European Archives - Jo Cooks https://www.jocooks.com/category/cuisine/european/ Simple - Easy - Comfort Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:16:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.jocooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png European Archives - Jo Cooks https://www.jocooks.com/category/cuisine/european/ 32 32 Gruyère & Leek Scalloped Potatoes https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/gruyere-leek-scalloped-potatoes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/gruyere-leek-scalloped-potatoes/#respond Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:16:28 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=97578 Creamy Gruyère and leek scalloped potatoes being lifted from the baking dish, showing tender layers and browned cheesy top.These Gruyère & Leek Scalloped Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, layered potato perfection with just the right hint of garlic and nutmeg. Comforting, rich, and destined to disappear faster than anything else on the table. Here’s how this comes together. It’s a simple process, but it helps to build it in the right order so the…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/gruyere-leek-scalloped-potatoes/feed/ 0 Lamb Stew https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/lamb-stew/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/lamb-stew/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:13:33 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=17555 freshly made irish lamb stew in a dutch oven garnished with parsley.This Lamb Stew has all the soul of an old-fashioned Irish recipe, slow cooked, rich, and deeply comforting. Tender chunks of lamb simmered low and slow until the broth turns rich, hearty, and perfect for dipping warm bread into. Ingredients and Tips This isn’t a stew you rush through. It’s simple but a few small…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/lamb-stew/feed/ 22 Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad) https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:59:48 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=97084 Fresh Maroulosalata topped with feta, surrounded by mint leaves, lemon halves, and honey for garnish.Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad) – Crisp romaine, fresh herbs, a bright lemon dressing, and creamy feta come together in the most refreshing salad you’ll ever toss. It’s light, crunchy, and exactly what you want next to grilled meats, roasted potatoes, or a warm pita with tzatziki. Finely slice the romaine lettuce into thin ribbons. Add…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad/feed/ 4 Spatchcock Chicken https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/spatchcock-chicken/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/spatchcock-chicken/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:42:01 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=16666 Whole roasted spatchcock chicken in a red cast iron skillet with crispy golden brown skin and herb seasoning.Spatchcock Chicken – This is hands down my favorite way to roast a chicken because it’s quick and easy, and you end up with juicy chicken in the middle, crispy skin, aka the chicken of your dreams in under an hour. This is the BEST chicken I have ever made!!! I never spatchcocked before, I…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/spatchcock-chicken/feed/ 50 Weeknight Beef Bourguignon (Julia Child Inspired) https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/beef-bourguignon/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/beef-bourguignon/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:45:57 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=16039 freshly made beef bourguignon in a large pot.Beef Bourguignon is one of those dishes that sounds fancy and complicated (and French!), it’s really it’s just beef stew’s French cousin. Usually, I’d sat aside a whole Sunday to make it while wearing pearls and channeling Julia Child. But we are busy people. So here’s my solution: break it down so you make it…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/beef-bourguignon/feed/ 134 One Pot Beef Stroganoff https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/one-pot-beef-stroganoff/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/one-pot-beef-stroganoff/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:08:38 +0000 http://www.jocooks.com/?p=9503 beef stroganoff with noodles in a dutch oven.Let’s be honest, the only thing better than Beef Stroganoff is Beef Stroganoff that does not leave you with a sink full of dishes. This one pot version has all the good stuff: beef, mushrooms, noodles, and creamy sauce in a single pot. Less cleanup, more eating. Heat a bit of oil in your pot…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/one-pot-beef-stroganoff/feed/ 151 Yellow Rice https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/yellow-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/yellow-rice/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:03:25 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=61874 yellow rice in a white bowl garnished with parsley.Yellow Rice – light, fragrant, and done in 20 minutes. This simple Spanish style rice is the secret to making dinner feel complete without breaking a sweat. Melt your butter in a saucepan and add the rice. Stir it around so every grain gets a buttery hug. Let it toast for a couple minutes until…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/yellow-rice/feed/ 40 Mini Blueberry Galettes https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/mini-blueberry-galettes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/mini-blueberry-galettes/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:47:20 +0000 http://www.jocooks.com/?p=14780 Freshly baked mini blueberry galette topped with whipped cream and mint leaves, surrounded by extra blueberries on parchment paper.Mini Blueberry Galette – Flaky, buttery pastry hugging a warm, jammy blueberry filling. These mini galettes are the lazy baker’s answer to blueberry pie. If using store bought pie crust, take it out of the fridge about 10 minutes before rolling so it’s easier to handle. For homemade, lightly flour your surface and roll to…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/mini-blueberry-galettes/feed/ 54