Southern European Cuisine Guides
Curious about the cuisines of Southern Europe? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of Southern European food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.
Explore Southern European Cuisines
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The Serious Eats Guide to Port
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Patates Lemonates (Greek Lemon Potatoes)
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Bifteki Recipe
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Greek-American Lamb Gyros Recipe
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Skordalia (Greek Garlic and Potato Spread) Recipe
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Orange and Leek Loukaniko (Greek Sausage) Recipe
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Pork Souvlaki with Pita and Tzatziki Recipe | Grilling
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Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters) with Tzatziki Recipe
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How to Make Lamb Gyros at Home | The Food Lab
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Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon-Egg Chicken Soup) Recipe
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Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Salad Recipe
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Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie) Recipe
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Horiatiki (Greek Salad) Recipe
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How to Make Saganaki, the Greek Fried-Cheese Appetizer
Fanouropita (Cake For Lost Things) Recipe
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The Pizza Lab: How To Make New England Greek-style Pizza At Home
Greek Drunken Pork Stew in Red Wine Recipe
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Saganaki With Walnut Vinaigrette (Greek Pan-Fried Cheese) Recipe
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Mini Grilled Gyro Burgers With Tzatziki and Pickled Peperoncini Recipe
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Greek Potatoes Meet Saganaki and Gratin in This Quick Side
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Shrimp Saganaki Recipe
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The Best Spanakopita Has More Than Just Spinach
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Greek Butter Bean Salad With Tomatoes, Dill, and Oregano Recipe
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It's All in the Char: Orange and Leek Loukaniko (Greek Sausage)
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For the Best Greek Salad, Let Myth Be Your Guide, Not Your Master
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Chicken Dinners: Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Salad
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Keftedes Recipe | Grilling
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Halloumi and Watermelon Salad Recipe | Grilling
Wake and Bake: Fanouropita (Cake For Lost Things)
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One-Pot Wonders: Greek-Style Rice Pilaf With Chicken Thighs
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This Italian Pantry Pasta Recipe Has Endless Variations
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The Science of the Best Fresh Pasta
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Salumi 101: Your Guide to Italy's Finest Cured Meats
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How to Make Perfect Ravioli From Scratch
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Colatura di Alici: What It Is, Why It’s Worth It, and How to Use It
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A Guide to Nine Awesome Italian Cheeses Everyone Should Know
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Bottarga: What It Is, How to Use It, and Whether It’s Worth It
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The Ultimate Italian-Themed Gift Box, From Serious Eats to You
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Speck, the Smoked Ham of Alto Adige
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Does Vodka Sauce Really Need Vodka? | Ask The Food Lab
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What to Expect at a Neapolitan Pizzeria
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How to Cook Italian Food Like an Italian
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What Is a DOP Tomato?
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Amari 101: Your Guide to Italy’s Essential Bittersweet Liqueurs
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Love Italian Food? 5 Essential Cookbooks for Your Collection
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All About Tomato Passata, Italy's Puréed Pantry Essential
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A Closer Look at Your Italian Bakery's Cookie Case
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Essential Equipment for Making Cannoli at Home
Scooped: Pistachio Gelato with Strawberry Sauce Recipe
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The Best Sautéed Broccoli Rabe Is Overcooked Broccoli Rabe
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Seriously Italian: Punctuating Flavors with Ricotta Salata
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Meet the Italian Ice Cream Sandwich: Brioche Con Gelato
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Pork, Salt, Air, and Time: The Long Road to Prosciutto di Parma
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A Pizza Snob's Approach To Toppings
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The Serious Eats Guide To Pizza In Naples
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Pantry Essentials: All About Pesto
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How to Make a Mixed-Green Salad Like You Actually Care
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Skip the Pasta and Make Lasagna With Polenta Instead