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Ukrainian Varenyky
A small white bowl of ajvar, Serbian roasted red pepper sauce
Ajvar (Serbian Roasted Red Pepper Sauce)
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Gefilte Fish
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Shchavleviy Borsch (Ukrainian Green Borsch)
A bowl of vegetarian borscht with a dollop of sour cream on top.
Vegetarian Borscht
Overhead shot of a bowl of Ukrainian borscht topped with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkling of fresh dill
Hot Ukrainian Borscht Recipe (With Beets, Beef, Pork, and More)
Susan Feniger's Street Food's Romanian Sweet and Sour Eggplant
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Herb Spätzle with Speck and Peas Recipe
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Sunday Supper: Beef Stroganoff Recipe
How to Brew Coffee Using a Kalita Wave Dripper
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The Serious Eats Guide to Irish Whiskey
Pork pie
How the Humble Pork Pie Charmed the English
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Full English Breakfasts, Meat Pies, Afternoon Tea, and Puddings Galore: Where to Eat in London, According to Our UK-Based Contributors
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How British Chinese Takeaway Became A TikTok-Viral, Controversial Cuisine
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Your Guide to a Full English Breakfast (Fry-Up)
Jar of Marmite
Pantry Essentials: All About Marmite and Other Yeast Extracts
A small mincemeat pie broken open.
Pantry Essentials: All About Mincemeat
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How to Make a Turkey, Bacon, and Broccoli Rabe Shooter's-Style Sandwich | The Food Lab
A glass of Irish whiskey on the rocks.
The Best Budget Irish Whiskeys
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The Irish Cheese Revolution: 6 Irish Farmstead Cheeses You Should Know
Three different Smørrebrød on a wood cutting board, each with different toppings.
Meet Smørrebrød, the Best Sandwich You're Not Eating
2. A Guide to Norwegian (and Some Swedish) Candy
A Guide to Norwegian (and Some Swedish) Candy
Snapshots from Sweden: Swedish Breakfast
Three ebelskivers on a white cloth, dusted with powdered sugar. One is torn is cut in half, showing the lingonberry jam filling.
Ebelskivers (Danish Pancakes) With Lingonberry Jam
A plate with gravy-covered Swedish meatballs
Swedish Meatballs With Rich Gravy
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Welsh Rarebit with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
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Welsh Rarebit on Beer Waffles with Bacon and Tomatoes Recipe
Coffee Traditions: Fika, the Swedish Coffee Break
'Nduja next to a slice of bread slathered with 'nduja and a knife on a wooden block.
A Guide to 'Nduja: Italy's Funky, Spicy, Spreadable Salume
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Veal Milanese with Arugula Salad Recipe
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A Guide to Canned Fish and Seafood from Spain and Portugal
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Churros con Chocolate: The Breakfast That Binds a Nation
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A Beginner's Guide to Portuguese Wine
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Spice Hunting: Mahlab
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The Serious Eats Guide to Port
a selection of salumi
Salumi 101: Your Guide to Italy's Finest Cured Meats
Closeup of a bottle of aged Italian fish sauce called colatura.
Colatura di Alici: What It Is, Why It’s Worth It, and How to Use It
a slab of gorgonzola cheese
A Guide to Nine Awesome Italian Cheeses Everyone Should Know
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How to Make a Gastrique
A collection of German beers on a table.
A Beginner's Guide to German Beer Styles
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Belgian Pie Recipe
One Pot Wonders: Easy Ratatouille with Chicken
One Pot Wonders: Easy Ratatouille with Chicken
Belgian brewer
Weird Coffeemakers: How the Belgian Balance Brewer Works
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A Beginner's Guide to Belgian Beer Styles
A bowl of paccheri pasta with flavorful sauce of beans and greens.
Pasta With Beans and Greens Recipe
Pan Con Tomate (Spanish-Style Grilled Bread With Tomato) on a white ceramic plate.
Pan con Tomate (Spanish-Style Grilled Bread With Tomato) Recipe
Overhead view of Arroz al horno
Arroz al Horno Valenciano (Spanish Baked Rice With Chickpeas and Pork)
Soubise being spooned onto a plate alongside roasted chicken.
Soubise (French Onion Sauce)
A jar of homemade crème fraîche, with a spoon dipping in it.
How to Make Crème Fraîche (in One Easy Step!)
British Curry Sauce Recipe
British Curry Sauce
A plate of steak au poivre with french fries.
Classic Steak au Poivre