This week I’ve been taking my Euro enthusiasm from the drawing board straight into the kitchen. A feast for both eyes and belly, They Draw & Cook hosts the biggest collection of illustrated recipes from artists the world over.
You can use the built-in Find a Recipe page and World Map to harvest inspiration from Italy, Poland, Slovenia and beyond. Just don’t dip your paintbrush in your cup of tea in the process (we’ve all been there).
Auntie Hanne’s Wintery and Speedy Cowberry Cream Cake by Silke Schmidt in Germany
“Eat Me More” Vegan Tiramisu by Alect Pee in Italy
Wonderful Warm Winter Soup by Doeke Van Null in the Netherlands
Quick and Lazy Strawberry Salad by Marianna Oklejak in Poland
Potica by Meta Wraber in Slovenia
Escalivada by Cristina Bueno in Spain
Swiss Alpine Macaronies by Stefanie Hess in Switzerland
Mama’s Cookies by eva forget-me-not in the Ukraine
They Draw & Cook‘s first printed book will be published in October 2011. You can subscribe to their newsletter, sign up to receive recipe collections and submit your own recipe.
What’s on your Euro-inspired table tonight? Let us know in the comments.
Recipes on the Blog | Plants and Edibles Category | Etsy’s Euro Week

144 comments
Sign in to add your ownPolClary says:
Pretty and educational! I love it!
2 years ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
I love they draw and cook! Its great to see such a varied range of artists and recipes. I particularly like the ones that reflect a little of the regionality of the place they've been made in : )
2 years ago
yaelfran says:
wowwwwwww!!!!!! Can not say how much I love those illustrators!!!!! CONGRATS all of youuu!!!!!!!
2 years ago
MegansMenagerie says:
That is so cool! Love this!
2 years ago
atelierpompadour says:
so cool!!
2 years ago
atelierpompadour says:
so cool!!
2 years ago
DecadesOfVintage says:
These just stir the imagination
2 years ago
AllysAntiques says:
very pretty images!
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Great!
2 years ago
DecoFamara says:
That's soo cool!!!
2 years ago
woolenmoss says:
Love it!
2 years ago
vaporqualquer says:
that's awesome! love it!
2 years ago
Addy says:
I've never heard of them! Thank you!
2 years ago
BingoBox says:
Truly wonderful - cheers !
2 years ago
felicitycrew says:
Yummy! I guess I'll prepare some delicious Italian pasta tonight! Maybe with asparagus and prosciutto...
2 years ago
pipapiep says:
wow, great!
2 years ago
VitaNostra says:
These are amazing. Love the originality. Brings a whole new level of creativity to cooking. I'd love to see these in my kitchen!
2 years ago
FreakyPeas says:
What a great idea. I love the illustrations. Put some fun in that boring Joy of Cooking cookbook.
2 years ago
magalerie says:
I knew Lucile's work and I love it. Thanks for sharing all those beautiful illustrations :)
2 years ago
ikabags says:
Me too i know :) Love love love her work :)
2 years ago
MagicMarkingsArt says:
What an inspiring idea and wonderful tribute to many regional recipes which have been handed down over time. This makes cooking look like fun!
2 years ago
ikabags says:
All is wonderful !
2 years ago
SailThouForth says:
Gorgeous!! I love the illustrations. The combination of recipes and whimsical drawings reminds me of "The Secrets of Pistoulet."
2 years ago
NoMoreTwistHandmade says:
you know, one of the reasons i enjoy molly katzan of moosewood's cookbooks so much is her hand illustrations and beautiful handwriting that adorn each page. so i am so excited to learn about this project connecting us to more artist-cooks who create a feast for all our senses. thanks!
2 years ago
sockmonster says:
fantastic really ( :
2 years ago
NecessiTees says:
Love the idea of that cookbook! Brilliant:) I am signing up for their newsletter immediately. Thanks for the article!!!
2 years ago
SharonFosterArt says:
One of the best blog posts EVER and the illustrations are FABULOUS!
