Want To Move To Europe? Pick Or Pass On These Foods And We'll Suggest The Perfect Country!

Every country in the world is distinctive and unique in terms of its culture, its people, its language, its religion, and of course, its food. The latter - food - is the easiest way for tourists and non-natives to get a better understanding of the country that they find themselves in. It is difficult to learn a foreign language and it is challenging to grasp a different culture. It may even feel impossible to relate to the people that inhabit the country.

Food, on the other hand, is accessible to everyone. It is one of the easiest ways to understand a foreign culture and its people. And, without doubt, it is the most fun way to do so too. It requires little effort. Indeed, all one needs to have is a sense of adventure (after all, some exotic food can be slightly out there). When most people think of Europe, they think of boring - as opposed to exotic - food. And yet every country in Europe is different which means that national dishes also differ greatly, even between countries that border one another.

Of course, most of us would find living in a foreign country whose food we hate impossible, so when it comes to moving - or even visiting - we must choose wisely.

Question 1

Paella - Pick or Pass?

Paella is a popular Spanish rice dish but it hasn't been around for as long as some may think. Indeed, it is believed that it originated sometime in the 19th century. There exist various types of paella, including Valencian paella (the original paella for it is said that this dish originated in the region of Valencia), vegetable paella, seafood paella, chicken paella and mixed paella (seafood and chicken, for those who can’t choose between the two.)

Question 2

Pizza - Pick or Pass?

Does pizza really need a description? It is probably one of the most popular foods out there. It is basically a yeast flatbread topped with various ingredients, usually tomato sauce, cheese and meat although it is not unlikely to see pizza topped with a white sauce instead.

Question 3

Croque-Monsieur - Pick or Pass?

Croque-Monsieur is an extremely popular toasted French sandwich. Its main ingredients are bread, boiled ham, cheese, whipped eggs and salt and pepper. This sandwich is served in French cafes and first appeared on the menus sometime in the early 20th century.

Question 4

Croquettes - Pick or Pass?

Croquettes are another food that needs no introduction. Indeed, croquettes are popular worldwide. They are basically fried food rolls and more often than not are made from mashed potatoes (that are covered in breadcrumbs) although they can also be made from meat, cheese or even vegetables.

Question 5

Carbonara - Pick or Pass?

Carbonara is a popular pasta dish that is made with eggs. Its ingredients include pancetta, eggs, cheese (usually Parmesan or Pecorino), and black pepper although some people may make this sauce using cream. When it comes to choosing the pasta, most people go with spaghetti.

Question 6

Creme Brulee - Pick or Pass?

Creme Brulée – also referred to as “burnt cream” by some – is a delicious dessert. It is basically a layer of custard – that is more often than not vanilla flavored - which is topped with caramelized sugar. Creme Brulée has been around for quite a while. Indeed, its earliest written recipe dates all the way back to late 17th century.

Question 7

Goulash - Pick or Pass?

Goulash is a fancy name for a meat soup or a meat stew. Its main ingredients are meat, vegetables, noodles, and paprika and other spices although of course the ingredients largely depend on the person making it, and his or her nationality.

Question 8

Fish and chips - Pick or Pass?

As far as food goes, fish and chips is pretty self-explanatory. Indeed, as the name suggests, fish and chips is fried battered fish (usually hake or haddock) and deep-fried chips. Fish and chips originated sometime in the mid 19th century and today it is one of the most popular foods in England, Ireland, Scotland and New Zealand.

Question 9

Bean stew - Pick or Pass?

Stews are a great comfort food and there is probably no food that is heartier than a bean stew. In addition to beans, most stews are also made with meat (usually pork) and vegetables. Chickpeas are also a popular addition.

Question 10

Fried mozzarella balls - Pick or Pass?

Fried mozzarella balls are just that – small mozzarella balls that have been fried. Of course, their recipe calls for more than just mozzarella. Indeed, you also need flour, eggs and breadcrumbs. Fried mozzarella balls are not a meal in themselves but they do make for a delicious snack.

Question 11

Brie cheese - Pick or Pass?

Most people either love or hate Brie cheese. Brie is a soft cheese that is made from cow’s milk and its appearance is quite distinctive – it is a pale cheese with a grey tinge. Interestingly, the rind of this cheese is edible.

Question 12

Fried calamari - Pick or Pass?

Fried calamari is also pretty self-explanatory – it is simply squid with tentacles that has been fried. It is often served with chips and tomato sauce (or tartar sauce), as well as lemon wedges. Most people either love or hate this dish.

Question 13

Apple strudel - Pick or Pass?

Apple strudel is a popular dessert, especially in Germany and Austria. It is made from strudel pastry which is filled with apples (usually cooking apples for the more tart and sour the apples the better this dessert tastes), cinnamon, sugar, bread crumbs and in some cases, raisins.

Question 14

Focaccia - Pick or Pass?

Focaccia is an Italian bread-like food product. It is similar to pizza dough and is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is usually seasoned with little more than olive oil and salt but one can also find focaccia that is topped with herbs, cheese, and even vegetables.

Question 15

Bread dumplings - Pick or Pass?

Once again, bread dumplings are just that – dumplings made from bread. Their recipe calls for bread, milk, butter, and onion although the ingredients may vary slightly depending on who is making them. Bread dumplings often accompany roast pork or other meat dishes.

Question 16

Chicken tikka massala - Pick or Pass?

