How To Make Some Traditional European Dishes

Europe is a continent with a lot of cultural diversity, and that includes food. Dishes vary from country to country, and even from region to region. There are so many delicious options to choose from! If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try your hand at making some traditional European dishes at home? With this guide, we’ll show you how to make some classic recipes from different parts of Europe. From French onion soup to Hungarian goulash, there’s something for everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your apron and let’s get cooking!

What You Will Need

If you want to make some traditional European dishes, there are a few things you will need. First, you will need some basic kitchen supplies. This includes pots and pans, bakeware, utensils, and other necessary items. Next, you will need ingredients. For most European dishes, you will need fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, grains, dairy products, and spices. Finally, you will need recipes. There are many cookbooks available that specialize in European cuisine. You can also find recipes online or in magazines. With these three things – kitchen supplies, ingredients, and recipes – you can make any traditional European dish you desire.

Some Traditional European Dishes

Some traditional European dishes include beef stew, chicken pot pie, and sauerkraut. These dishes are hearty and filling and perfect for a cold winter’s day. 

Beef stew

To make beef stew, you’ll need beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Brown the beef in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and cook until tender. Pour in the broth and wine, and stir in the tomato paste. Season with thyme and bay leaves. Bring the stew to a simmer and cook until the beef is cooked through.

Chicken pot pie

For chicken pot pie, you’ll need chicken breasts, potatoes, carrots, frozen peas, onion soup mix, cream of chicken soup, milk, and puff pastry sheets. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot and cook until tender. Stir in the frozen peas and onion soup mix. In a small bowl whisk together the cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour this mixture into the pot with the other ingredients and stir everything together until well combined. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit over your pot or Dutch oven (you may have to trim it down a bit). Cut slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape. Place the pastry over the pot and tuck the edges down inside. Bake the pot pie for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.

Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is a traditional European dish made from fermented cabbage. It’s a great side dish or can be used as an ingredient in other dishes like pork or sausage. To make sauerkraut, you’ll need a large jar of crock, cabbage, salt, caraway seeds (optional), and filtered water. Start by shredding your cabbage into thin strips. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt in 1 cup of filtered water. Pour this mixture over the cabbage and mix everything together until the cabbage is evenly coated with salt water. Pack the cabbage into your jar or crock, pressing it down as you go until it’s tightly packed. The water should come up to at least 1 inch above the level of the cabbage. If it doesn’t, add more filtered water until it does. Add 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds (optional). Cover the jar.

If you’re looking to add some new, traditional European dishes to your repertoire, we hope this article has given you some inspiration. From comforting classics like French onion soup and Italian chicken Parmesan to hearty stews like Hungarian goulash and Irish beef stew, there’s something for everyone. And while these dishes may take a little longer to prepare than your average weeknight meal, they’re definitely worth the extra effort. So what are you waiting for? Grab your apron and get cooking!