classic Recipes
214 delicious classic recipes from around the world
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Roman pasta with guanciale, eggs, and pecorino. No cream - authentic Roman style.
Spaghetti Carbonara
The authentic Roman pasta dish featuring a creamy sauce made from eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale, and black pepper.
Steak Frites
A quintessential Parisian bistro dish, featuring perfectly pan-seared steak served alongside golden, crispy French fries, often finished with a rich pan sauce.
Steak Tartare
A classic French bistro dish featuring finely hand-chopped raw beef, seasoned with capers, onions, and served with a rich egg yolk. This recipe emphasizes freshness and quality ingredients for an authentic experience.
Stegt Flæsk (Crispy Fried Pork Belly)
Denmark's beloved national dish, Stegt Flæsk, features incredibly crispy fried pork belly slices served alongside tender boiled potatoes and a rich, fresh parsley sauce. It's the epitome of Danish comfort food.
Stekt Fläsk (Swedish Fried Pork Belly)
A beloved Swedish classic featuring perfectly fried, crispy pork belly slices, traditionally served with a creamy onion sauce, boiled potatoes, and a dollop of lingonberry jam.
Szarlotka (Polish Apple Cake)
A classic Polish apple cake featuring a tender shortcrust pastry base and a warmly spiced apple filling, topped with a grated pastry layer for delightful texture.
Tagliatelle al Ragù
Bologna's meat sauce with fresh pasta - not spaghetti bolognese!
Tarte au Citron
A classic French lemon tart featuring a crisp, sweet pastry shell filled with a vibrant, tangy lemon curd. Often finished with a torched meringue for a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. A true patisserie staple.
Tarte aux Pommes
A classic French apple tart, featuring thinly sliced apples arranged in a beautiful spiral over a sweet pastry crust, finished with a glistening glaze. A staple in French patisseries.
Tarte Tatin
The iconic French upside-down apple tart, featuring tender, caramelized apples nestled under a crisp, buttery puff pastry. A delightful dessert born from a happy accident.
Tiramisù
Italy's beloved coffee dessert - layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.
Toast Skagen
An elegant and classic Swedish appetizer featuring creamy shrimp salad piled high on toasted bread, often garnished with roe and fresh dill.
Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelette)
Spain's iconic potato omelette - layers of tender, slow-cooked potatoes and onions bound with eggs into a thick, golden cake. A staple of tapas and a comforting meal.
Victoria Sponge
A quintessential British cake, the Victoria Sponge features two light and airy sponge layers generously filled with sweet strawberry jam and whipped cream, often dusted with powdered sugar. It's a timeless classic, famously named after Queen Victoria.
Wallenbergare (Swedish Veal Patties)
Wallenbergare are a classic Swedish fine-dining dish, featuring exceptionally tender and creamy veal patties. This recipe elevates the traditional preparation for a truly luxurious experience.
Wiener Schnitzel
Austria's national dish - tender veal pounded thin, breaded, and fried to golden, ruffled perfection. This classic dish is surprisingly quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Zrazy Zawijane
Zrazy Zawijane are classic Polish beef roulades, tender strips of beef rolled around a savory filling of pickles, bacon, and mustard, then slow-braised to perfection. This dish is a hearty and flavorful centerpiece for any meal.
Zuppa di Pesce
Italian fish soup - regional variations abound, always served with crusty bread.
Köfte
Turkish grilled meatballs - spiced beef and lamb shaped into patties. Grilled over charcoal perfection.
İmam Bayıldı
Turkish stuffed eggplant - eggplant stuffed with onion and tomato, braised in olive oil. 'The imam fainted.'
Köfte Izgara
Turkish grilled meatballs - spiced beef shaped into ovals and grilled. Classic kebab.
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant with ground meat filling. 'Split belly.'
Köfte
Turkish meatballs - grilled spiced meat patties. Universal Turkish favorite.