Quick and easy European main dish recipes

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Shrimp in Green Garlic Sauce

Shrimp in Green Garlic Sauce

Wow, this is a really powerful and delicious dish. If you are looking for subtle flavors, search elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for a…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2011
Advanced
5 votes
8536 views
Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced
5 votes
26750 views
Penne all'arrabbiata ('Angry' Penne in a Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Penne all'arrabbiata ('Angry' Penne in a Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Here's another signature dish of Roman cooking, penne all'arrabbiata or 'angry' penne, perfect for an impromtu…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
Advanced
5 votes
7740 views
Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

This is a light and tasty sauce that the Roman's called "alla carrettiera". It's named for the drivers who…

Nancy Miyasaki
Aug 2009
Intermediate
5 votes
4705 views
Lemon Spaghetti

Lemon Spaghetti

Unusually, simply delicious.

Nollian
Dec 2010
Advanced
5 votes
2220 views
Fish soup Finnish-style

Fish soup Finnish-style

Very nice and easy to cook fish soup in an Nordic style. Good combination of mild taste and hot spice.

Elena Sokolovskaya
May 2008
Intermediate
4 votes
12764 views
Lemon-garlic Chicken with Olives

Lemon-garlic Chicken with Olives

This is a delicious dish. The roasted garlic is so good you will want to spread it on the bread you serve this…

Nancy Miyasaki
Aug 2008
Intermediate
5 votes
7467 views
Mediterranean Filet of Sole

Mediterranean Filet of Sole

Dover Sole was on sale at the local supermarket, and I felt inspired to try an recreate some of the simple, delicious flat fish dishes while…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2009
Advanced
4 votes
40160 views
Filetti di pesce all'acqua pazza

Filetti di pesce all'acqua pazza

Acqua pazza, or 'crazy water' is the humorous term for an extremely easy, but tasty way to poach fish--or, more…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
Advanced
4 votes
10574 views
Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

This is another excellent dish that takes advantage of delicious and healthy greens. This is a Sicilian dish…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2010
Advanced
4 votes
2540 views
Gnocchi ai funghi (Potato Gnocchi with Mushroom Cream Sauce)

Gnocchi ai funghi (Potato Gnocchi with Mushroom Cream Sauce)

The Romans out there will know that Thursdays in Rome (and perhaps in the rest of Italy) is gnocchi day. After…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
Advanced
5 votes
13852 views
Italian Baked Chicken Breasts

Italian Baked Chicken Breasts

Tender and juicy, this chicken is lightly breaded on outside, moist on the inside... and delicious!

Mary Shaldibina
Nov 2009
Intermediate
4 votes
7087 views
Broccoli Rabe with Spaghetti, Feta Cheese and Croutons

Broccoli Rabe with Spaghetti, Feta Cheese and Croutons

You have just created a meal that is satisfying and delicious. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

Catherine Pappas
Jun 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
3202 views
Black Linguini with Green Veggies

Black Linguini with Green Veggies

I was really hungry today and I wanted to cook something tasty but fast. I’ve been eating eggs for the past 2…

Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog
Aug 2011
Advanced
4 votes
3536 views
Trofiette Liguri and Genovese Pesto

Trofiette Liguri and Genovese Pesto

It is said that making pesto requires patients and love.

Patricia Turo
Jun 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
5332 views