Editors’ Collection

Cook the World Cup

Recipes for your match day celebrations from Spain, Argentina, England and France, whether you're watching the final or the Bronze Final. (You can find more game day recipes over here.)

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Paella Master Recipe
Mark Bittman
2641 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,641
50 minutes
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Chimichurri
J. Kenji López-Alt
3190 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,190
35 minutes
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Torrijas (Spanish-Style French Toast)
Steven Raichlen
252 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
252
40 minutes
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Chocolate Mousse
Genevieve Ko
1145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,145
20 minutes, plus overnight chilling
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Basque Cheesecake
Tanya Sichynsky, Marti Buckley
2973 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,973
1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling
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Tinto de Verano
Rebekah Peppler
1613 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,613
20 minutes, plus 1½ hours for optional syrup
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Poilâne’s Corn Sablés
Dorie Greenspan, Apollonia Poilâne
440 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
440
30 minutes, plus chilling and cooling
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Fugazzeta (Cheese-Stuffed Pizza)
Ham El-Waylly
325 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
325
1¼ hours, plus at least 2 hours’ proofing
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Le Grand Aioli
Gabrielle Hamilton
214 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
214
24 hours for curing cod, 2 hours 20 minutes active time
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Provoleta (Grilled Provolone Cheese)
David Tanis
169 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
169
30 minutes
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Ratatouille
Melissa Clark
4262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,262
3 hours
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
Mark Bittman, Simon Hopkinson
3910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,910
About 1 hour
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Coronation Chicken Salad
Melissa Clark
1814 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,814
1½ hours
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Sausage Rolls
David Tanis
807 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
807
2 hours
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Flan de Leche
Julia Moskin, Katie Button, Genevieve Ko
1375 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,375
1½ hours, plus chilling
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Meatball Toad-in-the-Hole
Yotam Ottolenghi
445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
445
About 2 hours
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Tea Sandwiches
Priya Krishna
197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
197
1 hour 20 minutes
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Huevos Rotos (Broken Eggs)
Ali Slagle
5056 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,056
30 minutes
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Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
1805 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,805
30 minutes
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Classic Gougères
Melissa Clark
1333 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,333
45 minutes
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Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)
David Tanis
105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
105
1 hour 20 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s resting
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Catalan Fideuà
David Tanis
153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
153
1½ hours
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Romesco Sauce
Martha Rose Shulman
906 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
906
30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour letting sauce stand
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Grilled Skirt Steak With Smoky Cucumber Chimichurri
Kay Chun
153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
153
35 minutes
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Dulce de Leche
Lidey Heuck
122 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
122
About 5 hours
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Alfajores
Melissa Clark
605 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
605
4 hours, plus cooling
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Pan Con Tomate
David Tanis
1026 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,026
30 minutes
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Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)
David Tanis
539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
539
25 minutes
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Beef Empanadas
David Tanis
1954 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,954
1½ hours
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Sangria
Lidey Heuck
205 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
205
15 minutes, plus at least 2 hours chilling
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Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
17015 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,015
20 minutes plus chilling time
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Spanish Tortilla
Mark Bittman
2980 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,980
40 minutes
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Samosa Pie
Rachel Wharton, Nadiya Hussain
1345 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,345
2½ hours, plus cooling
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Cook the World Cup

Recipes

Paella Master Recipe

Chimichurri

Torrijas (Spanish-Style French Toast)

Chocolate Mousse

Basque Cheesecake

Tinto de Verano

Poilâne’s Corn Sablés

Fugazzeta (Cheese-Stuffed Pizza)

Le Grand Aioli

Provoleta (Grilled Provolone Cheese)

Ratatouille

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Coronation Chicken Salad

Sausage Rolls

Flan de Leche

Meatball Toad-in-the-Hole

Tea Sandwiches

Huevos Rotos (Broken Eggs)

Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette

Classic Gougères

Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

Catalan Fideuà

Romesco Sauce

Grilled Skirt Steak With Smoky Cucumber Chimichurri

Dulce de Leche

Alfajores

Pan Con Tomate

Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

Beef Empanadas

Sangria

Best Gazpacho

Spanish Tortilla

Samosa Pie

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