Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
230 recipes
Syrne
Kazakh syrne — tender young lamb slow-cooked in a cauldron with onion, potatoes and vegetables in its own juices.
Singapore Noodles
Cantonese mei fun-style dish made with thin rice vermicelli, shrimp or chicken, egg and crisp vegetables, quickly stir-fried in a scorching-hot wok with fragrant curry powder until golden yellow.
Sinigang na Baboy
A sour Filipino soup made with pork, tamarind, tomatoes and vegetables, where a rich broth meets the fresh texture of vegetables.
Herring Smørrebrød
A classic Danish open sandwich on rye bread with pickled herring, delicate curry salad, egg, onion, and dill.
Sopes
Soft corn cakes with a crisped pinched edge, filled with creamy refried beans, cheese, lettuce and spicy salsa — a classic Mexican antojito.
Spanakopita
Classic Greek spanakopita — crisp phyllo pastry with a juicy filling of spinach, feta and fresh herbs.
Chicken Souvlaki
Juicy Greek chicken skewers with a lemon-oregano marinade, garlicky tzatziki, and warm pita.
Suiru Lagman
Uyghur homemade noodles with finely diced beef, vegetables and a rich spiced sauce.
Sumagiyeh
A rich festive dish from Gaza: tender beef, chard and chickpeas in a tangy sumac and tahini sauce.
Seafood Sundubu-jjigae
A spicy Korean soup with silken tofu, shrimp, oysters and mussels, served straight from the pot while still bubbling hot.
Soup Joumou
A hearty Haitian soup with tender beef, pumpkin purée, root vegetables and vermicelli — a festive dish that embodies freedom and independence.
Portuguese-style chickpea and spinach soup
A hearty Portuguese chickpea and spinach cream soup on a potato base, traditionally drizzled with fragrant olive oil before serving.
Ogbono Soup
A thick Nigerian soup made with ground ogbono seeds, beef, smoked fish and greens, served with fufu.
Shrimp Tacos
Crispy corn tortillas with spicy pan-seared shrimp, crunchy cabbage slaw and a delicate lime-avocado crema — a classic of Mexican coastal cuisine (Baja California).
Doenjang-jjigae
A hearty Korean stew simmered in anchovy stock with fermented doenjang paste, tofu, potato and vegetables — an everyday home dish served straight off the stove, piping hot, with a bowl of rice.
Thieboudienne
A Senegalese festive dish of fish, fluffy rice, rich tomato sauce, and large chunks of vegetables.
Tonkatsu
A crispy, juicy panko-breaded pork cutlet, double-fried using the classic Japanese technique, served with rice, shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
Tostadas with Chicken Tinga
Crispy corn tostadas topped with juicy chicken in a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce, refried beans, lettuce, and creamy garnishes.
Tuna Melt
A crispy grilled sandwich with a juicy tuna filling, pickles, and melted cheddar — a classic from American diners.
Turli Tava
A hearty traditional Macedonian turli tava — pork slow-baked in a clay dish with plenty of seasonal vegetables until tender, with a rich caramelized flavor.
Tutu de feijão
A creamy Minas Gerais-style purée of cooked beans thickened with manioc flour and enriched with crispy bacon and garlic — a traditional side dish from the state of Minas Gerais, usually served with rice, braised couve (collard greens) and fried pork fat or sausage.
Nepali Thukpa
A spicy Nepali soup with rice noodles, chicken, vegetables and a fragrant tomato base that warms you up and fills you up without feeling heavy.
Ugandan Rolex
Kampala street-style rolex — a soft chapati wrapped around a thin omelette with onion, tomatoes and crunchy cabbage.
Falafel
Crispy golden-brown balls of chickpeas, fresh herbs and spices — legendary Middle Eastern street food, traditionally served hot in warm pita with hummus and vegetables.
Fanesca
A thick Ecuadorian Easter soup made with salt cod, squash, grains, milk and traditional garnishes.
Feijão Tropeiro
A hearty Brazilian dish made with beans, crispy bacon, smoked sausage, eggs, collard greens, and toasted cassava flour.
Feijoada
Brazil's national stew of black beans, pork and smoked meats, slow-simmered into a thick, rich sauce and served with rice, sautéed collard greens and orange slices.
Fårikål
A Norwegian autumn dish in which tender lamb is slowly braised with white cabbage, black pepper and a small amount of water.
Vegetable Frittata
A fluffy Italian frittata with zucchini, bell pepper and spinach, baked under a layer of parmesan until golden — a hearty dish for breakfast or a light dinner.
Hayashi Rice
A Japanese home-style dish of thinly sliced beef, onion and mushrooms simmered in a rich wine-tomato sauce, served over hot rice.