European Recipes

 

1. Chestnut Soup

This silky smooth, creamy soup is a star during holidays. Its earthy flavors warm the heart and soul.

It’s tasty, light, and easy to make, so be prepared when everyone asks for this recipe!

 Known as velouté in French, this puréed soup owes its flavors to a delicate mix of spices, chicken broth, carrots, and of course, crumbled chestnuts.

 Eat this soup by the fire on a chilly night and serve with a glass of sparkling wine. 

Easy Cabbage Rolls - No fuss cabbage rolls made with ground beef, instant rice, and tomato soup rolled up inside cabbage leaves.

2. Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage rolls, or Kohlrouladen, are a classic German comfort food dish discovered 1500 years ago.

If I were to compare it to other comforting dishes, it would be mac and cheese. They have the same satisfaction level!

Cabbage rolls are healthy since the recipe calls for seasoned ground beef, cooked rice, and tomato soup.

 Imagine all these simple ingredients rolled inside the cabbage leaves then baked to tender perfection.

 

3. Margherita Pizza

Pizza Margherita is a wildly popular Italian classic that carries the country’s flag. Think red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil. 

Because of this pizza’s rampant popularity, you’ll find variations of it served in different restaurants.

Some add a topping of Parmesan cheese, while others include fire-roasted canned tomatoes and garlic powder.

 To achieve the authentic flavor, remember that less is more. The best Margherita pizza is simple and fulfilling without too much grease.

4. Ovcharaska Salad

Ovcharaska salad is a salad from Bulgaria that’s upgraded with eggs, ham, and mushrooms. It’s a refreshingly delicious meal idea for lunch or dinner.

 Eat this salad by serving it in one bowl with several forks and grilled meat on the side. It’s Bulgarian tradition to put all the forks inside one bowl for sharing.