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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.

This classic French fish dish, swimming in brown butter and lemon, has all the trimmings of a romantic dinner for two—and it only takes 15 minutes to make.

Crisp, thinly sliced fennel ribbons (which have a licorice-like flavor) meet juicy orange wedges and briny olives in this fresh side.

Unlike marinara sauce, which takes an hour or more to reduce, pomodoro sauce is light, bright, and comes together in a fraction of the time. 

Our best Caesar salad recipe is classic version with a zesty homemade dressing and crunchy garlic croutons.

Not to be mistaken for American flapjacks (a.k.a. a stack of pancakes), these British oat bars make a fantastic on-the-go breakfast or snack.

The best angel food cake you’ve ever tasted is fewer than 10 ingredients away.

Choux puffs filled with store-bought ice cream are drizzled with a luxurious maple cream sauce, inspired by the iconic profiteroles at L’Express in Montreal.

The best part about gougères is that the dough freezes incredibly well, so you can have these ready to bake for a tasty happy hour snack whenever you want.

This oil-and-vinegar-dressed German potato salad is the light, bright side dish your BBQ needs.