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    Easy International Recipes

    Bringing the World’s Cuisines into your Home

    Interested in cooking traditional food from around the world?  There are so many international dishes to choose from!  Recipes from different countries, cultures, and regions — there’s no better time to start your journey to international cooking!

    RECIPES BY COUNTRY

    • Latest feature image for authentic Swedish recipes, showing västerbottenostpaj, a midsummer favorite.
      Authentic Swedish Recipes
    • Feature image for Filipino Recipes post, a serving of pancit bihon with a slice of lemon.
      Classic Filipino Recipes
    • Feature image for German Recipes post.
      Authentic German Recipes
    • Feature image for Italian recipes by region post.
      Italian Recipes by Region

    More Recipes by Country →

    POPULAR INTERNATIONAL RECIPES

    • Two servings of German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe). Both creamy potato soup servings are garnished with spring onions.
      German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
    • A shot of a pan of Arroz de Tomate, fresh out of the stove, highlighting the sauce and the bits of tomatoes and parsley leaves.
      Portuguese Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate)
    • An overhead shot of a basket of Biscotti Regina, served with coffee.
      Sicilian Sesame Seed Cookies (Biscotti Regina)
    • An image showing two bowls of Finnish Salmon Soup served with some bread.
      Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
    • A closer shot of kanelbullar on a cooling rack, highlighting the filling of the buns.
      Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
    • An overhead shot of a bunch of freshly baked taralli, served with a shot of espresso, with scaterred fennel seeds on the background.
      Taralli (Italian Crackers)
    • Feature image for Salt & Pepper Pork Bellly slices, garnished with sea salt and spring onions.
      Salt and Pepper Pork Belly
    • Latest feature image (Apr23) for Filipino picadillo showing the dish on a plate.
      Filipino Picadillo
    • Swedish Almond Tart
      Swedish Almond Tart
    • An overhead shot of a skillet of Spanish Garlic Chicken, straight out of the oven.
      Spanish Garlic Chicken (Pollo Al Ajillo)
    • A slice of Swedish cardamom cake, highlighting the soft texture of the cake.
      Swedish Cardamom Cake
    • An image showing Panelle in a paper cone, served with slices of lemon.
      Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)

    SUMMER FAVORITES

    • Latest (May23) feature image for affogato, showing the Italian summer dessert served on a glass.
      Affogato (Italian Coffee and Ice Cream)
    • Latest (May23) feature image for Eiskaffee, showing a mug of the summer drink with a straw.
      Eiskaffee (German Iced Coffee)
    • Two glasses of almond granita served with Sicilian brioche.
      Sicilian Almond Granita
    • A shot of pistachio semifreddo, with melted chocolate being poured on it.
      Pistachio Semifreddo
    • Latest (May23) feature image for blueberry clafoutis, showing the dish fresh out of the oven.
      Easy Blueberry Clafoutis
    • Panzanella salad on a plate, with a fresh tomato next to it.
      Traditional Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
    • Three servings of coffee granita. One with a teaspoon on it, ready to be enjoyed!
      Coffee Granita
    • Feature image for Finnish Summer Vegetable Soup, showing a serving of the dish.
      Finnish Summer Vegetable Soup

    LATEST INTERNATIONAL DISHES

    • Fried panzerotti served with a glass of wine, for snack.
      Panzerotti (Panzarotti)
    • Feature image for Swedish Almond Cake, showing the golden top of the cake, with a slice ready for serving.
      Swedish Almond Cake (Mandelkaka)
    • Danish breakfast buns in a bread basket, served with coffee.
      Danish Breakfast Buns (Rundstykker)
    • A plate of pancit sotanghon guisado, garnished with green onions, and served with a slice of lemon.
      Pancit Sotanghon Guisado
    • Four pan amasado stocked on top of each other
      Pan Amasado (Chilean Country Bread)
    • Feature image for German Tomato Soup, showing the dish served with fresh basil leaves.
      German Tomato Soup (Tomatensuppe)

    > Find recipes for…

    • Appetizers
    • Bread
    • Soups
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Rice & Grains

    More Recipes from Around the World →

    DINNER RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

    • Feature image for Spanish Beef Stew, showing a serving of the dish, with bread on the side.
      Spanish Beef Stew (Easy Stovetop Recipe!)
    • Feature image for Lebanese Chicken Stew with Vegetables, showing a serving of the dish, with fresh lemon next to it.
      Lebanese Chicken Stew with Vegetables
    • A plate of Swedish stew, highlighting the beef chunks and the thickness of the sauce.
      Swedish Beef Stew (Kalops)
    • Overhead shot of a serving of Tuscan beef stew, served with toasted bread.
      Tuscan Beef Stew with Red Wine (Peposo)

