Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
230 recipes
Bread Dumplings
Tender Bavarian bread dumplings with milk, eggs, onion and parsley, perfect for soaking up a rich gravy.
Hobak-jeon (Korean Zucchini in Egg Batter)
Tender slices of young zucchini in a thin, golden coating of egg and flour, served with a simple soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Lithuanian Cold Borsch (Šaltibarščiai)
A refreshing cold beet soup made with kefir, crisp cucumber, fresh herbs and egg, served with warm potatoes on the side.
Zurich Veal Ragout
Tender veal with mushrooms in a creamy wine sauce, served with crispy Swiss rösti.
Chawanmushi
A delicate Japanese steamed egg custard made with dashi, chicken, shrimp and shiitake mushrooms, cooked gently until silky smooth.
Chakapuli
A Georgian spring dish made with tender lamb, plenty of fresh tarragon, sour tkemali plums and dry white wine.
Lamb Chakapuli
Tender lamb slow-cooked in dry white wine with plenty of fresh tarragon, cilantro and sour green tkemali plums — a vibrant spring Georgian dish.
Zhajiangmian
Springy wheat noodles tossed with a rich sauce of fermented soybean pastes, tender pork and crisp cucumber — a classic of Beijing cuisine.
Chivito
A giant Uruguayan sandwich made with thin beef steak, ham, crispy bacon, melted mozzarella, a fried egg, olives and roasted peppers — Uruguay's national pride in one hearty meal.
Çoban Salatası
A refreshing Turkish salad of finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers with a light olive oil and lemon dressing.
Chow Mein
Juicy chicken or pork, crisp cabbage and carrot, and egg noodles stir-fried in a wok with a glossy soy-oyster sauce — classic Chinese chow mein, ready faster than takeout.
Šaltibarščiai
A vibrant cold Lithuanian soup with beetroot, kefir, crisp cucumber and herbs, traditionally served with hot potatoes.
Shawarma
Juicy chicken thigh marinated in yogurt with Middle Eastern spices, roasted until golden-brown, and wrapped in warm lavash with fresh vegetables, cilantro and a homemade garlic-dill sauce.
Swabian Maultaschen
Tender Swabian Maultaschen with a meat-and-spinach filling, served in a clear broth or with golden-fried onions.
Sheikh al-Mahshi
Tender baby zucchini stuffed with lamb and pine nuts, simmered in a rich, velvety yogurt sauce — a classic Syrian dish for the family table.
Sheftalia
Juicy Cypriot meat sausages with onion and parsley, wrapped in thin pork caul fat and grilled over coals.
Spätzle with Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Tender homemade spätzle paired with sautéed mushrooms and a rich cream sauce — a cozy dish from southern German cuisine.
Yaki Udon
Classic Japanese stir-fried udon noodles with pork and crisp vegetables in a fragrant soy-mirin sauce, topped with bonito flakes.
Beef Bourguignon
Beef simmered for hours in red Burgundy wine with bacon, garlic and mushrooms turns rich and velvety — a true French classic for a festive table.
Yam Porridge (Asaro)
A thick Nigerian porridge with tender chunks of yam, a tomato-and-pepper base, palm oil, and smoked fish.