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Europe is a continent with a wealth of different languages, cultures, music, scenery and religions and this is what makes it such a fascinating place to explore. However, even more exciting for some is the vast range of cuisines and there are many delicious European foods that everyone should try at least once. Here we will list some of the most interesting, famous and tasty European foods.

Frogs Legs: This has to be one of the most infamous European foods and is almost synonymous with French cuisine. Anyone who has tried it will tell you it tastes almost exactly like chicken.

Muscles: Another of the most well known European foods is from France. Muscles have a distinct salty flavor owing to their marine origins and they’re also highly good for you.

Snails: As we’re listing European foods from France, then it would be unfair not to mention snails which again get a lot of attention for not being your run of the mill source of protein. Very tasty though.

Calamari: If you’re looking for European foods that can put off the squeamish then look no further than Greek Calamari which is squid in batter. Despite sounding a little exotic it’s actually very nice and found in many restaurants particularly as a starter.

Teewurst: Teewurst is a German sausage that you spread on bread or toast and which is a great alternative to pastes.

Pizza: Of course everyone has tried pizza by now, which is just as well because this Italian meal is one of the tastiest and most versatile.

Cabanossi: However if you’re looking for sausages as European foods then you should look no further than the delicious cabanossi – which is a fantastic, large and meaty treat with a taste similar to mild salami.

Moussaka: There are many famous European pasta dishes, but moussaka is one of the most underrated. Essentially this is a dish very similar to lasagne (another of the top European foods), but with aubergine and potato.

Baklava: This Turkish sweet looks more like a savory pastry, but is in fact a sweet and satisfying desert made from pistachio or walnut.

Muschi Poiana: Muschi Poiana is a stew enjoyed in Romania which consists of mushroom and bacon stuffed beef in vegetables and tomato sauce – which is perfect for any meat lovers.

Pierrogi: Delicious European foods from Poland (and originally Russia), these consist of dough filled with potatoes, cheese, onions, cabbage, meat and mushrooms. Often served hot.

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Europe has a great selection of food on offer for anyone who enjoys trying something a bit different and much of this food is very healthy as well as being delicious and full of different spices to what you might find elsewhere. Here we will look at some European recipes for you to try yourself so that you might sample some of the different meals and enjoy what these different cuisines have to offer.

Carbonara: Carbonara is one of the most well known European recipes originating from Italy. While the original recipe was simply to crack an egg onto hot pasta, a more delicious version is to cook pasta while frying some onion and bacon pieces. Once the pasta is cooked, put it in the frying pan and continue to fry.

Golumpki: Golumpki is one of the most popular European recipes from Poland. Essentially it consists of meat wrapped in cabbage with a tomato sauce. The sauce can be made from anything you might normally put into a tomato sauce – so passata, purée, chopped tomatoes etc – while the mince is turkey and pork mince rolled together with an egg and some bread crumbs to hold it as a sphere.

 

Shephard’s Pie: Shephard’s pie is another of the best known European recipes, this time hailing from England. Essentially it’s a meaty dish that is normally served alongside a cheesy mash which is placed either on top or to one side. To make the mince, cook it in a pan with some onion, and then try adding some other savory flavorings – gravy granules, Maggi, mushroom, salt, pepper – and some passata and baked beans. The mashed potato meanwhile you can make any way you normally would, but adding leaks can make it tastier too. From here then serve the mince up into a baking bowl and place the mashed potato on top with some cheese. Cook on a high setting for half an hour until the potato crisps up in places and then you’ve completed one of the best loved European recipes.

Fondue: Fondue covers several European recipes with mixed Swiss/French origin. Most commonly fondue tends to refer to cheese fondue and this involves melting cheese in a pot to be shared by mixing it with cream or milk. You can then dip a range of breads into the pot. Other than cheese fondue, other fondues include chocolate and fondue bourguignonne which uses meat

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Food is an important element of European lifestyle manifesting the region’s flamboyance, exclusivity and prosperity. It epitomizes opulence and growth. European food is mixture of plenty of cultures, regions and ethnicities. But the common part in this discrepancy is definitely the love and affection involved in making and serving the European food. From Romanian cuisine to ethnic London food: Europe has it all for you. Europe food has deep roots of mosaic and corresponding histories associated. Ancient European food had some particular recipes and ingredients, which are a part of almost all European dishes.