    Discover more Dinner Recipes from Around the World →

    PASTA RECIPES

    • Feature image for traditional pasta alla norma, showing the dish garnished with freshly grated ricotta salata.
      Traditional Pasta alla Norma (Sicilian Eggplant Pasta)
    • Feature image for pasta alla sorrentina, highlighting the melted cheese on top.
      Pasta alla Sorrentina
    • Feature image for bucatini all'Amatriciana, showing it served on a plate, with freshly grated pecorino Romano on top.
      Bucatini all’Amatriciana (Pasta with Guanciale and Tomatoes)
    • Feature image for spaghetti alle vongole, showing the dish on a plate, for serving.
      Spaghetti alle Vongole (Pasta with Clams)

    Explore more Pasta Recipes Around the World →

    INTERNATIONAL APPETIZERS

    • An overhead shot of a bowl of eggplant meatballs served as an appetizer.
      Neapolitan Eggplant Meatballs (Polpette di Melanzane)
    • An overhead shot of a serving of German potato pancakes, with applesauce on the side.
      German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
    • Feature image for Patatas Bravas, showing the dish served on a small plate, garnished with sea salt.
      Traditional Patatas Bravas (Spanish Fried Potatoes)
    • Updated feature image for Greek Zucchini Fritters, using the right size.
      Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)

    Discover more International Appetizer Recipes →

    INTERNATIONAL CAKES

    • Freshly baked Swedish almond cakes, on a cooling rack.
      Swedish Almond Paste Mini Cakes (Mumma)
    • Feature image for German Butter Cake, showing slices of it, ready for serving.
      Butterkuchen (German Butter Cake)
    • Latest (Apr23) feature image for French Yogurt Cake showing the inside of the cake.
      French Yogurt Cake
    • Feature image for Danish Dream Cake (Drømmekage), showing it cut into squares, with a cup of coffee in the background.
      Danish Dream Cake (Drømmekage)

    Find more International Cake Recipes →

    INTERNATIONAL DESSERTS

    • Feature image for Melopita, showing a slice with honey poured on it.
      Melopita (Greek Honey Pie)
    • An overhead shot of a plate of Swedish pancakes, served with raspberry jam and fresh fruits.
      Swedish Pancakes (Pannkakor)
    • An overhead shot of a serving of Italian Chocolate Custard, with a piece of Amaretto cookie on top, ready to be enjoyed.
      Italian Chocolate Custard (Bonet alla Piemontese)
    • Latest (Jan23) feature image for Torta Caprese showing a slice of the cake.
      Torta Caprese (Flourless Italian Chocolate Cake)

    See more International Dessert Recipes →

    INTERNATIONAL SOUPS

    • Feature image for Lebanese lentil soup with lemons, showing a serving of the dish.
      Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup (Adas Bhamod)
    • Two bowls of Portuguese Green Soup, with some raw kale on the countertop.
      Portuguese Green Soup (Caldo Verde)
    • Feature image for German Sauerkraut Soup, showing the dish garnished with more bacon bits.
      German Sauerkraut Soup
    • Feature image for Roasted Eggplant Soup, showing it in a bowl, with some bread on the side.
      Turkish-Style Roasted Eggplant Soup

    Explore more Soup Recipes from Around the World →

    COOKIES FOR EVERYONE!

    • An overhead shot of brutti ma buoni cookies in a basket, with a cup of espresso on the side.
      Brutti ma Buoni (‘Ugly but Good’ Cookies)
    • Swedish Hazelnut & Cardamom Cookies article for Swedish cookies post.
      Swedish Hazelnut & Cardamom Cookies
    • An overhead shot of aa basket of Venetian Cornmeal Cookies, ready for serving.
      Zaleti (Venetian Cornmeal Cookies)
    • An overhead shot of a basket of Italian Walnut Cookies, served with an espresso.
      Italian Walnut Cookies (Dolci di Noci)

    Explore more International Cookie Recipes →

    INTERNATIONAL SNACKS

    • Feature image for currywurst and curry ketchup recipe.
      Currywurst + Curry Ketchup Recipe
    • Latest (Mar23) feature image for Magdalenas, five pieces of the Spanish muffins, with coffee on the background.
      Magdalenas (Traditional Spanish Muffins)
    • Chocolate balls served with coffee, for afternoon snack.
      Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar)
    • Three pieces of Rustico pastries served with two cups of espresso.
      Rustico Leccese (Tomato and Mozzarella Pastry)