Chicken tikka masala – also known just as chicken tikka - is a chicken curry that is made from chicken, yogurt, cream, onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and chilli pepper. This dish has been around for quite a while although its exact origin is unknown. Most people believe that it originated either in the Punjab region or in Scotland.

Question 17

Doner kebab - Pick or Pass?

Doner kebab is basically seasoned meat that is cooked on a rotisserie and which is later cut into thin slices. This meat is often served stuffed inside bread – such as pita bread – or inside flatbread. More often than not it is accompanied with a salad made from lettuce, tomato, cucumber and chilli.

Question 18

Cobbler - Pick or Pass?

Cobbler can be either a sweet or a savory dish. Sweet cobbler consists of cake batter and a sweet filling (such as jam or fruit) whereas savory cobbler consists of dumplings and a savory filling. As is probably obvious, the cobbler in the image to the right is a sweet cobbler.

Question 19

Steak frites - Pick or Pass?

Steak frites is a dish that basically consists of steak and French fries, although more often than not it is also served with some kind of sauce. This dish is popular all throughout Europe, and especially in France and Belgium.

Question 20

Gnocchi - Pick or Pass?

Gnocchi refers to small dough dumplings that are made from semolina (or else from breadcrumbs or wheat flour), eggs and cheese. More often than not gnocchi are served instead of pasta. As such, they are often eaten with a tomato sauce or with pesto.

Question 21

Fried octopus - Pick or Pass?

Once again, fried octopus needs no explaining for it is just that – octopus that has been fried. According to foodies, it tastes much nicer than it sounds and indeed it is considered a delicacy in some parts of the world.

Question 22

Ham roll - Pick or Pass?

Just like the entry above, this one doesn’t need much explaining either. After all, a ham roll is just a bread roll filled with ham. It is simple yet delicious, and, believe it or not, it is considered one of the national foods of Austria.

Question 23

Black pudding - Pick or Pass?

Most people either love or hate black pudding. Its name is quite deceptive for it is not pudding at all. Rather, it is a specific type of blood sausage that is made from pork fat, pork blood, beef suet and oatmeal.

Question 24

Beef wellington - Pick or Pass?

Beef Wellington is a rather complicated dish. It consists of a fillet steak that is covered with pate as well as duxelles (basically a mushroom, onion, herb and black pepper paste) and which is then wrapped in pastry and baked until done.

Question 25

Crepes - Pick or Pass?

Crepes are very thin, French pancakes that are more often than not served with various fillings. Crepes can be either sweet (think lemon and sugar filling or Nutella filling) or savory (think of fillings such as ham and cheese.)

Question 26

Lasagna - Pick or Pass?

Lasagna is a popular Italian dish that is made from layers of pasta (known as lasagne) and layers of sauce, such as béchamel sauce. Lasagna can be made with meat or with vegetables, or indeed even with pesto. It is believed that this dish was invented sometime during the Middle Ages.

Question 27

Ragout (with lungs and heart) - Pick or Pass?

Ragout is basically a stew that is made from meat. A Jewish version of ragout – that is especially popular in Vienna – is made from the heart and lungs of a veal, as well as from vegetables, onion, salt and spices.

Question 28

Chorizo - Pick or Pass?

Chorizo is a fermented, smoked pork sausage that is often eaten raw (as an appetizer for example) but that can also be added to various dishes. Chorizo has been around for quite a while and is popular all over the world, including Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and South America.

Question 29

Full English breakfast - Pick or Pass?

The name might give away its origin, but full English breakfast is popular not only in England but all over the world. But what can one expect after having ordered this dish? Basically, full English breakfast consists of bacon and eggs, sausages, grilled tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, black pudding and toast.

Question 30

Macarons - Pick or Pass?

Macarons are cookie-like desserts that consist of meringue shells (made from sugar, icing sugar, egg white, and almond powder) and a sweet filling, usually ganache or buttercream. They have been around ever since 8th century A.D but they only became popular in the 16th century after they were brought over to France by the French queen Catherine de Medici.

Question 31

Spanish omelet - Pick or Pass?

Spanish omelettes are quite different to normal omelettes in that they are much thicker and have a variety of ingredients – as opposed to just eggs – in them. Indeed, most Spanish omelettes are made from eggs, potatoes, onion and garlic. It is more often than not served cold.

Question 32

Risotto - Pick or Pass?

Risotto is a delicious, creamy dish that consists of rice, broth, butter, onion, and Parmesan. Very often ingredients such as green beans and mushrooms are also added to make it more filling. The earliest written recipe for Risotto dates back to the 19th century.

Question 33

Duck confit - Pick or Pass?

Duck confit is a dish made from duck. It is not quite as easy to make as it sounds and the recipe for it calls for quite a lot of herbs, such as thyme and rosemary. Duck confit is often served with sautéed potatoes, seasonal vegetables or a fresh salad.

Question 34

Beef soup - Pick or Pass?

Beef soup is basically a soup made from clear broth and beef. The recipe for beef soup calls for ground beef, onion, egg whites, salt and chives and while it doesn’t sound particularly enticing, it is apparently rather delicious and is perfect for cold winter evenings.

Question 35

Scones - Pick or Pass?

Scones are a popular baked good that are made from wheat (or sometimes even oatmeal), baking powder, milk, butter and salt. They are often served at teatime and most people eat them with butter, jam and cream. They are popular all over Europe, but especially in England, Ireland and Australia.

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