Top 20 Europe recipes

Traditionally baked during 'Sinterklaas', a feast on 5 December (6 December in Belgium and Germany) on which little children receive gifts from the holy St. Nicholas, the partial inspiration for Santa Claus. In Germany, Pfeffernüsse are traditionally made during the Christmas season.

So quick and easy. Not really Danish pastry, but good in a pinch.

Next time make your own sauerkraut instead of store-bought, it's so easy to make, and there is no comparison between this two versions. Homemade one tastes a lot better, I just made my second bunch. I finished the first bunch within 3 days :-)

I love the freshness of the dressing and always add extra feta and olives of course! Yum!

An quick and easy to make enriched Bechamel sauce that is excellent on fish or other broiled meats.

German Gingerbread Cookies recipe

This recipe is based on the one from Jean Christoph Novelli's grandmother Louise's recipe. He call's it "The Most Amazing Tomato Sauce on the planet" I agree. This is not the exact recipe (I tweaked it very slightly and made some educated guesses on the amounts of various ingredients but based upon the taste I believe it is probably very close.

This refreshing yet delicious salad is very quick and easy to prepare. It can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days.

Skip store-bought packets and make your own Italian dressing mix that will keep in the pantry for up to a year.

Love this mediterranean style pasta salad! Marinated artichoke hearts, olives, and feta cheese were a delicious combination. The cherry tomatoes and broccoli add the fresh taste, sometimes we add several strips of roasted bell pepper, or freshly sliced mushrooms, or a few coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

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This Mediterranean style dish is packed with flavor. Couscous is simmered in flavorful broth. Bell pepper, spinach, tomatoes and olives not only just add the nice color but also give the dish very refreshing taste. Fresh basil and parmesan sprinkled on top just before serving. A delicious dish can be served as a side dish or a simply delicious main course.

Melt in your mouth Russian tea cookies with walnuts. Perfect accompaniment for a cup of tea.

These roasted almonds are tasty and crunchy, all the seasonings and brown sugar add the amazing flavor to the almonds. Good snack or when you have guests to come, it will satisfy everyone.

This is a variation of a classic French dish that uses several reductions to build a ton of flavor that matches perfectly with the crispy seasoned tofu. Oyster mushrooms or other mushrooms work well too.

Mediterranean foods are not only delicious, but they are also good for you. This Mediterranean pasta salad is packed with goodness with lots of great flavors. Serve it as a side dish or a simply delicious main dish.

An Italian style pasta salad with well seasoned pasta and perfectly cooked broccoli.

Topped with Tzaziki, olives and Greek feta cheese with cucumber, tomato, lettuce and onion. You can use any favorite sliced meat or vegetarian slices. Quick, easy and delicious!

In cold season, this warm red cabbage and apple salad is served with some roasted meat, brings you to warm.