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Western European

Discover classic Western European recipes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of France and Germany, featuring authentic French cuisine and traditional German dishes. From hearty German comfort food to elegant French pastries, savory sauces, and timeless bistro favorites, this collection highlights easy European recipes rooted in regional ingredients and generations of home cooking.

A hand pouring garlic aioli into French Fish Soup

Featured Recipe

French Fish Soup with Garlic Aioli

A rich, savory broth simmered with fresh fish, herbs, and vegetables. Served with a dollop of garlicky aioli for a classic French touch.

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France

  • French Fish Soup with Aioli and Fresh Vegetables
  • yeast free bugnes lyonnaises (beignets) from a remote village in France. Cut in diamond shapes, golden brown, and covered in powdered sugar.
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  • homemade croissants sit on elegant white plates over wooden cutting board in fresh breakfast in bed scene
    How To Make Puff Pastry Croissants At Home

Germany

  • Square image of a slice of pumpkin cheesecake
    German Pumpkin Cheesecake with Shortcrust
  • How to Make Beef Rouladen the Traditional German Way
  • Kalter Hund: German No-Bake Layered Chocolate Biscuit Cake

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    Simple Classic Greek Chickpea Soup (Revithia)
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    Sopa de Ajo: Healing Garlic Green Soup for a Cold
  • simple comforting bowl of 4 ingredient slow cooked irish beef stew in a large blue bowl styled over thick and cozy sweater
    Slow Cooked Irish Beef Stew (Crock Pot or Hob/Stove Top)
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    Anginetti: Italian Knot Cookies with Lemon or Sprinkles

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dark and moody photo of Becky Hadeed kneading arepas dough

Welcome, Friend!

I’m Becky Hadeed, a mother to 4, curious home cook, lover of extraordinary light, and host of The Storied Recipe Podcast. I consider it a great honor that my guests entrust me with their stories and allow me photograph and share their most treasured family recipes.

More About Me ->

Most Popular Recipes

  • two slices of chewy golden nian gao on pink plate
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  • hand holds flaky spiraled roti paratha (aka roti canai in malaysia) above lush green foliage.
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  • pollo frito puerto rican fried chicken with no flour in basket lined with red checked napkin
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    Ukrainian Red Fish in Tomato Sauce

Follow in Your Favorite Player

Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Listen to the Latest

Featured Episodes

  • 058 "I Wanted Something Different" with Juan Salazar of La Coop Coffee
  • 022 "I am Piotr's Granddaughter" with Lydia Cottrell
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