European & Mediterranean Recipes
This Turkey Burger with Bayonne Ham and Brie Cheese will surely become a summer favorite. The burger is light and juicy. It’s placed on a bed of mustard aioli and a leaf of lettuce, then topped with an amazing layer of caramelized onions, slices of melted Brie cheese, and crispy Bayonne Ham. You can be…
Brussels Sprouts Soup is an amazing dish that can be served from the end of summer throughout the cold winter months. It’s very easy to make and tastes delicious. It can be served chunky or creamy, depending on your preferences, and accompanied with a piece of crusty bread. If you’re looking for more Brussels Sprouts…
Antipasto Pasta Salad is like a combination of antipasto (think about…cured meats, cubed cheese, marinated vegetables, etc) and pasta. It’s a stand-alone meal and can be enjoyed at lunches or potlucks, or it can be served up as an appetizer or side dish for dinner. It contains super easy ingredients and is very customizable. If…
Pisto Manchego is a classic Spanish dish that incorporates fresh Mediterranean vegetables like peppers, onions, tomatoes, courgettes (zucchini ) and sometimes even eggplant. It is simmered on low and slowly in a tomato olive oil sauce, and it can be served with shaved cheese, cured ham or fried egg. Sometimes it is called Spanish ratatouille. …
Pasta with Mussels in a Spicy Tomato Sauce is a real treat. It comes together pretty quickly, it’s super elegant and tastes absolutely amazing. It’s a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or date night in, with a glass of wine. This recipe is sponsored by Cento. Pasta with Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce –…
Horiatiki Salad also known as Greek Salad or Village Salad combines the freshest ingredients like seasonal tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta. I served it with a mildly piquant Greek Peperoncini for an extra boost in flavor. Greek Salad is among the most popular but you may also want…
With the abundance of basil during the summer months, this recipe for an amazing Basil Sauce with Garlic & Lemon will surely become handy. It contains only 4 ingredients and it takes only a couple of minutes to put together. You can dunk bread in it, you can glaze your chicken, fish or steak with…
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