cured meats, creamy cheeses, crisp vegetables, and tangy peppers—is tossed with tender cheese tortellini in a bright, creamy grinder dressing.…

Creamy Chicken Piccata Penne
Creamy Chicken Piccata Penne combines juicy, golden-seared chicken with perfectly cooked penne, tender baby spinach, and a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce accented by bright lemon, garlic, and briny…

Miso Orzo with Crispy Shiitakes
This rich, silky pasta combines browned butter, sweet white miso, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese into a luxuriously creamy sauce that coats every piece of orzo. Inspired…

Classic French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions in a savory beef broth, topped with toasted baguette and a bubbling Gruyère-Parmesan crust, with stovetop and Control Freak methods.

German-Inspired Chicken Meatballs
These tender chicken meatballs are built to sit right alongside spaetzle and sauerkraut without getting lost in the mix. Seasoned with Dijon, parsley, garlic, and a hint of…
