Travelling throughout Europe is one of the most awe-inspiring experiences. Rich in culture, languages and, most importantly food!
European food is some of the most delicious, unique, interesting and tasty in the world, but there are also some very weird and unusual recipes to try from Europe too. Discover a world of amazing traditional European recipes and foods!
Uncover delicacies that they eat in Europe and traditional European meals that you may (or may not) want to try next time you visit the continent. Here is a collection of travel and foodie tales from all around Europe.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, also known as Bosnia, is a country (located at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe) situated in the Balkans. The country is surrounded by Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia. It is nicknamed the “Heart Shaped Land” because of the country’s little heart shape. The country is packed with lovely lakes, rivers and …
Pizza quattro formaggi, also known as four-cheese pizza, is an Italian variety of pizza that is typically topped with a mix of four different types of cheeses: mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano reggiano and goat cheese. All four cheeses are generally melted together along with tomato sauce. However, one can also find it served as a white …
Tulumba, also known as bamiyeh, is a deep-fried dessert prepared using an unleavened dough lump, which is shaped as a small ovoid and includes ridges lengthways. It is shaped with the help of a pastry bag or cookie press, which has a fitting end part. It is initially deep-fried to give this dessert a golden …
Pulpo a la Gallega is an octopus dish which originates from the Galicia region of Spain. This dish is very simple. The octopus is boiled and once cooked, it is sliced then drizzled with oil and paprika. It is often served over sliced potatoes, and with a glass of wine. The general consensus is that …
Pepito is a traditional Spanish sandwich made using beef, pork or chicken. It is also widely consumed throughout Latin America, in particular Venezuela where it is a popular street food and Mexico. Additional primary ingredients used to prepare this sandwich include refried beans, black beans or pinto beans. The bread can be a soft roll, …
Pannenkoeken are a type of pancake from the Netherlands. The ingredients are typical pancake batter ingredients such as flour, eggs, milk and the pancakes are cooked on the stove top. However, they look quite different from American pancakes. The batter is spread around the entire surface of the pan they are cooked in, so they …
Belarus is a country located in the very center of Europe, bordering on five states. In the west, Belarusian regions are on the border with Poland, in the northwest with Lithuania, in the north with Latvia and Russia, in the south with Ukraine, and in the east also with Russia. Most Popular Belarusian Dishes Belarusian …
Slovakia, officially known as the Slovak Republic, is a scenic landlocked country in Central Europe. Bordered by the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Ukraine and Romania, Slovakia sits at the very heart of Eastern Europe, with many of its most famous national dishes being influenced by its neighbors. Likewise, Slovakia exerts influence towards bordering countries …
Estonia is a country located in northern Europe as part of the Baltic states along with Latvia and Lithuania. It is surrounded by the Gulf of Finland, the Baltic Sea, Latvia, Lake Peipus and Russia. The country is famous for its presence of dense forests and historic centre of the capital, Tallinn. The population of …
Oliebollen is a Dutch deep-fried pastry snack made from flour, milk, salt and sugar. Yeast is used to leaven the dough. The dough is shaped into smaller pieces then deep fried and dusted with sugar and served warm. This fried pastry is similar to a doughnut. Variations for the recipe include raisins, currants, cinnamon or …
Luxembourg is a small landlocked country located in northwestern Europe surrounded by Belgium, Germany and France. Its population is just over 600,000 and the main languages spoken are French, German, English and Luxembourgish (a German dialect mixed with French). Luxembourg’s landscape is made up mostly of countryside, forest and woodlands. The country is popular with …
Lithuania is a landlocked country in the heart of the Baltics, bordering Latvia, Poland and Belarus. Boasting outstanding architectural diversity, Lithuania is a home to scenic landscapes, abundant forests, flatlands, lakes and marches. The culture and art of Lithuania is heavily influenced by a centralized aristocratic catholic Poland. Top Dishes of Lithuania Lithuanian dishes rely …
Bocadillo, also known as bocata, is a Spanish sandwich prepared using Spanish bread, usually a baguette or similar kind of bread, cut lengthwise. There are many variations but the classic bocadillo includes ingredients like slices of pickled green (or red) peppers, slices of pork loin, tomatoes, sliced Manchego cheese, and some olive oil. Often bocadillos …
Tavë Kosi is an Albanian dish of baked lamb and rice. The lamb is first boiled or sautéed until tender. It is then covered with a yogurt sauce along with cooked rice then baked. Tavë means casserole and kos means yogurt. The ingredients used to make this dish are very simple and easily found in …
Rabo de Toro is a Spanish dish of stewed ox tail cooked for several hours in a red wine and tomato stock mixture. Traditionally, Rabo de Toro was made out of the tails of fighting bulls – a male cow who had succumbed to a bull fight. Today, is more popularly made with ox tail. …
Sea urchins are spherical, hard-shelled animals generally found on the seabed of every ocean. They usually live in cracks and crevices on coastal rocks and reefs. Despite the fact that it may appear odd to consume the spiny sea urchin, it is in fact relished in several countries around the world. Some of them include …
Iceland is an island in the very north of Europe, just south of the Arctic circle and Greenland, with cultural ties to Scandinavia. Home to some of the world’s most stunning natural beauty, Iceland is a volcanic island and one of the most popular places to see the northern lights. The legacy of the Viking …
Latvia is a country located in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of the Baltic states and is bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus. The country also shares a maritime border with Sweden. Latvia is best known for its greenery, beautiful white sand beaches, unique wildlife, landscapes, Art Nouveau architecture and …