Europe recipe collection

A traditional Hungarian birthday cake from my grandmother.

Hungarian goulash braises chuck beef with paprika, caraway seeds, cola, and red wine for a rich, deeply flavored stew. Served traditionally over hot egg noodles.

Hungarian meatballs simmer in a paprika-rich onion and red wine sauce, fragrant with caraway and marjoram, then thickened into a glossy gravy. Spoon over buttered noodles or boiled potatoes for a cozy main.

This legacy from my Hungarian grandmother links my children to their Old World heritage in a most pleasing way! No one can eat only one of these rich little crescents.

Hungarian sausage (kolbász) is a home-smoked paprika and garlic sausage made from coarsely ground pork shoulder, beef chuck, and pork fat stuffed into natural casings, cold-smoked and air-dried for two days.

Indian lassi panna cotta: silky Italian-style set cream infused with cardamom and rose water, topped with crushed pistachios and toasted coconut. A cross-cultural make-ahead dessert.

his is a concentrated, liquid coffee easily found in Ireland, but probably not in the States. I would dissolve 2 T of a good instant coffee in an equivalent amount of water, and use that.

Irish cream bread machine bread is a hearty, low-fat oat loaf sweetened with honey and a splash of Irish cream liqueur. Dump-and-press recipe that bakes into a tight, tender crumb. Toast slices for breakfast with butter and jam.

Irish cream of mussel soup steams fresh mussels in white wine and fish stock with leek and celery, then enriches the strained broth with cream for a silky, briny seafood bisque.

Soft, buttery, creamy and sweet cookies that are popular all the time at our St. Patrick's Day!

Irish herb scones made from mashed potatoes, flour, and a blend of parsley, dill, savory, marjoram, and sage, then pan-fried until golden and crisp.

Irish hot pot casserole layered with sliced potatoes, onions, carrots, peas, rice, and smoked sausage baked in tomato soup. A hearty one-dish dinner that feeds a crowd.

Irish lamb stew with red potatoes, pearl onions, and a splash of Irish ale. Slow-simmered with thyme and bay until the lamb is fork-tender. A St. Patrick's Day classic.

Bring out the Irish in you with this scrumptious dish that might have you seeing rainbows after every bite!

Very easy to make, and it tastes so buttery and moist!

Traditional Irish lamb stew with whole potatoes, carrots, and onions simmers for 2 hours until tender, then gets finished with butter and fresh herbs for rustic comfort.