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.

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A Guide to 'Nduja: Italy's Funky, Spicy, Spreadable Salume

Veal Milanese with Arugula Salad Recipe

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A Guide to Canned Fish and Seafood from Spain and Portugal

Churros con Chocolate: The Breakfast That Binds a Nation

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A Beginner's Guide to Portuguese Wine

Spice Hunting: Mahlab

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The Serious Eats Guide to Port

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Moussaka Recipe

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Patates Lemonates (Greek Lemon Potatoes)

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Greek-American Gryo wrapped in aluminum foil on a bright blue plate.

Greek-American Lamb Gyros Recipe

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Skordalia (Greek Garlic and Potato Spread) Recipe

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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Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon-Egg Chicken Soup) Recipe

Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Salad Recipe

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Spanakopita (Greek Savory Greens Pie) Recipe

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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Greek Drunken Pork Stew in Red Wine Recipe

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Saganaki With Walnut Vinaigrette (Greek Pan-Fried Cheese) Recipe

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

Greek Butter Bean Salad With Tomatoes, Dill, and Oregano Recipe

It's All in the Char: Orange and Leek Loukaniko (Greek Sausage)

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

Keftedes Recipe | Grilling

Halloumi and Watermelon Salad Recipe | Grilling

Wake and Bake: Fanouropita (Cake For Lost Things)

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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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

How to Cook Italian Food Like an Italian

What Is a DOP Tomato?

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Amari 101: Your Guide to Italy’s Essential Bittersweet Liqueurs

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

Seriously Italian: Punctuating Flavors with Ricotta Salata

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Meet the Italian Ice Cream Sandwich: Brioche Con Gelato

Pork, Salt, Air, and Time: The Long Road to Prosciutto di Parma

A Pizza Snob's Approach To Toppings

The Serious Eats Guide To Pizza In Naples

Pantry Essentials: All About Pesto

How to Make a Mixed-Green Salad Like You Actually Care

Skip the Pasta and Make Lasagna With Polenta Instead

Italian Easy: Pan Fried Whitefish with Artichokes, Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

The Secrets to Making Philadelphia's Best Panettone

The Nasty Bits: Lardo

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