Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
230 recipes
Mercimek Köftesi
Soft, spiced lentil kofte made with fine bulgur, fresh herbs and lemon — a traditional Turkish appetizer served in lettuce leaves.
Mi Goreng
Spicy-sweet Indonesian fried noodles with chicken, shrimp, egg and crunchy vegetables in a caramelized kecap manis sauce — a quick dish in the style of Jakarta street food.
Mee Goreng Mamak
Spicy Malaysian fried noodles with shrimp, tofu, potatoes and vegetables, quickly stir-fried in a wok over high heat.
Minestrone
A hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans, potatoes and small pasta, flavored with fresh basil and served with grated Parmesan.
Miso Ramen with Fried Tofu
A hearty miso ramen with golden pan-fried tofu, a soft marinated egg and shiitake mushrooms — a comforting Japanese dish you can easily make at home in 45 minutes.
Palestinian-Style Mulukhiyah
A thick Palestinian soup made from mulukhiyah leaves in a rich chicken broth, finished with a garlic-coriander sizzle and served with rice.
Moldovan Tochitura
Juicy pieces of pork and smoked sausages, stewed in their own juices with red wine and garlic, served with hot mamaliga, a fried egg and salty brynza.
Syrian-Style Molokhia with Chicken
Tender molokhia leaves stewed in a rich chicken broth with garlic, coriander and lemon — a vibrant Syrian dish for the family table.
Mshaat (Palestinian Cauliflower Fritters)
Golden Palestinian fritters made with tender cauliflower, parsley, onion and cumin.
Zucchini Mücver
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these Turkish zucchini fritters with dill, mint and herbs are served warm or at room temperature with thick yogurt.
Meat Solyanka
A rich, tangy-and-salty soup on beef stock with smoked meats, pickles, olives and lemon — a classic mixed solyanka of home cooking.
Nasi Goreng
Fragrant Indonesian fried rice with garlic, chili, and sweet kecap manis, topped with a fried egg and slices of fresh cucumber.
Nasi Kerabu
A Malaysian dish from Kelantan featuring blue rice, fresh ulam, toasted coconut, fish and a savory budu sauce.
Nigerian Unripe Plantain Stew
A thick, spicy Nigerian stew made with soft green plantains, smoked fish, palm oil, and greens.
Nigerian Okra Soup
A rich Nigerian okra soup with tender beef, shrimp and red palm oil, in which the vegetable develops its signature stretchy, draw texture.
Nigerian Egusi Soup
A thick, spicy Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds, beef, dried fish, palm oil and leafy greens.
German Frikadellen
Juicy flat patties made from a pork-and-beef mince, soaked bread, onion and mustard, fried to a golden crust.
Nokedli
Hungarian flour dumplings, nokedli, are a quick homemade side for paprikash or goulash: a thick egg dough is cut into small pieces straight into boiling water, and the cooked dumplings are then pan-fried in butter until lightly golden.
Sevillian-Style Chickpeas with Spinach
A hearty Andalusian tapa of tender chickpeas and spinach in a fragrant bread-and-garlic sauce, where sweet paprika and cumin are balanced by a splash of wine vinegar.
South Indian-Style Vegetable Korma
Tender vegetables in a mild coconut-cashew sauce with yogurt and warm whole spices — a fragrant South Indian korma for a homely dinner.
Vegetable Stir-Fry
Crisp broccoli, sweet peppers and carrots quickly stir-fried in a smoking-hot wok and coated in a glossy soy-oyster sauce — a vibrant Asian-style vegetable dish ready in 20 minutes.
Vegetable Ghiveci
Romanian ghiveci is a thick, fragrant vegetable stew in tomato sauce, where each vegetable keeps its own texture.
Polish Sour Cucumber Soup
A hearty Polish soup made with sour pickles, potatoes and carrots in a chicken or vegetable broth, finished with sour cream — pleasantly tangy and fragrant with fresh dill.
Ocopa Arequipeña
Tender boiled potatoes smothered in a velvety sauce made with huacatay, yellow Peruvian chili, peanuts and fresh cheese — a classic Arequipa appetizer.
Olivier Salad
A classic festive Olivier salad with boiled sausage, potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, and green peas, dressed with smooth mayonnaise.
Or lam (Laotian beef stew)
A thick Luang Prabang-style stew with beef, eggplant, mushrooms, the spicy mai sakhan vine and rice paste, traditionally served with sticky rice.
Osh Burida
A traditional thick Tajik soup with thinly cut homemade noodles, chickpeas, beans, and plenty of fresh herbs.
Pancit Bihon
Filipino rice vermicelli noodles with chicken, shrimp and crisp vegetables in a rich soy-oyster sauce.
Papa a la Huancaína
Boiled potatoes smothered in a thick cream-and-cheese sauce made with Peruvian yellow chili pepper, garnished with egg, olives and corn.
Papet Vaudois
A cozy Vaudois dish of tender leeks, potatoes and juicy cabbage sausages, braised in white wine and stock.