European Food

Cabbage has a small energy value but it is very rich with minerals and vitamins (cabbage has more calcium than any other plant). It, is rich with potassium, iron, sulfur, magnesium, copper,...

Pierogi is a traditional Polish dish made from a thick, creamy dough that is filled, shaped into small crescents and boiled or cooked in butter. The fillings for pierogi can range from sweet to...

Seafood, both fresh and preserved, plays a large role in Norwegian cuisine because of the country's access to open water. Expect to see many braised dishes and stews that include lamb, reindeer...

My Norwegian mother and grandmother have been making this recipe for Norwegian Norwegian Fruit and Cream Cake for years. On any celebration table in Norway you can always find a Norwegian layered...

In Spain, appetizers are known as "tapas." The classic before-dinner snack includes a variety of cured meats, mostly pork based, fish, shellfish, vegetables and fruits, pretty much anything that...

Sauerkraut means "sour cabbage" in German, and nutritionists have long touted the health benefits of its juices. Some of these benefits have been known for centuries, and some were discovered just...

Though many people know polenta to be traditionally an Italian food, it is widely eaten in the Balkans. For years it has been the basic food for Romanian peasants. You can stick to the basic...

Norwegian food is influenced by cuisines throughout Europe. Norwegians eat pastas and pizza, potatoes and other root vegetables, and a variety of grains, meats, fish and dairy products. Norway is...

Switzerland is a small but diverse country, long influenced by the cultures of its neighbors. It is bordered by France, Germany, Austria and Italy, and its fare reflects their culinary traditions....

Turn traditional American holiday leftovers into a Tuscan-style sandwich when you make a gourmet panini. Use a panini press to meld the flavorful fillings between two slices of savory bread. A...

Danish wedding cookies are a popular treat found in any supermarket. Though not a true Danish delight, the cookie's powdery outside is sweet and light, its inside buttery and delicious. While...

The closest most Americans get to real German food is Oktoberfest-style beer, bratwurst, and pretzels. While those are part of the history of German food, it glosses over the long, rich heritage...

German cuisine is best known for its artery clogging sausages. But the Germans aren't only about providing meals of frankfurters and bratwurst. There are healthy alternatives that the calorie- and...

German cuisine has evolved over the centuries after being influenced by other cultures, political change and regional tastes, but its staples have pretty much remained the same. German food is...

"The English contribution to world cuisine--the chip," said John Cleese, an Englishman and one of the original members of "Monty Python's Flying Circus." Many people around the world poke fun at...

Haggis is a popular Scottish meat dish that is traditionally served with mashed potatoes and mashed turnips. Though there is some speculation that haggis originated in England, the dish became...

European cuisine caters to a wide range of tastes. From Spanish tapas to Greek baklava, there is something to suit almost everyone. Cooking schools, suited for beginners and professionals alike,...

Though high tea is a thoroughly British invention, many restaurants around the world now offer this dining option. The foods offered at high tea vary widely, but you'll always find pots of...

Finger foods are a great way to introduce kids to German cuisine for fun or educational purposes. Whether at school or for a German-themed party, finger foods cut down on mess, allow more informal...

Many American cities have large Irish-American populationa. Exploring Irish cuisine options within the United States allows diners to learn about the variety of foods offered across the Irish...

In France and around the world, English food has a reputation for being downright rotten. So why would one look for British cuisine while in the culinary capital of the world? Like any other...

September is Oktoberfest time both in Germany and in the US. It is a time for having great food and drinking good beer and wine. Living in Germany taught me many things about its culture and...

Have you ever tried the Swedish meatballs at Ikea? I have and they are good, however I knew they could be much better, so I made my own and took them up another notch. This recipe should be easy...

There are many kinds of British foods, largely depending on what part of Britain you are referring to. For a traditional British dinner, you would eat a meal consisting of a meat pie, some mashed...

