Recipes
Pierogi ruskie
These dumplings are very popular in Ukraine and Poland. While this version is filled with potatoes and onions, a wide variety of fillings can be used, from simple raspberries, strawberries, to mushrooms and cabbage.
Winter Apple Salad with Pan-Seared Halloumi
A warm, protein-rich version of a classic apple salad. The seared halloumi adds a satisfying savory element that pairs perfectly with the sweet apples and crunchy nuts.
Wiener Schnitzel (Nuss Schnitzel)
This classic in Austria is rarely absent from restaurant menus, perfected for home cooking. The recipe emphasizes a double-coating technique to create the characteristic crispy surface with delicate bubbles typical of authentic Wiener Schnitzel.
Warm Potato & Smoked Salmon Salad
Hearty, high-protein, and very satisfying for a winter night. A comforting salad that showcases the classic combination of potatoes and smoked salmon.
Warm Lentil & Beet Salad with Feta
Vegetarian, high iron/fiber. Uses pre-cooked ingredients for speed. A nutritious and colorful salad that comes together in under 15 minutes.
Warm Chickpea & Avocado "Hummus Bowl"
Warm, filling, and high in healthy fats. A quick weeknight dinner that combines the flavors of hummus with fresh avocado.
Vegan Naan Bread
This recipe uses baking powder instead of yeast, reducing proof time from 1-2 hours to just 30 minutes. The recipe substitutes coconut cream for Greek yogurt and coconut oil for butter to create an entirely plant-based version.
Tuna & Cannellini "Pantry Power" Bowl
No-cook, very high protein pantry meal. A Mediterranean-inspired bowl that comes together in minutes using shelf-stable ingredients.
Avocado Tuna Salad
This recipe swaps traditional mayonnaise for nutrient-rich avocado as a healthier alternative. Avocados are full of heart-healthy good fats and rich in fiber, making this a nutritious take on the classic tuna salad. The dish comes together in just 10 minutes and serves 2 people.
Sweet Potato Salad
This is one of the top fan favorite fall salads, featuring a sweet and savory mix with tender roasted potatoes, crisp greens, cranberries, and feta. It works well as a side dish for fall/winter meals and holidays like Thanksgiving.
Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
This dish features earthy, fruity sun-dried tomatoes that provide a meaty quality to this vegetarian pasta, finished with a Parmesan cream sauce. Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Sun-Dried Tomato Salad with Olives and Feta
This is a delicious and refreshing, Greek-style salad featuring aromatic sun-dried tomatoes, olives, salty feta cheese, and crunchy seeds with Mediterranean flavors. The recipe pairs well with Mediterranean dishes and can be prepared ahead by storing ingredients separately until serving.
Spinach Salad
This recipe draws inspiration from a 1970s spinach salad. It's everything a classy spinach salad should be with contrasting textures and flavors, described as the little black dress of salads suitable for any occasion.
Sourdough Bread
This beginner-friendly method was developed after extensive research and weekly baking practice, incorporating techniques from professional sourdough cookbooks to balance manageable handling with quality results.
Smoked Salmon Salad
This recipe offers a quick dinner with no cooking involved - fresh, healthy, and full of big flavor. It's designed as an easy weeknight meal combining cold-smoked or hot-smoked salmon with tangy homemade vinaigrette and creamy goat cheese for contrast.
Simple Orzo
This simple side dish highlights orzo's appeal as a small, rice-shaped pasta that cooks incredibly fast. The recipe combines tender pasta with bright citrus and butter for a Mediterranean-inspired accompaniment. It pairs well with seafood, poultry, or vegetarian mains and can be customized with herbs, cheese, or vegetables for different variations.
Creamy Shrimp Pasta
This dish represents ultra classic Italian-American cuisine, combining juicy, savory shrimp and al dente pasta swimming in a creamy sauce. The recipe offers flexibility with two sauce variations - a tangy white wine version or a Parmesan cream option - making it adaptable for different preferences while maintaining elegant presentation suitable for both casual dinners and entertaining.
