Foods and Drinks - European Food

Here you will learn the names of different European foods in English such as "haggis", "casserole", and "fricassee".

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Foods and Drinks

a dish of fried fish served with chips

Ex: She always adds a squeeze of lemon to her fish and chips .
paella [noun]

a dish of rice, seafood, chicken, and vegetables, which is cooked and served in a large shallow pan, originated in Spain

a popular German street food dish made from grilled or fried pork sausage

haggis [noun]

a dish made with minced internal organs of a sheep or calf such as the heart, liver, and kidneys mixed with oatmeal and onions, etc. and boiled in a bag made from the animal's stomach, originated in Scotland

a thin slice of meat that is coated with breadcrumbs and then fried

Ex: The schnitzel was served hot and crispy , topped with lemon wedges for extra flavor .
fondue [noun]

a dish in which small pieces of seafood, meat, or vegetables are dipped in a hot oil

small, seasoned balls of ground meat, typically made from a mixture of beef and pork, and often served with a creamy sauce and lingonberry jam

cevapi [noun]

a traditional Balkan dish made of grilled minced meat, shaped into small sausages and served with bread

raclette [noun]

a Swiss dish where cheese is melted and scraped onto accompaniments such as potatoes, pickles, and onions

a traditional British meal typically consisting of roasted meat served with roasted vegetables, gravy, and other accompaniments

lasagna [noun]

a type of dish made with layers of lasagna topped with meat or vegetables and sauce and then cooked, originated in Italy

Ex: He prepared a classic lasagna recipe passed down through generations , featuring homemade pasta sheets and a hearty meat sauce .
risotto [noun]

a dish of rice cooked with meat, vegetables, etc., originated in Italy

an Italian dish made with spaghetti pasta and a sauce

a classic Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti or other pasta, eggs, cheese, pancetta or bacon, and black pepper

a delicacy made from the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened

a dish made with thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically beef, veal, or fish, served with a dressing or marinade

cocido [noun]

a traditional Spanish stew made with meat, vegetables, and chickpeas

a dish made of breaded and fried chicken or pork cutlets filled with ham and cheese

mititei [noun]

Romanian sausages made from minced meat mixed with spices and grilled to perfection

a traditional Austrian dish made from veal that is pounded thin, breaded, and fried

pasty [noun]

a pastry case stuffed with meat or vegetables

a type of stew made from meat, poultry, or fish that is cut into small pieces and cooked in a sauce

polenta [noun]

an Italian thick porridge made with maize flour that could be baked or fried

a type of food made with fish eggs, originated in Greece

a traditional British dish made from mashed potatoes and vegetables that are fried together until crisp

a dish that is typically made by baking a mixture of ingredients, such as meat, vegetables, potatoes, and cheese, in a large, deep dish

gratin [noun]

a dish of fish or vegetables covered with a layer of breadcrumbs or cheese

hash [noun]

a spicy dish of cooked potatoes and meat that have chopped and mixed together

a dish of rice, chicken, seafood, etc., originated in Louisiana, US

kedgeree [noun]

a dish originating from British India, consisting primarily of flaked cooked fish, rice, hard-boiled eggs, and cream or butter

a dish of various meats and vegetables which have been grilled

a raw meat dish consisting of ground beef or steak seasoned with spices and garnished with quail eggs and onions

terrine [noun]

a mixture of fish or meat, etc. in the shape of a loaf, served cold and in slices

a traditional British snack consisting of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat andbreadcrumbs

a dish made by beating eggs together in a bowl and then cooking them in a pan while stirring

Ex: The chef prepared scrambled eggs with herbs for a gourmet twist .

a dish made by browning a large cut of beef or pork and then braising it slowly in a covered pot or Dutch oven with liquid such as stock or wine, vegetables and herbs

poutine [noun]

a dish consisting of French fries topped with melted cheese, usually served with a gravy, originated in Canada

an egg that has been cooked by being gently simmered in water without its shell

a way of preparing fried eggs where the egg is cooked on one side until the white is set, and then flipped briefly to cook the yolk slightly while keeping it partially runny

sunny-side up [adjective]

(of a fried egg) cooked on one side without flipping

Ex:

a dish made from cooked beans, typically navy beans, that are baked in a sauce made with ingredients

Ex: They served baked beans alongside the grilled meat at the barbecue .

a traditional British dish made from cooked and mashed peas

‌a dish of cooked potatoes and onions that have been chopped and mixed together then pressed into flat shapes and fried until crispy and brown

potatoes that are boiled and then crushed to become soft and smooth

Ex: Mashed potato is a comfort food for many people .
escargot [noun]

a French dish that consists of cooked land snails, usually served in a garlic-butter sauce

a classic Italian pizza made with a thin crust, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves

omelet [noun]

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

Ex:

a dish made by cooking a cut of cow meat in an oven, usually served as a main course for a meal

Ex: Roast beef was the highlight of the Sunday meal .

a boneless chicken breast with meaty portion and skin, used in cooking for its tender meat, often served as a main dish with sauces or accompaniments

Ex: She made a grilled chicken breast supreme , seasoned with herbs and served with a side of roasted vegetables .
meatloaf [noun]

a type of food made with meat, eggs, etc., baked in the shape of a loaf of bread

Ex: The meatloaf was seasoned with herbs and spices to create a flavorful , savory dish .