2 years ago
acuriousbrood says:
A must have. The combination of two of my favorite things, imaginative illustration and food, drawing me right in. Wonderful!
2 years ago
thepinkswan says:
AHH! I LOVE it! I wish all my recipe books looked like this! Great work! :D
2 years ago
SouthIndustry says:
I love your work, congratulation!
2 years ago
Parachute425 says:
Love it! On my wish list.
2 years ago
HoneysuckleLane says:
I always enjoy seeing artwork featured! I love the warm, sepia tone of Mama's Cookies.
2 years ago
PeriDotbyDuni says:
Love all the illustrations! Very entertaining :)
2 years ago
NangijalaJewelry says:
Truly wonderful!
2 years ago
MissHildebrandt says:
Oh yes, I've done that for years. When I was poor in college I would fancy up some recipe cards and ribbon them all together; making them gifts.
2 years ago
ThePeachTree says:
Mmmm.. growing, creating and eating foooood :)
2 years ago
andinstitch says:
What an absolute fabulous idea and gorgeous drawings! I'm hooked. Thanks for sharing.
2 years ago
JasmineLund says:
What a treat! I especially love the potica... that's one of my favorite things to make and eat at Christmas time. Chopping the walnuts tiny for the filling, tasting so much of it that my stomach stretches for the feasting to come, baking it on my wonderful stone until it's a perfect golden brown, and drizzling powdered sugar mixed with milk for it... aahhh, joyful memories! Of course, eating it is the best, and if there's any left after Christmas breakfast, the whole family nibbles at it when it's sitting on the counter... it doesn't ever last the week out, no matter how much I make.
2 years ago
Earleyimages says:
These are so great
2 years ago
maimy says:
!! Love!! Why have I never seen that website before?! x
2 years ago
kmodine says:
OhMyGoodness these are lovely!
2 years ago
ericawalker says:
These are such fun, thanks!
2 years ago
sweetsocietybakery says:
Brilliant! I love it!!!
2 years ago
studiosss says:
oh wow oh wow!!!!! salli and nate here, from "they draw and cook"... this post is awesome! thank YOU!!!! such a great tribute to all of the wonderful illustrators and cooks everywhere! ...now if only I can scoot away from etsy-land without making a purchase or 2 or 3...; )
2 years ago
daisyvortex says:
I think I just found another craft to do. Love this.
2 years ago
myvintagecrush says:
Perfection! I love the vegetable people : p
2 years ago
TheSewingGin says:
These would definitely make cooking more fun!
2 years ago
CashmereJewels says:
this is great!
2 years ago
thetailorsstories says:
Love this!!! Thanks for sharing. :)
2 years ago
WhisperingOak says:
The illustrations are so original and so pretty
2 years ago
themoonbeam says:
As a teacher, I think these recipes are great examples of multi-disciplinary learning and of the appeal to fdifferent learning styles. We all learn better from words AND pictures - are most of us anyway.
2 years ago
KMalinka says:
Very interesting illustrations!
2 years ago
sarahevillustration says:
There are some really beautiful drawings here, all seem to play with the use of texture that I juts can't help to fall in love with when I see it used like this. I would love to be a culinary illustrator too!
2 years ago
tortillagirl says:
What a brilliant feature. I adore all of these illustrations and all of these artists are extremely talented. Oh, and on my dinner table tonight is ratatouille :)
2 years ago
accentonvintage says:
The cook books are more interesting with those wonderful illustrations!
2 years ago
tricotaria says:
Great post! well, we'll have baked fish for dinner tonight...
2 years ago
lindaketelhut says:
A terrific collection of artwork and recipes, and a brilliant idea. Look forward to seeing the book.
2 years ago
terraworks says:
This is fun and inspiring to look at~ The book should be amazing!
2 years ago
purevintageclothing says:
So Fantastic !
2 years ago
PennySpoonerCeramics says:
Wonderful - just want to buy it straight away!
2 years ago
Pulguinha says:
Very beautifull cards.
2 years ago
iCanColorinFrench says:
Congrats Nate and Salli!
