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Paella can be made with pretty much any ingredients, but it’s tough to top a shellfish paella made with a rich and intense stock.

Although it calls for pork belly, bacon, and chorizo, any cut of pork can be used in this recipe based on a traditional paella from days gone by.

Much like a radish, watercress can be high on the spicy spectrum, which makes it an excellent foil for the richness of a crispy pan-fried chicken cutlet.

This illustrated guide to making pains au chocolat will point you toward patisserie perfection.

This spaghetti with fennel and sardines turns a few simple pantry ingredients into a rustic seafood feast.

This simple but delicious sardine rillettes requires only two motor skills: opening a can of good sardines and smashing things together with a fork.

You can use just about any green vegetables in this vegan twist on one of Spain’s most famous dishes, but broccoli, artichokes, and zucchini are sure bets.

The spiral is a good starting point for you to test the waters with these German-influenced cookies, but feel free to vary their patterns and shapes to your liking.

With three layers of chocolate sponge cake, a spiked sour cherry filling, and whipped cream frosting, this German classic is bound to impress.

A summery lemon shandy is easy to make and may just be the world’s most refreshing drink.

Made with haricots verts, nutty brown butter, and toasted almonds, this French classic is a perennial favorite.

This easy blender béarnaise sauce stems from classic creamy hollandaise. A combination of vinegar, lemon juice, and tarragon gives it a bit of bright, fresh flavor.

Our favorite thing about banoffee pie isn’t the bananas, toffee, or whipped cream. It’s that you can make it without turning on the oven.

This classic Italian bread and tomato salad makes an ideal summertime side dish.

This make-ahead Sicilian dish makes a great party appetizer, but you can also eat it all by yourself with a few slices of crusty bread.

Enjoy light, crispy batter-fried squash blossoms alongside your favorite aperitivo.

If you’ve ever looked at a jar of mayo and wondered, “So what is this stuff exactly?” this homemade mayonnaise recipe is for you.