European recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Creamy potato and leek soup

This creamy potato-leek soup is a snap to prepare: the secret lays in instant mashed potatoes.

Bulgarian Makitzi

The makitzi that my mother-in-law makes are from her hometown of Berkovitza. She describes the recipe as very basic, so you can add any filler to…

Stuffed trout

Trout with delicious stuffing.

Croatian roux soup

Very old recipe for a soup still popular in the northwestern parts of Croatia.

Greek Coleslaw

A light healthy side for lamb, chicken, pita bread, and/or hummus. The calories, carbs, fat are WAY LOW compared to traditional coleslaws.

Croatian white onion sauce

Traditional and delicious Croatian sauce that goes well with all kinds of cooked meat. Note: Do not omit or substitute wine vinegar with any other…

Carrot and red lentils soup

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat, ready in under half an hour.

Easter Maritozzi

Rising Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes If you want to make something even more sinful, Italian pastry shops often squirt whipped cream into…

Cream of cauliflower soup with Roquefort

Creamy and flavorful cauliflower soup with Roquefort cheese.

Broccoli salad with crisp bacon bits

Crunchy, delicious broccoli salad topped with crispy bacon bits.

Hazelnut plum muffins

A perfectly scrumptious version of the beloved Croatian cake.

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

Italian Vegetable-Cheese Appetizer

Italian Vegetable-Cheese Appetizer is an easy, quick and healthy, recipe for any holiday, or event. perfect for…

Sun-dried tomatoes, beans, pasta and sausage soup

Packed with both fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs and pasta this soup is absolutely delicious and…

Italian Marinated Mushrooms With Pecan Smoked Garlic

These mushrooms and garlic make a great addition to an antipasti platter or as an additon to a salad. Add…