2 years ago
ChocolateStarShop says:
I didn't know there was such a thing, how inspiring! Beautiful and fun!
2 years ago
blevison says:
Amity - I love this!
2 years ago
catalina4fire says:
ohh i love this for a million reasons. Oh to have a cookbook like this.
2 years ago
cowboybunny says:
Wow, I've already gotten lost in their recipes! What an awesome way to cook!
2 years ago
frommylifetoyours says:
I love the drawings . Great job
2 years ago
SacredSymbolStudios says:
awesome illustrations....and recipes!
2 years ago
KeepEvolving says:
These are fabulous.
2 years ago
collectiblesatoz says:
Very unique. Thanks for sharing.
2 years ago
bialakura says:
Great recepies so beautifully illustrated! Awsome idea:)
2 years ago
ThePolkadotMagpie says:
I really loved this blog. Thanks!
2 years ago
NGIllustration says:
Yay yay to Nate n Salli! I can't wait to see the book. So excited!!
2 years ago
designlab443 says:
great illustrations!
2 years ago
redemptionart says:
Real nice, love the intergration of the mediums!
2 years ago
TheBloomingThread says:
bring the joy to cooking! all the different illusrations are wonderful~
2 years ago
EverydayCookies says:
...cowberry cream cake? wonderful! too cute!
2 years ago
SparrowMoon says:
Mama's Cookies is the best! These make cooking look easy!
2 years ago
NurseyBangBang says:
Did a blog about these guys recently and they were kind enough to get back to me. They are both really passionate about their recipe project.
2 years ago
lucileskitchen says:
I am becoming a big fan of Nate and Salli ! Fantastic cool blog :D
2 years ago
poedra says:
ooh... i love this, i've become a big fan in no time! WWWinter Soup sounds perfect for supper today! thanks!!!
2 years ago
percivalroad says:
inspiring!!!!!!!!
2 years ago
EllaParry says:
Love it!!!,very inspiring!xxx
2 years ago
ozzart says:
so fun!
2 years ago
girliepains says:
Beautiful illos!
2 years ago
pamwares says:
the illustrations are awesome. I look forward to hearing more about the book when it comes out in October...hint, hint!
2 years ago
AlisaBrides says:
That's a wonderful idea with serious family heirloom potential!
2 years ago
LittleBlueMoon says:
really pretty. :}
2 years ago
theroyal says:
these are great
2 years ago
BanglewoodSupplies says:
These are awesome. I really love the last one with the women facing each other! Art and Food my two favorite things!
2 years ago
smileshop says:
Love the site!!
2 years ago
ChrissiesRibbons says:
Oh beautiful!
2 years ago
baubletjes says:
Thanks for this eye opener. I have just spent the last hour trawling their site. Beautiful!
2 years ago
kimslittlemonsters says:
This is sooo lovely! I think I'll submit a recipe my self soon! :)
2 years ago
giardino says:
I have an illustrated recipe included in TheyDrawandCook's new book! Sally and Nate are great to work with and tirelessly promote other artists.
2 years ago
ramielsan says:
Art + Cooking, necessary pleasures in life :)
2 years ago
modhmary says:
beautiful!
2 years ago
LaurenAlexander says:
Wow. Making pizza tonight and illustrating myself doing it would be fun!
2 years ago
BethBee says:
Cool site! Recipes are always better with drawings!! I have an illustrated cookbook, but it's black & white pen&ink
2 years ago
BonitaBellita says:
The illustrations make cooking that much more fun! What a brilliant concept... love it!
2 years ago
Jauretsi says:
So cool! I want one! :-) Also, I'm hungry.
2 years ago
cosmichippodesigns says:
Among the best looking recipes Ive ever seen. So much talent in this book.
2 years ago
juliems3 says:
This is wonderful! :)
2 years ago
FancyMaple says:
Amazing Work! Love it!
2 years ago
WordisonFire says:
lovely :) x
2 years ago
sistersoncanvas says:
ñam ñam
2 years ago
catiques says:
Fun yet amazing work.Great Talent.
