European

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This satisfying British staple is an excellent use for leftover mashed potatoes. You will need two cups for this recipe; bring them to room temperature before using.

This lovely treat is usually filled with simple whipped cream and presented at teatime. Inspired by a dessert from Ballymaloe Cookery School, this one is dressed up with luscious coffee-whiskey cream and coffee-flavored meringues.

This recipe for the classic Greek dessert called galaktoboureko is from Romeo, a delightful place in Old Town.

Irish chefs are gifted at making something special out of the simplest ingredients. This pretty side dish is a good example.

Here's a stick-to the- ribs specialty where the Slavic influences of Trieste are deliciously evident. It's a typical holiday and special-occasion dish that is usually served from a big pot at the dinner table. The pot is always returned to the table later in the evening so that guests can have a snack before they leave.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The deep hollow created by emptying the bread is filled with lots of goodies, and this becomes a deep-dish pizza.

A shrimp and scallop pasta dish with basil and fennel.

Good as the centerpiece of a meatless meal.

They're delicious served warm with butter, preserves or honey.

Pears are eaten widely in this part of the country, and Campari-based aperitivi begin many meals. Here the herb-based drink shows up after supper, adding its festive color and distinctive flavor to an easy-to-make pear dessert topped with a sauce incorporating Italy's famous mascarpone cheese. The pears are even better when accompanied by glasses of the Italian dessert wine Malvasia delle Lipari.

Kedgeree, an Indian-influenced British dish, dates back to the 1800s and is traditionally made with smoked whitefish. It can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.