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Spain - Spanish omelette - The Spanish omelette is made with potatoes and eggs, and can also contain meat, peppers, mushrooms, vegetables, and a whole range of delicious ingredients!

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Spain - Paella - Seafood such as prawns, squid, and mussels make up this dish which has a hint of saffron and olive oil.

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Italy - Pizza - Never mind your taste or preference, you have to try classic Italian pizza with a thin base, best served in the south of the country.

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Italy - Risotto - Creamy rice can be combined with various ingredients: mushrooms, seafood, and peas are just some of your options!

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Italy - Polenta - A very typical plate in the north if Italy, polenta can be served in a variety of ways: hot, cool and solid, fried, or grilled. It's delicious any which way!

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France - Ratatouille - A classic dish made with zucchini, tomato and aubergine. It is a very popular dish in the Nice and Provence regions.

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France - Choucroute Garnie - This dish is made of several kinds of meat such as sausages, bacon and other salted meats. It is often accompanied by potatoes.

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France - Bouillabaisse - This dish originates from the city of Marseille and contains various kinds of seafood. You have a lot of choice of ingredients if you decide to make it!

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Scandinavia - Smørrebrød - This is a really mouth-watering dish. Found in Scandinavian countries like Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, it is essentially an open sandwich topped with salmon.

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Austria - Schnitzel - Breaded pork which is normally served with potatoes. Aside from Austria, this dish can also be found in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.

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Poland - Pierogi - Pierogi is a kind of dumpling, filled with cheese, minced meat, vegetables, or potato. This dish can also be found in countries such as Ukraine, Lithuania, and Slovakia.

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Russia - Stroganoff - The original recipe for Stroganoff uses sauteed pieces of beef with mustard and fresh cream.

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England - Fish and Chips - A breaded fish fillet with chips. A simple and classic dish which can also be found in Ireland.

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England - Steak and Kidney Pie - A pie filled with beef, flavored with onion, butter and meat stock.

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Hungary - Goulash - This typical Hungarian dish is a mix of meat and vegetables. It's usually quite spicy and served with rice or pasta.

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Switzerland - Fondue -

Fondue is one of those dishes that has spread beyond its original borders, but it's best in Switzerland!

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Monaco - Crêpe Suzette - Straight from Monaco is a delicious desert, the Crêpe Suzette. This pancake includes a drop or two of liqueur on top, and is great with strawberries!

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Portugal - Bacalhau à Brás - You have to try Bacalhau à Brás if you go to Portugal. This typical Portuguese dish is made of shredded salted cod, eggs, and potatoes.

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Portugal - Pastel de Nata - Another Portuguese tip is the pastel de nata. These egg tart pastries were chosen as one of the seven wonders of Portuguese gastronomy in 2011. Definitely worth a try!

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Germany - Sauerbraten - This dish traditionally contains roasted horse meat, but other meats can be used. Normally the meat is marinated for around 10 days in vinegar, wine, herbs, and spices.

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Germany - Apple Strudel - Now for a sweet German tip. Apple Strudel is a traditional pastry filled with apple, cinnamon, raisins, and a touch of sugar. Delicious, right?

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Belgium - Moules Frites - Moules Frites is a Belgian culinary special with traces of French and Dutch inspiration. This portion of mussels is usually served with potatoes.

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Greece - Moussaka - Possibly the Greek dish best known to tourists. It is made with a mix of minced lamb meat, onion, olive oil, tomato, eggplant, and white cream.

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Greece - Gemista - In Greek, 'gemista' means 'stuffed' and is made with tomato or peppers with rice and a drop of olive oil. Delicious!

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Ireland - Irish Stew - This stew is made with beef or lamb, potatoes and onions. Some variants also contains carrots, celery, and garlic. For an extra hint of flavor, add some beer or wine to the pot.

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Ireland - Shepherd’s Pie - This cozy dish is made of minced beef with onions, and a layer of mashed potatoes on top.

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Sweden - Gravlax - Marinated salmon in a mix of large grain salt, sugar, and spices. The salmon should be cut in thin pieces before being left to marinate for a few days.

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Netherlands - Soused herring - Raw herring is served with onion and potatoes, a typical dish in the Netherlands.

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Netherlands - kibbeling -

Fresh, breaded fish accompanied by fries. Simple, but delicious!

See also: The best cuisines in the world, ranked

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