Shrimp Caesar Salad
A quick answer to "What's for dinner?" The shrimp cooks quickly (5 minutes), making it practical for weeknight meals. It serves as a customizable base for various dietary preferences.
Shakshuka
Said to have originated in Tunisia, this breakfast recipe is popular in many parts of North Africa and the Middle East. The name comes from Arabic meaning "all mixed up" or "shaken."
Schupfnudeln (German Potato Noodles)
What gnocchi are to Italians, Schupfnudeln are to Swabians. This Swabian specialty allegedly dates to the Thirty Years' War when soldiers formed dough and water into elongated noodles. The potato addition later reflected Swabian frugality - using affordable potatoes to stretch expensive flour. Starchy potatoes are essential because they contain more binding starch and less water than waxy varieties.
Schokobürli
Scallop Pasta with Lemon and Herbs
This elegant dish highlights perfectly seared scallops combined with al dente linguine in a delicate lemon-herb butter sauce, achievable in approximately 30 minutes.
Sauerkrautauflauf (Sauerkraut Casserole)
This Austrian/Carinthian dish is described as "It shouldn't work but somehow it does." It's classified as a main course best prepared October through March. Tip: more schinken (ham) makes it better.
Radish Gorgonzola Salad
This chopped salad combines spicy radishes, Gorgonzola crumbles, and crisp romaine lettuce with a homemade creamy dressing. The refreshing bite of radishes is perfect against pungent blue cheese. The dressing is versatile and can be repurposed as a vegetable dip or pizza topping. Takes approximately 15 minutes to prepare.
Radicchio Salad with Pears
Radicchio is a bitter green that's a member of the chicory family with striking purple leaves. The recipe balances this bitterness with sweet pears, creamy goat cheese, and bright citrus. Bitter vegetables like Brussels sprouts have a sweeter flavor profile when cooked, though this salad showcases radicchio raw.
Quinoa Bowl with Avocado
A healthy and colorful bowl from eatbetter.de featuring protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas with fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep and packed with nutrients.
Quick Beef Japchae (Sweet Potato Noodle Stir-fry)
High vitamin (spinach/peppers) and gluten-free Korean dish. Japchae is a classic Korean stir-fried noodle dish that's both satisfying and nutritious.
Dried Porcini Pasta
Two approaches to showcase dried porcini mushrooms - one emphasizing creaminess to amplify the mushrooms' mild flavor, another using tomatoes for a rustic ragu preparation. Perfect for using up dried porcini from fall foraging.
Pomegranate Salad
This salad features vibrant pomegranate seeds paired with tart green apple, toasted nuts, and creamy cheese. The recipe emphasizes using fresh pomegranates rather than pre-packaged seeds for superior freshness. It's particularly suited for fall and winter dining, making it ideal for holiday celebrations like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Poke Bowl
A Hawaiian dish featuring marinated raw fish over sushi rice. Yuzu kosho is a hot, pasty condiment with a citrus flavor traditionally used in Japanese cuisine. Total time: 2 hours, Active time: 1 hour. Lactose-free.
Pierogi with Sauerkraut, Mushrooms and Orange
Pierogi with sauerkraut are a staple of Polish Christmas Eve menus, though enjoyed year-round. The addition of candied orange peel provides an aromatic balance to the tangy sauerkraut and mushrooms.
Pesto Pasta Salad
This summery side dish celebrates everything seasonal in summer with fresh vegetables and homemade pesto. The creamy dressing combines pesto with yogurt and mayo to prevent the salad from becoming dry. The recipe notes that homemade basil pesto offers the best flavor, though purchased versions vary in quality.
Pesto Gnocchi
This recipe features a trick to a fast side dish or simple dinner where gnocchi cook directly in the sauce rather than being boiled separately. The gnocchi cook right in the sauce, and as they cook they release starch which naturally thickens it into a creamy consistency within approximately 10 minutes total.