    Explore more Snack Recipes from Around the World →

    GLOBAL RICE DISHES

    • Latest feature image for risotto alla milanese showing it on a plate, highlighting the creaminess of the rice.
      Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto)
    • Feature image for Singangag, showing the dish on a plate, ready for serving.
      Sinangag (Filipino Garlic Fried Rice)
    • Feature image for mushroom risotto showing the dish in a plate, ready for serving.
      Mushroom Risotto (Risotto ai Funghi)
    • An overhead shot of a bowl of coconut rice, garnished with coriander, and ready for serving
      Thai Coconut Rice

    Discover more Global Rice Recipes →

    INTERNATIONAL BREAD

    • A plate of pandesal, served with coffee on the background, ready for breakfast.
      Filipino Bread Rolls (Pandesal)
    • A loaf of semolina bread on a cooling rack, with a couple of slices ready for serving.
      Semolina Bread with Sesame Seeds (Pane Siciliano)
    • Feature image for khobz, showing two loaves of the Moroccan bread on top of each other.
      Khobz (Moroccan Bread)
    • An overhead shot of freshly baked Swedish cheese buns on a cooling rack.
      Swedish Cheese Buns (Ostfrallor)

    Discover more International Bread Recipes →

    WORLD CUISINES

    • Latest (Oct22) feature image for Classic Italian Appetizers post.
      Classic Italian Appetizers (Antipasti)
    • Latest (Oct22) feature image for authentic Swedish recipes.
      Swedish Food: Traditional Swedish Dishes
    • Latest (Oct22) feature image for post on Easy Spanish recipes, showing two popular dishes.
      Easy Spanish Recipes
    • Latest (Oct22) feature image for authentic German recipes post.
      Authentic German Recipes
    • Latest (Oct22) feature image for Traditional Filipino Food post.
      Traditional Filipino Food
    • Latest (Oct22) feature image for post on Easy Portuguese recipes showing two popular dishes.
      Portuguese Food: Classic Portuguese Dishes
    • Latest (Oct22) feature image for classic Finnish recipes post.
      Classic Finnish Recipes
    • Latest (Oct22) feature image for Easy Thai Recipes post.
      Easy Thai Recipes

    Explore more Global Cuisines!

    INTERNATIONAL FOOD

    • Feature image for Provolone Cheese, using the right size.
      What is Provolone?
    • Feature image for Scamorza Cheese post, using the right size.
      What is Scamorza Cheese?
    • Feature image for Ricotta Salata post, using the right size.
      What is Ricotta Salata?
    • Feature image for Stracchino Cheese using the right size.
      What is Stracchino Cheese?
    • Feature image for What is Spanish Chorizo post.
      What is Spanish Chorizo? (+ Recipes using Spanish Chorizo)
    • Updated feature image for guanciale post.
      What is Guanciale? (+ Guanciale vs. Pancetta)
    • Updated feature image for pancetta post.
      What is Pancetta? (+ Pancetta vs. Bacon)
    • Feature image for Prinskorv, showing them in links.
      What is Prinskorv?

    If you want to learn more about ingredients, then check out International Food Guides!

    HOW-TOS

    • A plate of bratwursts with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes.
      How to Cook Bratwurst (+ Bratwurst Recipe & Serving Ideas)
    • Updated feature image for homemade breadcrumbs.
      Homemade Breadcrumbs
    • Feature image for homemade almond paste, showing slices on it.
      Homemade Almond Paste (+ Recipes using Almond Paste)
    • An overhead shot of a jar filled with cinnamon applesauce, with a teaspoon scooping some out.
      How to Make German Applesauce (Apfelmus)

    If you want to learn more kitchen staples, then check out How-Tos.

    RECENTLY UPDATED

    Check out which recipes we’ve recently tweaked:

    • Feature image for International Kitchen Staples showing varioys ingredients for global cooking.
      International Kitchen Staples
    • Latest feature image for Finnish Carrot Bread, showing the texture of the inside of the rolls.
      Finnish Carrot Bread Rolls
    • Typical falukorv that can be found in the sausage section of Swedish supermarkets.
      What is Falukorv?
    • Latest (May23) feature image for Swedish blueberry soup, serving it with cream on top.
      Swedish Blueberry Soup (Blåbärssoppa)

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