If your travels will take you to Europe this year, make sure you try these foods highlighted by the editors at YumSugar.
One of the best parts about traveling is trying new foods and experiencing different cuisines first-hand. If your travels will take you to Europe this year, make sure you try these foods highlighted by the editors at YumSugar. Want to experience more foods from around the globe? Try these easy exotic recipes or check out these fast-food menu items sold abroad.
If you're planning a European adventure this summer, there are some dishes and ingredients that are simply not to be missed. The beauty of traveling throughout Europe is that it's so easy to experience a multitude of cultures, languages, and traditions. Each country has its own unique cultural identity, and thus, its own set of tastes and flavors that help define it. Click through to start planning your culinary tour of the continent.
When in England, a full English breakfast is not to be missed. Full is the operative word here, because that's exactly what you'll be all day after enjoying one of these. This dish typically includes eggs, Heinz beans, sausage, potatoes, mushrooms, a broiled tomato, and toast. How's that for a solid start to the day?
Wiener schnitzel is a very popular dish in Austria that features a boneless piece of meat (usually veal or pork) that has been pounded, breaded, and fried. It's served with a lemon wedge and a potato side.
Find a corner table at Café de Flore on Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris and order a rich slice of tarte tatin. This caramelized apple tart is loaded with sugar and butter, which is exactly what you need when you're on vacation.
While in Belgium, make sure to get your midmorning snack in waffle form. This waffle is similar to what we call a Belgian waffle in America. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar (or covered in Nutella), it is something that can't be missed.
Enjoy a grilled bratwurst on a soft roll with spicy mustard from a street vendor in Germany. Different regions have their own versions of this pork sausage, but all are well-loved and delicious. It's a culinary tradition that has been an important part of the country for centuries.
While you're in Croatia (or any Slavic country), do your very best to sit down to a plate of cevapcici (pronounced che-vap-chi-chi). These skinless sausages are made of mixed meats and spices, then grilled and served with onions, sour cream, kajmak, ajvar, or cottage cheese.
A fresh salad filled with the flavors of the region is a must while traveling in Greece. Horiatiki, or as it is more commonly known, Greek salad, is a summer salad of fresh vegetables, and feta cheese, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with oregano.
Though it's possible you've tried Swedish meatballs at Ikea, we suggest giving them a shot while actually in Sweden. These small meatballs are made up of a mixture of meats and spices, and often served with a boiled potato and lingonberry jam.
At first glance, this combination of flavors and textures doesn't sound like a winner, but upon further research, the two have been paired together for quite some time. While in Ireland, open yourself up to a long afternoon of delicious raw oysters and a hearty pint of Guinness.
Pan con tomate is a simple and classic tapa from Catalonia that is best enjoyed in the afternoon with a cold glass of white wine or cava in hand. It's simple — involving just bread, ripe tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and sometimes a rub of garlic — yet so satisfying.
When in Naples, it's almost irresponsible not to enjoy an authentic Neapolitan pizza. There are some pretty strict rules when it comes to Neapolitan pizza (there's even an association dedicated to it, Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana). The ingredients used are simple, uncomplicated, and out-of-this-world delicious.