Penne Arrabbiata
The name "Penne all'Arrabbiata" roughly translates to "penne in the angry style," in reference to the dish's spiciness. This Roman trattoria classic has long been a favorite among Italian generations seeking quick, satisfying meals. The dish exemplifies simple Italian cooking using pantry staples: garlic, olive oil, red pepper, and canned tomatoes.
Pear Salad with Pomegranate and Pecans
This is a study in contrasts featuring juicy pears against tangy gorgonzola, bright pomegranate against savory shallot. It's the ultimate fall and winter side dish, particularly suited for holiday entertaining like Thanksgiving or Christmas, pairing well with roasted meats and fish.
Pear Gorgonzola Salad
This is a 5 star side dish combining sweet and savory elements. It pairs well with various dinners and works particularly well as a fall or winter salad, though it's versatile across seasons.
Peach Salad
This vibrant summer salad celebrates peak peach season by combining juicy fruit with savory elements. The recipe balances sweetness with tangy vinaigrette, creamy cheese, nutty almonds, and fresh greens - a combination that is irresistibly fresh and a family favorite throughout summer months.
Pasta Caprese
A classic Italian-American summer pasta dish from Food Network that celebrates fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. The no-cook sauce of marinated tomatoes with lemon and olive oil keeps the dish light and fresh, perfect for warm weather dining.
Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
This straightforward side dish combines savory Parmesan cheese with crispy roasted Brussels and a hint of garlic. The recipe emphasizes using powdered Parmesan rather than shredded for optimal flavor distribution and avoiding silicone mats to maintain crispiness.
Panzanella Salad
This classic Tuscan bread salad transforms simple ingredients into one surprisingly complex and delightful summer dish. It exemplifies Mediterranean cooking's resourcefulness - using day-old bread rather than discarding it. The traditional method soaks bread in water, though toasting it first prevents excessive sogginess while allowing proper dressing absorption.
Orzo Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad features orzo (rice-shaped pasta) combined with fresh vegetables, herbs, and feta cheese. It works as both a side dish and lunch option, pairing well with grilled proteins or served with pita bread.
One-Tray Roast Chicken with Root Veg & Lemon
Inspired by Ottolenghi's style of cooking. Great for leftovers. A simple one-pan meal with Middle Eastern spices that creates minimal cleanup.
No Knead Bread
This recipe demonstrates that time does the work for you through extended fermentation rather than kneading, allowing gluten to develop naturally while yeast creates complex flavors characteristic of artisan bread.
Mushroom Pasta with Goat Cheese
The recipe draws inspiration from a restaurant dish, enhanced by incorporating soft goat cheese, fresh herbs, leafy greens, and bright lemon notes, creating a quick and easy dinner recipe that's completed in under 30 minutes - one of the best vegetarian recipes.
Mushroom & Egg "Japchae-style" Stir-fry
A fast, high-protein vegetarian stir-fry inspired by Korean Japchae. Uses sweet potato noodles or julienned carrots as a base with savory mushrooms and eggs.
Mediterranean Bowl with Quinoa and Hummus
This protein-rich bowl combines Mediterranean flavors in a make-ahead format. The recipe can be prepped in advance with components stored separately, offering flexibility for busy weekday lunches while maintaining authentic regional ingredients.
Mediterranean Chicken
This recipe was developed after testing hundreds for a Mediterranean diet cookbook project, emphasizing zingy flavors and minimal dairy usage consistent with Mediterranean eating patterns.
Easy Lentil Salad
This salad emphasizes fresh, hearty, and flavorful qualities ideal for meal preparation. Brown lentils provide plant-based protein, while sun-dried tomatoes add umami richness. The recipe suits vegetarian and vegan diets with feta omitted.
Lentil Feta Pomegranate Salad
This recipe offers a healthy, satisfying Mediterranean lentil salad featuring plant-based protein and fiber. Green or black lentils are recommended for salads since yellow varieties dissolve during cooking. It's a versatile power bowl that works as a standalone meal or accompaniment to fish, chicken, or lamb dishes.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
This dish is perfect for occasions requiring an impressive presentation with minimal effort, accomplishable in about 30 minutes or less.
