What kind of dishes would you like to have on a Sunday evening? Something sweet? Or something salty and savory? Well, when it comes to meals that fit a light mood, continental food cuisine is the best.
One of the best things about continental food is the fact that they are really easy to make and does not require much time or ingredients. Most continental foods are made of ingredients that are easily available in the European household.
The reason that we told European households is that continental food or continental dishes symbolizes European food delicacies. A lot of people confuse oriental food with continental food, but there are certain differences.
Oriental food means the food habits or cuisines of south Asia, while continental food encompasses the European region. Oriental food includes more vegetables and spices, whereas continental food includes more usage of sauces and meat.
If you are throwing a small house party or even just want to make your free evenings a little bit delicious, continental food dishes are the best option for you. Even if you are a vegetarian, the vegetarian alternatives to these foods are no less.
Moving forward, we’ll be discussing some top continental food recipes for you to try. So, read till the end!
Continental Food: French Toast
No. 1 dish that we have on our list is French Toast. One of the funniest things about this dish is that though it is called French Toast, it has no relation to France. In fact, it is actually an American dish. In 1974 Joseph French invented this dish. So, without any further delay, let’s look at the recipe.
To make French Toast, you will need the following ingredients –
- Bread
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Orange Zest
- Sugar
- Salt
- Fruits like strawberries, bananas, blueberries, etc.
Start with preparing the egg mixture. Take a bowl and crack a few eggs in them. Then add some milk to it. Though not all recipes include cinnamon or orange zest, adding these can make the taste even better.
Now, cut the bread as per your preference. But try to cut in such a way that it becomes easy for the bread to absorb the egg mixture. After that, dip the bread in the mixture and fry in a pan with butter until golden brown.
To finish it up, add fruits like strawberries or bananas while serving.
Continental Food: Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich is one of the easiest to-make recipes in continental cuisine. Just like any other sandwich, it is all about the sauces. These are the ingredients to be used –
- Bread
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Salt
- Mayonnaise
- Honey-mustard sauce
- Chicken
- Ketchup
You can adjust the toppings and the sauces according to your taste.
To start, boil some boneless chicken and keep it aside. Now, take a slice of bread and add your toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion, etc. Keep the chicken in the middle and add sauces. After that, add another layer of toppings and bread, and you are all set!
Continental Food: Pancakes
Pancakes are among the most common breakfast foods in Europe. It is very easy to make and keeps you full for a longer time. Here are the ingredients to use –
- Flour
- Milk
- Butter
- Homey or Maple Syrup
- Salt
- Sugar
For making the pancake batter, add some flour, milk, sugar, salt, and butter to a bowl and mix it well. Don’t make it too smooth. Then, heat a pan and spread the batter on it. Once golden brown, flip it to the other side.
While serving, add a little piece of butter on top and honey. You can use maple syrup as an alternative.
Continental Food: Caesar Salad
Ceaser Salad is not only popular but also comes under the celebrity food category. It’s very healthy and can be made for a quick meal. The ingredients are –
- Romaine Lettuce
- Parmesan Cheese
- Crisp Croutons
- Dressing
The most important part of this dish is the dressing. Take some minced garlic, dijon, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar in a bowl and mix it well. Dump your lettuce and croutons into it. Add some salt and pepper as per your taste and also some parmesan cheese.
Continental Food: French Fries
French fries are one of those continental food dishes that are popular all over the world. Though it looks very simple, french fries are not normal fries. The texture should be crisp outside and moist inside.
To achieve this texture, these are the steps you can follow –
Peel your potatoes and cut them into french fries shapes. Then wash them thoroughly with water and keep them in ice water for 1-2 hours. After that, dry them with a towel. Make sure that the fries are completely dry. Heat the pot of oil and fry the potatoes. Then take them out and put them aside for some time.
Turn the heat up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the potatoes again. Once they are golden brown, take them out and sprinkle some spices as per your preference.
Continental Food: Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza is one of the most popular food in America. In the walk and talk city, Cheese Pizza becomes the easiest to have food. Cheese, pizza dough, and sauce are all you need.
First, bake the pizza dough, and then add the pizza sauce and Mozzarella cheese. After that, bake it once again.
Continental Food: Hash Browns
Hash Browns are nothing but fried grated potatoes. They are mostly served as a side dish with sandwiches.
At first, boil the potatoes and grate them with a grater. Add spices as per your preference and make a shape of a patty. Then gry them till golden brown.
Lasagna:
Lasagna is among those continental foods that are rich in ingredients. Lasagna is actually a name of a noodle. The dish is made by making layers of these noodles with stuffing in the middle. Let’s look at the recipe.
Heat a pan and add some chopped garlic and onion. Fry a little bit, then add some sausage and ground beef. Then add some tomato paste, tomato ketchup, and water. Now it’s the time for seasoning. You can use Salt, sugar, basil, fennel seeds, pepper, and parsley, and then cook it for 1 hour.
Once it’s cooked, take an oven-friendly pot and spread layers of this mixture, boiled lasagna noodles, and cheese. Once done, bake it for 25 minutes.
Cottage Cheese Sweet Corn Soup
This recipe is really good for winter evenings. The sweet and savory flavor of corn is really an appetizer. Here is the recipe –
Boil some water and add salt, sugar, and crushed pepper to it. After that, put the paste of corn flour. It will increase the thickness of the soup and stir a little bit. Then add boiled sweet corns and cheese.
Chicken and Spinach Macaroni:
If you are throwing a house party, this recipe can make you the showstopper.
Start by boiling the noodles with some salt in the water. After that, heat some oil and add chopped garlic. Then put some flour and butter in it. Once it melts, stir while adding milk and let it come to a boil.
Then add your boiled chicken and fresh spinach to them. Add some parmesan cheese and cook once everything comes together,
Conclusion:
We hope you liked these recipes. No matter what the occasion is, continental food can really help you save time without compromising your taste. Also read Top 10 Recipes from Odisha Food Corner.
