characteristics of european cuisine
The cuisines of Western countries are diverse by themselves, although there are common characteristics that distinguishes Western cooking from cuisines of Asian countries and others. Compared with traditional cooking of Asian countries, for example, meat is more prominent and substantial in serving-size. Bavarian cuisine. 2  Hungarian cuisine is the cuisine characteristic of the nation of Hungary and its primary ethnic group, the Magyars. 3  Traditional Hungarian dishes are primarily based on meats, seasonal vegetables, fruits, fresh bread, cheeses and honey.