Western Europe — 25 tested recipes

Pâtisserie · Italian

Tiramisu

Italian classic — espresso, mascarpone, cocoa. No shortcuts.

40 min + 4h easy 380 kcal

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Pâtisserie · French

Butter Croissant

Classic French laminated pastry — flaky, buttery, and demanding your full attention.

3h + 12h hard 450 kcal

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Pâtisserie · French

Tarte Tatin

Upside-down apple tart with caramel and shortcrust pastry — elegance through simplicity.

1h + 30 min medium 360 kcal

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Pizza · Italian Classics

Pizza Margherita

Classic Neapolitan — thin crust, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella. No shortcuts.

45 min + 1h 30min medium 680 kcal

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Classics · Italian

Cacio e Pepe

Pasta with cheese and pepper. Three ingredients, one technique, no compromises.

20 min medium 520 kcal

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Classics · French

Cassoulet

French bean stew with duck, sausage and bacon, baked under a crispy crust.

45 min + 2h 30min medium 720 kcal

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Soups · Spanish

Cocido Madrileño

Spanish chickpea and meat stew served as three courses from one pot.

40 min + 2h 30min medium 720 kcal

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Classics · French

Coq au Vin

Chicken braised in red wine with bacon and mushrooms.

40 min + 1h 15min medium 620 kcal

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Classics · Spanish

Croquetas de Jamón

Crispy croquettes with a thick, creamy ham filling.

45 min + 4h medium 320 kcal

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Classics · Swiss

Swiss Cheese Fondue

Melted cheese with white wine and garlic. You dip bread and eat.

25 min medium 720 kcal

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Classics · British

Full English Breakfast

The British plate — eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, tomatoes and mushrooms.

30 min medium 780 kcal

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Classics · German

Käsespätzle

German egg noodles baked with cheese and crispy fried onions.

40 min medium 720 kcal

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Classics · Italian

Osso Buco

Veal shanks braised in wine and tomatoes. Meat falls off the bone.

40 min + 2h medium 580 kcal

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Classics · Spanish

Paella Valenciana

Spanish rice with chicken, peppers and saffron. With a crispy crust at the bottom.

35 min + 15 min medium 620 kcal

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Classics · Italian

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Italian baked eggplant with tomato and cheese.

50 min + 55 min medium 520 kcal

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Classics · Spanish

Patatas Bravas

Crispy potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and garlic aioli.

30 min easy 420 kcal

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Classics · German

Beef Rouladen

German beef rolls with bacon, pickle and mustard, braised in a dark sauce.

40 min + 1h 30min medium 620 kcal

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Classics · German

Sauerbraten

German pot roast, three days in vinegar and wine, served with gingerbread gravy.

1h + 72h medium 520 kcal

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Classics · British

Shepherd's Pie

British casserole of minced meat under mashed potato.

45 min + 30 min medium 520 kcal

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Soups · French

French Onion Soup

Sweet caramelised onion, strong broth and a baked cheese crouton.

1h medium 520 kcal

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Classics · Greek

Souvlaki

Greek chicken skewers. Garlic, lemon, oregano — nothing else needed.

25 min + 2h easy 520 kcal

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Classics · Greek

Spanakopita

Greek spinach and feta pie wrapped in crispy phyllo.

35 min + 45 min medium 380 kcal

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Classics · Dutch

Stamppot with Kale and Sausage

Dutch mashed potatoes folded through with kale, served with pan-fried sausage.

30 min easy 620 kcal

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Classics · Spanish

Tortilla Española

Spanish omelette with potatoes and onion. Five ingredients, one pan.

35 min + 10 min medium 380 kcal

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Classics · Swiss

Zürcher Geschnetzeltes

Zurich-style veal strips in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce.

30 min medium 580 kcal

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