Did you know the very tasty mayonnaise, which is a part of various dishes enjoyed all over the world, was invented by a French chef? Did you know that mustard was first used in Romania? Do you have an idea of where béarnaise was first made?

These and many other popular recipes are typically European inventions, which are popular all over the world today. One of the very famous dishes of Europe is roasted beef( from the ancient time of Julius Caesar), Chicken Kiev( invented by a French chef), Lasagna( first cooked in England), the popular hot dog( invented in Germany about 200 years ago) and the Bouillabaisse( invented in Marseilles). And obviously, you must be familiar with very famous recipe known as the pizza which was invented in 1890. It is quite surprising to know that pizza, a European dish, has its maximum consumption in the U.S. This shows the popularity of the European food in all parts of the word. European food has an outstanding utilization of meat. It is used for several dishes like soups and main course meals. Meat is an essential item to be consumed in colder regions like Finland.

European food is incomplete without sweets, deserts and wines. Our very favorite waffle was developed in France, around the 13th century. The Choux, a kind of pastry, or probably the synonym for pastry in Europe, was first made in Italy. Ice Cream is a European dish, found in Italy. What more evidences would a person require? All these mouth watering things belong to the authenticity of European cuisine. European cuisine has variety, taste and exclusiveness.  European wine and other forms of alcohol like beer give it an exceptional European touch. Today, when the world is globalized, people are not aware of the origin of the food they like. European food is available in every part of the world.

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Europe has one of the finest eating places in the world that offers the best cuisines in the world. If you happen to visit England, you can’t do without visiting The Fat Duck Restaurant. It is the topmost restaurant in Europe. It has been listed as the second best restaurant in the world. The restaurant has been designed in a modest manner manifesting a conventional cottage look. The Fat Duck Restaurant, originally started as a French restaurant, was established by Chef Heston Blumenthal in Berkshire. This place has the rapture of true culinary seduction.

The Pierre Gagnaire Restaurant, Paris definitely holds the second position. It is undoubtedly the best restaurant in France. Chef Pierre Gagnaire experiments with French flavors efficiently and adds exclusivity to each recipe offered. The third best restaurant in Europe is The Noma, located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Noma is popular all over the world for their Martini Bars and Asian delight mixed with native touch. Fourth is the Gambero Rosso, located in San Vincenzo, Italy. They make the best meat dishes to flatter your palate. Holding the fifth position is the Le Louis XV Restaurant, located in Monaco, Paris. You will not get to experience the Le Louis fish delight anywhere else in the world. They make outstanding rock fish in indigenous flavors.

To complete your Switzerland tour, we have two of the world famous restaurants The L’Hotel de Ville, located in Crissier and the Brasserie Lipp, sited in the heart of Zurich. The L’Hotel, Europe’s sixth best restaurant, provides sophisticated presentation and premium quality food. The Brasserie Lipp, Europe’s seventh best restaurant, was originated in Paris. They make the best garlic dishes in the world. Their garlic butter chicken and the garlic tomato sauce are some of their most loved dishes.

Not forgetting about the Hof van Cleve, located in Belgium, the eighth best restaurant in Europe, gives an indigenous look, with cheese and bacon extravagance. Situated on the countryside, they present a beautiful ambience, surprisingly rustic. The Netherlands is not far in offering palatial delight, The Oud Sluis, located in Sluis, Netherlands is the ninth best eating place in Europe. You can enjoy your drive to the restaurant as it is out in the country. They offer a wide range of fruit recipes. Their Oyster recipes are outstanding .The Cracco peck, located in Milan, the Fashion Capital of Italy, is the tenth best eating place in Europe. Their best offerings include the take on saffron risotto and breaded veal cutlet and steam cooked tiramisu. If you are planning for a vacation, a Europe tour is the best way to give yourself a culinary treat with all these remarkable places.

1. The Fat Duck Restaurant (England)
2. The Pierre Gagnaire Restaurant (Paris)
3. The Noma Restaurant (Denmark)
4. Gambero Rosso Restaurant (San Vincenzo, Italy)
5. Le Louis XV Restaurant (Monaco, Paris)
6. L’Hotel de Ville (Zurich)
7. The Brasserie Lipp (Paris)
8. Hof van Cleve (Belgium)
9. The Oud Sluis Restaurant (Netherlands)
10. The Cracco Peck Restaurant (Milan)

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