Leek Quiche (Lauchquiche)
This Swiss quiche represents traditional alpine cuisine featuring leek and regional mountain cheese. Good for dinner.
Lasagne
This represents the Italian original, combining Bolognese and Bechamel sauces in layered pasta form. The longer it simmers, the more flavors develop.
Kurbisravioli (Pumpkin Ravioli)
An Italian-inspired preparation featuring the brilliant combination of pine nuts and pumpkin. Seasonal availability runs August through November.
Japchae (Korean Stir-Fried Glass Noodles)
Japchae is a beloved Korean dish using sweet potato glass noodles, offering a sweet and savory flavor experience. The dish combines chewy glass noodles with colorful vegetables and tender beef in a sesame-soy sauce.
Italian-Style Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
This quick Mediterranean dish showcases Italian flavors in a straightforward skillet preparation. The method involves searing chicken to develop flavor, then finishing it gently in a garlicky white wine sauce with fresh vegetables to maintain moisture and tenderness.
Hummus Bowl
This is an easy lunch or dinner with no cooking required! The recipe emphasizes customization, allowing home cooks to use leftover veggies from the fridge or add fancier pantry items to give it unexpected flavors. It represents Mediterranean-style meal eating that's quick to assemble in about 5 minutes.
Green Shakshuka with Feta
A green vitamin-bomb variation of the classic tomato shakshuka. This Middle Eastern-inspired dish swaps the traditional tomato base for nutrient-rich spinach.
Greek Salad
This authentic Greek salad reflects traditional preparation just like they make it in Greece. Key distinctions from American versions: Greek salad isn't served with lettuce and traditionally features a large feta block rather than crumbles. The recipe emphasizes quality ingredients, particularly ripe, in-season tomatoes and authentic Greek feta cheese for optimal flavor.
Greek Pasta Salad
Pasta salad itself is an American invention, with early printed mentions dating to 1914. This Greek-style variation features Mediterranean flavors rather than the more common Italian-American versions.
Greek Orzo Salad
This Mediterranean salad celebrates fresh dill and mint flavors alongside feta and lemon. The recipe emphasizes the importance of growing herbs for cooking, describing herb cultivation as fundamental to living deliciously and creating satisfying, flavorful dishes.
Grapefruit Salad
This salad stars the juicy citrus fruit with toasted almonds, feta cheese, and a zingy poppy seed dressing. It works across seasons and can become a main dish by adding protein like grilled chicken or salmon.
Goat Cheese Salad with Arugula and Apple
This salad represents simple but a symphony of flavor combining crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, and tender arugula leaves. The recipe emphasizes using baby arugula rather than standard varieties, which are too peppery. The dish can be customized with different nuts, fruits, or dressings, making it adaptable for various occasions from weeknight dinners to entertaining.
Spinach Frittata with Feta
The recipe originated from a "happy accident" when leftover spanakopita filling was combined with eggs and baked in a cast iron skillet, creating this quick frittata alternative that captures the flavors of traditional Greek spanakopita phyllo pie without the pastry hassle.
Eierschwammerlgoulasch (Chanterelle Goulash)
This dish represents a Carinthian autumn classic from Austria's Karnten (Carinthia) region. The cream-based sauce works particularly well with bread dumplings. A signature tip: dry-clean chanterelles with a brush rather than washing them to preserve their intense flavor.
Artisan Dutch Oven Bread
This is "cheater's sourdough" because it requires way less work than sourdough and is just as delicious. Greek yogurt adds subtle tang while maintaining an artisan appearance with crispy crust and tender crumb ideal for sandwiches.
Dutch Baby Pancake
This large, fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time of year. And it comes together in about five blessed minutes. Just dump all of the ingredients into a blender, give it a good whirl, pour it into a heated skillet sizzling with butter, and pop it into the oven. Twenty-five minutes later? Bliss. It's wonderful simply with sugar, syrup or preserves, but you also can serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream, apple slices cooked in butter and sugar or banana slices lightly cooked then dusted with brown sugar.