What better way to teach kids about history than to help them experience it through period costumes, re-enactments of historical events, or planning and cooking foods from a particular time period...

Truffles are rare fungi considered a gourmet delicacy. Although related to mushrooms, they only grow underground. Truffles are primarily found in France, Italy, Spain and in the Pacific Northwest...

Irish food is hearty, with lots of meat-and-potatoes offerings. It is often considered somewhat bland and not well-suited to vegetarian diets. But Irish cuisine is also known for delicious...

Blue, Stilton, Roquefort or Gorgonzola---mold-ripened cheese with blue to blue-green mottled veins and an earthy, piquant taste has livened up appetizers, salads and pasta for centuries. Sliced,...

This is how my Grandmother made sauerkruat in Bavaria and in the US later where they were one of the first people to make it commercially.

Irish stew, Irish soda bread, colcannon, boxty, corned beef and cabbage---Irish cooking at its best is combines hearty ingredients and attentive preparation. Perhaps nothing says "traditional...

Bovril is a popular British beef extract that can be used for flavoring or to make a beef-flavored drink. It has been around since the 1870s and rose in popularity, because of strong advertising...

Haggis is most popularly known as a traditional Scottish dish, although it had existed many years before Scotland was founded as a nation. Still, the meal is strongly associated with the country,...

The identity of cuisine in Britain has undergone many different changes in the last few centuries. Many of the dishes served in the British Isles today have origins from as far back as the Middle...

Springerle Cookies are German and date to the 1400s. Original recipes are unusual in that they use harts powder, powder obtained from red deer horn and hooves, as a leavening agent. The cookies...

Here is a dish that is easy to make, but just the word paella(paelha) can make the novice chef tremble. I promise you its a lot easier than it sounds.

You know how important it is to feed your family healthy foods. You may have heard about the health benefits to a Mediterranean diet but think it sounds too complicated to take on. Here are some...

The first German immigrants arrived at the Jamestown settlement in Virginia in 1608. By 1832, over 10,000 German immigrants had come to the United States, bringing with them the typical foods of...

The traditional German beer stein traces its roots to sanitary laws resulting from the Bubonic Plague in the 14th century. Today it is both an art form and a useful beverage container and is an...

Few food styles are as hearty as Irish cuisine. While many different cultural food styles can be found in Ireland today, traditional Irish food still has a strong presence. People in Ireland can...

Borscht or “Sorrel soup” or “Beetroot soup” is a special type of soup that is mostly drunk and prepared in Euro-asian nations. The taste of a well prepared borscht is unforgettable. Borscht is a...

First time cooks looking to create classic German food will be surprised to learn that many German dishes are easy to prepare with everyday ingredients found in your supermarket. Many German...

Ireland is well known for many things: potatoes, Saint Patrick, and Catholicism, among many others. However, some people aren't aware that Ireland has a rich and diverse history of food. Though...

Bangers and mash is a traditional English pub food that goes great after a night of drinking. It is also a hearty meal and is often eaten as a breakfast meal. The flavor combinations in this...

Food in England is typically made up of simple meat, potato, or vegetable dishes. One common food that originated as a convenient lunch for the tin miners in England are English Pasties. Today,...

Swedish Fish are a gummy candy. Typically red colored, they are shaped like a fish and have the word "Swedish" on the side.

German cuisine is often considered to revolve around sausages, meats, dumplings and beer, especially by people who have never been to Germany. However, the food served there is actually much...

Meat pies have occupied British tables since the Middle Ages, but shepherd's pie is a comparatively modern dish, having become popular after the Spanish brought potatoes to Europe in 1520. Fairly...

According to Kitchen Project's Food History guide, corned beef was a mostly Irish phenomenon until the early 1800s. Cork, Ireland, was a leading producer of it, supplying the British army with...

Traditional Russian foods are known throughout the world for their stick-to-your-ribs heartiness and warmth. Although modern Russian food culture incorporates a wide range of ingredients, the...