Tag Archive for: European Cuisine

North America, Spain – Special Stuffed Capsicum

Stuffed Capsicum is a special type of vegetarian dish which is based on mice of beef, but you can also try mutton mince or chicken mince. This sweet delightful dessert (Stuffed Capsicum) is originated from Spanish Cuisines but some food historians say it is a part of Mexican Cuisine which is located in North America. In India from Indian Subcontinents’ this dish is called “Bharva Shimla Mirch”

Algerian / Turkish – Baklava

Baklava is one of the most popular desserts ever made in this world. It is basically pastry which is made by adding nuts, pistachios over the filo sheets which is then baked in the oven. This dessert goes way back to the times of the Ottoman Empire. There is a dish in the Turkish cuisine which resembles quite a lot with the Baklava and some say that it is the origin of Baklava. There are many countries which have their own versions of Baklava.

Northern America, United Kingdom – Traditional Chicken Pot Pie

Pot Pie is a special and popular recipe in the whole world. It is very famous among the people of Europe. Basically, this dish was firstly introduced in North America.

France – Ratatouille

Ratatouille is an classic French dish which originated in the city of Nice. This dish was basically made by farmers in the earlier times when their crops of vegetables ripened all at once and they needed to use them early. Ratatouille is a French word and has different meanings when split up. Rata in French means “Stew” and Touille means “To Stir”.

Turkey – Corba (Red Lentil Soup)

In Jewish tradition, the roundness of the lentil represents a complete cycle of life so this red lentil soup has been served at times of mourning over there. Lentil soup is also mentioned in the Holy Book of Christians which is the Bible so it has a unique significance in life.

Spain, United Kingdom, France – Delicious Creme Caramel Pudding

Cream Caramel is another type of delightfully sweet dessert. The word caramel means sugar syrup which is in dark brown and sometimes brown color after heated it well. The cuisine is a part of the European Region and includes the United Kingdom and Spain’s cuisine. There are many types of verities of cream caramel pudding or custard.

Italy – Risotto

Risotto is an Italian classis dish which is basically rice cooked in broth until it reaches a creamy state. Risotto with all its simple and less ingredients looks like a piece of cake but in reality it is one of the most difficult dishes to get right. Many people have tried to get it right the first time but only a few have succeeded. That is why it is named “DEATH DISH”. I highly recommend it to everyone who visits Italy, try it there where it was created because that original taste cannot be replicated anywhere else.

Italy – Pizza

Each country has its own specialty for making pizza that is why it is so popular. There are more than 3000 variations throughout the whole world. The word Pizza came into light first in the 10th century and it was found in a Latin manuscript in the town Gaeta in Lazio Italy. However this version of Pizza was not the one which we are used to eating nowadays. The modern day pizza was created in Naples in the 18th century.

French – Confit De Canard With Watercress Salad

Confit De Canard is one of the finest cuisines in the whole of the France. It is said to be originated in the region of Gascony. This dish is basically an dish with duck as its main protein and this duck is made with a special method of preservation which is also called confit method. Confit De Canard is a French word so when translated into English it means “Duck Confit”

The United Kingdom, England – Special Dessert Fruit Custard Tart

This dish (Fruit Custard Tart) is actually originated from British Cuisine and it is part of the European region. It is the special type of dessert of Great Britain. Throughout the United Kingdom, they are sold in most bakeries, supermarkets, etc. There is much kind of alternative names of this dish.