Europe Foods, Delicacies, Dishes & Recipes

Albania is situated in the Western part of the Balkans with a coastline on the Mediterranean sea. Bordering Greece and being of such close proximity to Italy, it is no wonder that Albanian cuisine is inspired by traditional Mediterranean flavors and those of neighboring Balkan states. Most Popular Albanian Dishes Individual regions within Albania each …

Bombardino is an Italian alcoholic cocktail which is typically prepared with egg liqueur, cream and whiskey (or rum or brandy). It is among the most popular winter cocktails in the world.  Thanks to the warm temperature at which it is served and the alcohol content, the bombardino is a great relief on cold winter days. …

Presskopf is a German sausage that is cooked in a broth containing various animal parts and internal organs. Pork meat, heart, blood, muscle meat, rinds and calf or pork head meat are common ingredients. This sets up into gelatin and is often called aspic (jelly like consistency) or terrine. It is usually flavored with onion, …

Rigo Jancsi, also known as the Hungarian Chocolate Mousse Cake, is a cube-shaped, two-layered chocolate pastry named after late gypsy violinist Rigo Jancsi.  As with all the other pastries, it requires skills along with various ingredients for its preparation. However, the savory scrumptious taste serves as the most perfect outcome one could ask for. History …

Pisto Manchego is a classic Spanish dish prepared from garden vegetables with tomato and pepper as its base. Owing to its similarity with its French counterpart, the dish is also famously known as the Manchego ratatouille. The Pisto does not require a lot of oil in its preparation, making it a very healthy and low-calorie …

Finland is known to be the happiest country in the world. Because of that, it is a growing travel destination in the Nordic region as many people are drawn to both the landscapes and the exquisite Finnish cuisine. Most Popular Finishes Dishes Other than being the happiest country, Finns are also known for being passionate …

Hallongrotta is a traditional Swedish butter cookie with a hole on top filled with raspberry jam. These sweet pastries are a popular holiday treat throughout Sweden, best paired with coffee, tea or simply eaten on their own. Origin & Cultural Significance The Swedish term Hallongrotta, hallongrottor in its plural form, means raspberry cave. It was …

Makowiec (or poppy seed roll) is a Polish dessert made of a yeast dough that is rolled over with a poppy seed filling containing ground poppy seed, butter, sugar, honey, raisins and walnuts. Makowiec is traditionally served during the Christmas season but is also enjoyed by many all year round. Origin & Cultural Significance Makowiec …

Polish cuisine is famous for its simplicity and diversity. Poland is one of the countries with the highest meat consumption in the world. There are many lakes and rivers in Poland, which is why fish also plays an important role in Poland’s cuisine. You are likely to come across Polish dishes made with herring, cod …

Zapiekanka, famously known as Polish pizza, is a type of open sandwich which is made with a half baguette to which sautéed mushrooms and gratin cheese are added. It is then baked until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted. To add more flavor to the dish, it is usually served with ketchup. …

Tête de Veau is a dish made with a calf’s head which is slowly cooked in a broth flavored with aromatics and vegetables, accompanied by gribiche sauce with hard-boiled eggs and herbs. Tête de Veau is widely popular in France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy and is usually enjoyed during the holidays. It is generally not …

Chateaubriand is of the finest classic French dishes consisting of a large steak fillet cut from the centre of beef tenderloin, served with a sauce and/or mushrooms. Origin & Cultural Significance The word chateaubriand can mean two things, a dish made of a large fillet cut from the centre of beef tenderloin served with sauce, …

With its northern half located in the Arctic Circle, Norway is a country with a magnificent and abundant nature that includes a massive coastline centered on fjords, magnificent mountains, ski resorts, lakes and forests. Norway is famous for its frequent northern lights and is also visited by many tourists from all over the world. Most …

Rassolnik (Russian: рассольник) is a Russian pickled cucumber soup that is famous for its salty and sour taste. It is prepared with vegetables and meat, typically beef.  Pickled cucumbers give this soup its signature aroma, while beef, pearl barley and potatoes make it a hearty main course meal. However, strict attention is paid to what other …

Cotoletta Milanese, also known as the Milanese veal chop, is a typical Lombard dish similar to the German Wiener Schnitzel but cooked with the bone-in. It is traditionally fried with butter and is often taken as a second course of the Lombard culinary tradition, a symbolic dish of the city of Milan, Italy. Together with …

Quattro Stagioni Pizza is a classic traditional Italian pizza that comes with 4 different flavors in one. Even though each pizza topping is varied, you will still find an ingredient for each of the seasons. Origin and Cultural Significance The word “pizza” came from the Latin word ‘pinsa’ which means flatbread. According to legend, Roman …

Conchiglie is a seashell-shaped pasta known well for its design and form to hold sauces.  It is made from Durum wheat flour and has different colour varieties where squid ink or tomato or spinach extract was used to colourize the pasta. Origin & Cultural Significance Conchiglia, an Italian word for seashell, is where the term …

When thinking about traditional Irish food, many people tend to think of bland, boring, unseasoned dishes consisting mainly of potatoes. Those people would be only half right. Typical Irish dishes rely heavily on ingredients such as potatoes, meat, vegetables and bread; but the arrangement can make each meal incredibly hearty, comforting and filling. Granted, most …