Cucumber, Tomato and Avocado Salad
This is a fresh summer side dish that takes no time to put together and suits nearly every diet - it's vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free. The recipe pairs well with Mexican-style meals due to its lime and cilantro flavoring, making it ideal alongside tacos, fajitas, or grilled proteins.
Cucumber Salad
This vinegar-based cucumber salad is crunchy, tangy and cool, similar to quick-pickled vegetables. It's an ideal summer side dish for cookouts and can be made in advance, holding well in refrigeration throughout the week.
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
High protein, similar vibe to creamy shrimp pasta but lower carb. An Italian-inspired comfort dish with a rich, creamy sauce featuring sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
Creamy Tomato Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
This dish reimagines linguini with flavored shrimp sauteed in garlic and basil, then tossed with a creamy marinara sauce. The recipe adapts popular flavors for a quick weeknight pasta featuring seafood.
Creamy Salmon Pasta
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Make the most of pumpkins this autumn. When pureed and combined with mascarpone and parmesan, their flesh transforms into a silky, delicious pasta sauce. A vegetarian and nut-free recipe from BBC Good Food. Tip: Need to add more variety, like some nuts and arugula.
10-Minute Couscous Salad
A quick and easy 10-minute salad from BBC Good Food, perfect for a light lunch or side dish. The couscous absorbs the hot stock while you prep the vegetables, making this an efficient one-bowl meal.
Chopped Salad
This chopped salad is a family and reader favorite that features homemade Italian dressing as its secret. The recipe combines tangy, herby dressing with crisp vegetables and Parmesan cheese. It pairs well with Italian entrees, grilled proteins, and comfort food dinners. The dish is vegetarian and gluten-free, adaptable to vegan diets by omitting cheese.
Simple Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean-inspired salad represents a 5-minute fast lunch idea designed as an accessible plant-based option. The recipe emphasizes simplicity and flexibility - diners can customize it with available vegetables or additional seasonings like Dijon mustard or Italian seasoning. It's suited for desk lunches, quick dinners, or as a side dish, offering substantial plant-based protein from the chickpeas.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This Mediterranean-inspired vegan sandwich reimagines the classic egg salad format using plant-based chickpeas instead. Rather than mayo, a zippy Dijon vinaigrette takes a lighter, more flavorful approach where the fresh herbs and veggies can shine. The recipe is designed for meal prep and can be served traditionally or adapted as lettuce wraps or on pita bread.
Chicken Waldorf Salad
A healthier take on the classic Waldorf salad from BBC Good Food, using yogurt instead of mayonnaise and adding wholemeal penne for extra substance. The combination of chicken, celery, walnuts, and grapes creates a satisfying meal that keeps well in the fridge for up to three days.
Chicken Piccata
Piccata is a cooking method where meat is sliced thin, dredged in flour, sauteed, and served with lemon, butter, and capers sauce. Though it sounds Italian, chicken piccata is an Italian American creation that emerged in the United States in the 1930s.
Chicken Caprese Salad
The recipe builds on the classic caprese salad (tomato, mozzarella, basil) by adding juicy chicken breasts, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and homemade croutons to create a complete dinner salad. This works well with leftover or rotisserie chicken and homemade croutons elevate the dish considerably.
Maronisuppe (Chestnut Soup)
A very creamy and full-bodied autumn soup. Seasonal availability is September-December. Total preparation time is approximately 90 minutes. Serves 2 portions.
Taiwanese Castella Cake
This sponge cake is a delicate, airy, and light treat featuring a distinctive jiggly texture. It's baked using a water bath method to achieve its signature fluffy crumb. The recipe emphasizes precise techniques like whipping egg whites to soft peaks and careful folding to maintain airiness.
Roman Style Carbonara
This is a traditional recipe for the best Roman style carbonara. Only a handful of ingredients are needed, and this is an authentic Roman technique with no cream - creaminess is achieved through emulsifying eggs, cheese, fat, and pasta water rather than dairy.
Caesar Salad
This classic salad is a timeless favorite with homemade dressing offering superior flavor to packaged alternatives. Creamy dressing and crispy croutons are the signature elements. The recipe works as a standalone side or as a main dish when topped with protein like chicken, salmon, or shrimp.
