The summer season is about sunshine, picnics in the park, and delicious food that doesn’t require much effort to cook. Dishes that are light, simple, and don’t take much time to make. This is why we love the European cuisine so much! It's fresh, fast, and perfect for hot days. The traditional meals from Europe are perfect for this time of year because they’re refreshing and don’t require you to slave away in the kitchen all day long. Here are 5 amazing European dishes you need to taste before the end of summer!
Greek avgolemono soup
Avgolemono soup is a traditional Greek soup that’s packed with flavour. The main ingredient of this soup is chicken, but it’s also made with a rich, creamy lemon sauce. The sauce is made with lots of eggs, which gives the soup a thick texture and makes it super delicious! We love this soup for its amazing flavour and simple ingredients. If you’re craving a light, refreshing dish, this is a great option. How to make it: This soup is super easy to make and only takes about 30 minutes. To start, you’ll want to heat up some butter in a large saucepan. Once the saucepan is hot, add in the chicken and cook it for about 5 minutes until it’s fully cooked. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, and some salt and pepper. When the chicken is fully cooked, pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and stir it together with the chicken. Bring the mixture up to a low boil and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Spanish-style paella
Paella is a Spanish rice dish that’s made with a variety of delicious, fresh ingredients. There are many different types of paella dishes, but the most common one is a seafood-flavoured paella. This recipe is often made with things like prawns, mussels, clams, and sometimes even fish! For this recipe, we recommend trying to find Spanish saffron to give it that authentic taste. This dish is a great option for a large group, especially as it can be easily made in a large pot. How to make it: For this recipe, you’ll first want to heat up some olive oil in a large pot over a high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the Spanish saffron, prawns, and fish. You can also add in other seafood if you want to! Let the seafood cook for about 5 minutes until it’s fully cooked and turns pink. While the seafood is cooking, you’ll want to heat up a few cups of water in a separate saucepan. Once the water is boiling, pour in the Spanish rice and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
Tagliatelle with duck ragout
Tagliatelle with duck ragout is a truly delicious Italian dish. This recipe is made with Italian pasta, salty Italian pancetta, and a rich duck ragout sauce. The ragout sauce is made with duck fat, which gives it a rich flavour and makes it super creamy and delicious! While this recipe may require a bit more effort than others, it’s well worth it. This is a truly unique dish that’s perfect for a date night or special occasion. How to make it: To start, you’ll want to put together the duck ragout. To do this, you’ll first want to take a large frying pan and heat up some oil in it over a high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the diced pancetta and let it cook for about 5 minutes until it’s crispy. While the pancetta is cooking, take the duck leg out of the fridge and cut it up into bite-sized pieces. Once the pancetta is cooked, add in the diced duck and let it cook for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, pour in the red wine and let it simmer for about 5 more minutes. When the sauce is done, set it aside and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Swedish salmon and dill quiche
Quiche is the perfect dish to make for brunch or even dinner! It’s super delicious and can be made with a variety of different ingredients, such as spinach, eggs, cheese, and salmon! The great thing about quiche is that there’s really no wrong way to make it. You can put in whatever ingredients you want, and it’ll still taste delicious. We recommend trying this quiche recipe with salmon and dill if you’re craving something simple and delicious. How to make it: For this recipe, you’ll first want to preheat the oven to 350°F. Take a large baking dish and pour in some water to create a water bath. This will make sure the crust doesn’t burn. Next, you’ll want to take the pie crust and line the baking dish with it. You can also sprinkle the crust with salt and pepper to give it extra flavour! Once the crust is in the baking dish, you’ll want to take the eggs, milk, dill, and salt and pepper and whisk them together in a bowl. Now add the salmon to the egg mixture and stir it together. Pour the egg and salmon mixture into the baking dish and let it cook for about 45 minutes.
German sauerbraten
Sauerbraten is a traditional German dish that’s made by marinating beef in a delicious lemon, vinegar, and soy sauce mixture for a couple of days. This dish is cooked in a pot for a very long time, which makes the meat incredibly tender and juicy! We love this dish because it’s super flavourful, simple to make, and it has a long marinating time, so it can be made in advance. This is a great dish to make if you’re hosting a big meal with lots of people. How to make it: To begin, you’ll want to take the beef and pour the vinegar and lemon juice over it. Next, you’ll want to add in the soy sauce, some salt and pepper, and some chopped garlic. Let the beef marinate in the mixture for about 6 hours or overnight. After the beef has marinated, heat up some oil in a large pot over a high heat. Take the beef out of the marinade and put it in the hot oil. Let the beef cook for about 20 minutes or until it’s fully cooked.
Conclusion
These 5 European dishes are perfect for the summer. Whether you’re craving something light and fresh, or something hearty and rich, you’ll find a European dish for every occasion. We love these dishes because they’re simple and don’t require many ingredients, but they taste amazing! These dishes are also great for large parties since they can be easily made in large quantities. These European dishes are perfect for all kinds of weather conditions, so you can enjoy them all year round!
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