2 years ago
TheMillineryShop says:
very cool
2 years ago
ruthcharltonceramics says:
Really great. Don't suppose I'll get to make the grub but love the idea!
2 years ago
EgyptianInspirations says:
Absolutley fabulous. x
2 years ago
marasdesigns says:
love it!!!! can't wait to share with my daughers.
2 years ago
TheMechanicalAngel says:
what a great idea! excellent illustrations.
2 years ago
Fambee says:
Fantastic! :)
2 years ago
Fambee says:
Fantastic! :)
2 years ago
thebeachhousegallery says:
How fun, forget the recipes just look at the amazing illustrations! I own dozens of cookbooks, but nothing European. It does take me back to Molly Katzen's early illustrations in "Moosewood", and her cookbook "Broccoli Forest ". Both a must for any veggie or vegan appetite. Inez Dunn
2 years ago
SeaUnicorns says:
I've been trying so many new recipes lately that I've decided to compile them all in a crafty little cookbook...jagged edges, cut-outs, frayed ribbons, and illustrations! This is such inspiration! A feast for the eyes and tummy! :)
2 years ago
fivetenfifteen says:
♥ i love lucile! ♥
2 years ago
miski says:
lindo! te felicito
2 years ago
SerantoniDesigns says:
Fabulous idea! Culinary Folk/Fine Art -- love it! Stay Inspired :) Mary Serantoni SERANTONI Designs
2 years ago
FishesMakeWishes says:
Such a fantastic collection of amazingly illustrated recipes! makes me wish I was a better cook so I could try making each one :-)
2 years ago
firebellyArt says:
I'd love to do this with cookie recipes. Great collection!
2 years ago
poorjimsvintage says:
HOORAY! Recipe illistrations!
2 years ago
tinyrex says:
What a wonderful thing to do, now I know what I'm going to make my mum for Mother's Day.
2 years ago
sherrylouart says:
How fun! Love the kids cooking. Brings back fond memories.
2 years ago
Pagey says:
Oh! How lovely.
2 years ago
lepetitruban says:
This is lovely~
2 years ago
WoodsyWools says:
wonderful!!!
2 years ago
vintagemaison says:
I just love their work! I collect cookery books so this one is going on my wishlist!
2 years ago
Rawclates says:
Culinary Illustrations are adorable. End of Story. We are working on some for our artisan raw chocolates! http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Rawclates/167683799932761
2 years ago
minniegrace says:
I love them!
2 years ago
trickie says:
Loving this! Inspirational because of both the illuustration and the opportunity to make something new to eat.
2 years ago
HollyDaise says:
Fantastic! A great read. Hx
2 years ago
littlevys says:
I love all the colors and illustrations! An extra plus that we get some delicious recipes out of it too!
2 years ago
nastus says:
me encantan
2 years ago
FruttiTuttiBeadCandy says:
AWESOME I love it ;-)
2 years ago
Tidepools says:
I love food and colorful illustrations....how can it get any better. This is awesome.
2 years ago
BeHaveUrbanAtelier says:
The second one is by a friend of mine, he has an equally talented brother that designed my shop logo!
2 years ago
theelenacollection says:
Amazing images and love the drawings, cant wait to submit my own recipe! And I have signed up for the newsletter..
2 years ago
eyeshoot says:
What a fabulous body of work, I'm really impressed! I'd love to be able to do something along those lines with my shopping list collection. Shame I can't draw though.......
2 years ago
MODAcrochet says:
very cute images,love it.
1 year ago
superbadfriend says:
FABULOUS! How did I not know about this sooner? YAY! THANKS! :)
1 year ago
tensirk says:
what a great way to encourage baking and cooking. I love the illustrations and the different themes they have. Super cute! Kirsten http://bodyofyoga.wordpress.com/
1 year ago
cloud9designstudio says:
This is a fabulous article! I love They Draw & Cook and I will submit a recipe soon! :)
1 year ago
petaljewellery says:
These are really nice!
1 year ago