Butternut Squash Salad
This fall and winter salad combines roasted butternut squash with crisp apple, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans. A citrusy orange vinaigrette adds a bright and refreshing finish. The recipe suits holiday tables as a side dish or becomes a main course when paired with grains or protein.
Pumpkin Curry with Rice
A vegan main course featuring pumpkin and edamame with Japanese sushi rice, representing Asian cuisine.
Burrata Salad
This recipe celebrates simplicity and quality ingredients. The authors discovered burrata during a trip to Italy's Amalfi Coast, staying in Montepertuso near Positano. On their last night they went to a small, family-owned white table cloth restaurant and remember only one thing: the burrata. Burrata is a pouch of mozzarella filled with cream and fresh cheese. The dish serves 4 as a small appetizer and takes just 5 minutes to prepare.
Burger Patties
This recipe was developed through multiple burger cooking courses in the USA. The approach emphasizes using wet seasonings - fresh ingredients mixed directly into the meat - rather than dry rubs applied at cooking time. Nice with onions with a bit of sugar to caramelize.
Bulgur Salad
This 20-minute salad recipe draws inspiration from Middle Eastern cuisine's appreciation for bulgur's versatility. Bulgur has an advantage over couscous due to its texture. The dish works equally well prepared ahead, as it improves when flavors meld together.
Blueberry Schnecken (Heidelbeerschnecken)
An Austrian pastry recipe featuring fruity, fluffy blueberry snails with pink blueberry glaze, representing European baking tradition.
Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Roasted beets paired with goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette create satisfying flavor and texture contrasts. This versatile side complements everything from soup to pasta and works for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The recipe allows for make-ahead prep, with beets roastable up to 5 days in advance and dressing lasting up to a week.
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
This Basque-style cheesecake from Bon Appetit features the signature deeply caramelized top and custardy, still-jiggly center characteristic of the original from La Vina restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain. Can be made 1 day ahead - cover and chill, then let sit at room temperature for several hours before serving.
Simple Avocado Salad
This recipe celebrates simplicity and quality ingredients. The dish combines rich avocado with bursts of sweet cherry tomatoes, savory onion, and a zesty citrus vinaigrette, creating contrasting flavors that enhance one another. It's designed as a fresh summer side that impresses through ingredient quality rather than complexity.
Arugula Salad
This recipe celebrates simplicity and restraint. The dish pairs peppery baby arugula with bright lemon and nutty Parmesan. Baby arugula's tender, feathery leaves with mild peppery flavor work best - standard arugula is too intense. The salad comes together in under 10 minutes and complements Italian, Mediterranean, and various main dishes.
Artisan Bread
This recipe teaches you the skills of sourdough but with a simpler and faster method using commercial yeast rather than requiring a sourdough starter, completing in approximately 5 hours total.
Apple Slaw
This recipe transforms ordinary cabbage into something extraordinary by pairing it with sweet-tart apples and a creamy poppy seed dressing. Traditional coleslaw can feel flat, but adding apples brings natural sweetness and layered flavor. The dish works year-round but feels particularly suited to fall gatherings and summer picnics alike.
Apple Salad
This salad emphasizes sweet tart apples, pecans, feta, and a zingy maple vinaigrette for the perfect side dish. Pink Lady apples are recommended for their sweet-tart flavor and crisp crunch. The recipe works well for both casual weeknight meals and formal entertaining, particularly during fall and winter seasons.
Apfelwaehe (Swiss Apple Tart)
This is a Swiss traditional cake, best served warm with vanilla ice cream. It falls under the quiche/tart category and reflects Alpine culinary heritage. Seasonal availability is July-September.
Antipasto Salad
Antipasto salad is an American invention combining traditional Italian antipasti ingredients. Antipasto is the first course of an Italian meal: like a starter or appetizer. This version blends pasta with marinated vegetables, olives, artichokes, and cheese for a hearty, flavorful dish suitable as a main course or side.