European Cuisine Guides
Curious about the many cuisines of Europe? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of European food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.
Explore European Cuisines
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Serious Cheese: Get Your Teut-on
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How to Make Dumplings Like a Ukrainian Grandma
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Ajvar (Serbian Roasted Red Pepper Sauce)
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Gefilte Fish
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Shchavleviy Borsch (Ukrainian Green Borsch)
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Vegetarian Borscht
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Hot Ukrainian Borscht Recipe (With Beets, Beef, Pork, and More)
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Susan Feniger's Street Food's Romanian Sweet and Sour Eggplant
Herb Spätzle with Speck and Peas Recipe
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Sunday Supper: Beef Stroganoff Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe
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How to Brew Coffee Using a Kalita Wave Dripper
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Neeps, Tatties, and Haggis Galore: An Introduction to Burns Night
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The Serious Eats Guide to Irish Whiskey
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How the Humble Pork Pie Charmed the English
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How British Chinese Takeaway Became A TikTok-Viral, Controversial Cuisine
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Your Guide to a Full English Breakfast (Fry-Up)
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Pantry Essentials: All About Marmite and Other Yeast Extracts
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Pantry Essentials: All About Mincemeat
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How to Make a Turkey, Bacon, and Broccoli Rabe Shooter's-Style Sandwich | The Food Lab
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The Best Budget Irish Whiskeys
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The Irish Cheese Revolution: 6 Irish Farmstead Cheeses You Should Know
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Meet Smørrebrød, the Best Sandwich You're Not Eating
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A Guide to Norwegian (and Some Swedish) Candy
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Snapshots from Sweden: Swedish Breakfast
Ebelskivers (Danish Pancakes) With Lingonberry Jam
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Swedish Meatballs With Rich Gravy
Welsh Rarebit with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
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Welsh Rarebit on Beer Waffles with Bacon and Tomatoes Recipe
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Coffee Traditions: Fika, the Swedish Coffee Break
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A Guide to 'Nduja: Italy's Funky, Spicy, Spreadable Salume
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Veal Milanese with Arugula Salad Recipe
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A Guide to Canned Fish and Seafood from Spain and Portugal
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Churros con Chocolate: The Breakfast That Binds a Nation
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A Beginner's Guide to Portuguese Wine
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Spice Hunting: Mahlab
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The Serious Eats Guide to Port
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Salumi 101: Your Guide to Italy's Finest Cured Meats
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Colatura di Alici: What It Is, Why It’s Worth It, and How to Use It
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A Guide to Nine Awesome Italian Cheeses Everyone Should Know
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Bottarga: What It Is, How to Use It, and Whether It’s Worth It
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How to Make a Gastrique
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A Beginner's Guide to German Beer Styles
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Belgian Pie Recipe
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One Pot Wonders: Easy Ratatouille with Chicken
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Weird Coffeemakers: How the Belgian Balance Brewer Works
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A Beginner's Guide to Belgian Beer Styles
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Pasta With Beans and Greens Recipe
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Pan con Tomate (Spanish-Style Grilled Bread With Tomato) Recipe
Arroz al Horno Valenciano (Spanish Baked Rice With Chickpeas and Pork)
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Soubise (French Onion Sauce)
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How to Make Crème Fraîche (in One Easy Step!)
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British Curry Sauce Recipe
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Classic Steak au Poivre Recipe