Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Kottu Roti with Chicken
A Sri Lankan street food dish made from chopped godamba roti, spiced chicken, vegetables and egg, quickly tossed and chopped together on a very hot griddle.
Couve à Mineira
Thinly shredded collard greens, quickly sautéed with garlic and crispy bacon — a classic Minas Gerais side dish for feijoada.
Cochinita Pibil
A Yucatecan classic: pork shoulder marinated in achiote paste with citrus juice, slow-roasted in banana leaves until meltingly tender, and served with spicy pickled onion on warm tortillas.
Shrimp al Mojo de Ajo
Juicy Mexican shrimp in a fragrant garlic mojo, where mellow garlic and olive oil bring out the sweetness of the seafood.
Shrimp Saganaki
Juicy shrimp simmered in a rich tomato sauce with ouzo and baked with salty feta — a bold Greek dish served straight from the skillet.
Crema Catalana
A delicate Catalan milk custard with cinnamon and lemon zest, topped with a thin, crisp layer of burnt sugar.
Crème brûlée
A delicate vanilla custard, gently baked in a water bath and topped with a crisp caramelized crust of cane sugar — a classic French dessert.
Kubba bi laban
Tender stuffed kubba dumplings simmered in a velvety yogurt sauce with garlic, cilantro, and cumin.
Cuban Black Beans
Cuban black beans, slowly simmered with a fragrant sofrito of onion, bell pepper and garlic, cumin, oregano and bay leaf, and finished with wine vinegar — a thick, hearty dish traditionally served with white rice.
Kugelis
A hearty Lithuanian potato bake with a crispy crust, a tender center, and fried bacon and onion.
Kuyrdak
A hearty Kazakh kuyrdak made with lamb and fresh offal, fried in tail fat with onions and simmered with potatoes.
Kukul Mas Curry
A spicy Sri Lankan chicken curry with toasted spices, curry leaves and a delicate coconut sauce.
Cornmeal Porridge with Bryndza
A smooth, thick cornmeal porridge with butter and salty bryndza cheese — a simple dish with real Carpathian character.
Kuku Sabzi
A vibrant Persian herb frittata loaded with fresh greens and crunchy walnuts.
Kulish
Hearty Cossack kulish — a thick millet stew with crispy pork fatback (salo) cracklings, potatoes, and vegetables, once cooked in a kettle over an open fire by Zaporozhian Cossacks and chumaks on their travels.
Minas-Style Chicken with Okra
Tender chicken, browned to a golden crust, simmered with okra, tomatoes and herbs in a rich homemade sauce.
Chicken Karahi
Juicy chicken quickly cooked in a wok with tomatoes, green chili, ginger, and garlic until a thick, glossy sauce forms.
Chicken Cacciatore
Tuscan chicken slow-braised in a rich tomato sauce with red wine, vegetables, and rosemary.
Chicken Kokkinisto
Tender chicken slow-braised in a rich tomato sauce with red wine, cinnamon, and allspice.
Chicken Lahori
Juicy chicken in a thick tomato-yogurt sauce with cumin, green chilies, and garam masala — a spicy Lahori dish for a generous family dinner.
Peri-Peri Chicken
Juicy chicken with a golden-brown skin, spicy chili, garlic and a bright lemony tang — in the style of Mozambican grill houses.
Piri Piri Chicken
Portuguese spatchcocked chicken, marinated in a fiery piri piri sauce with garlic, vinegar and bay leaf, then grilled over charcoal until crisp and charred — the signature dish of Guia in the Algarve.
Chicken Provençal
Tender chicken thighs braised in a rich tomato-wine sauce with garlic, herbes de Provence, and olives.
Chicken Chilindron
Tender chicken braised in a rich Aragonese sauce of sweet peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic and jamón.
Chicken Tinga
Chicken tinga is a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Puebla: tender chicken simmered in a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce, served on crispy corn tostadas with avocado and sour cream.
Green Curry Chicken
A fragrant Thai curry with tender chicken and eggplant in a coconut sauce made with green curry paste, kaffir lime leaves and fresh Thai basil — served with jasmine rice.
Kuru Fasulye
Turkish white beans slow-cooked with onion, tomato paste and pepper paste, turning out thick, tender and rich.
Chicken Afritada
Tender chicken braised in a rich tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots and bell peppers — a classic Filipino home-style dish.
Chicken Kavarma
Tender chicken braised with onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes and white wine, this hearty Bulgarian dish comes together with a rich, thick sauce.
Chicken Biryani
A spiced Indian biryani made with chicken thighs and basmati rice, layered using the traditional "dum" technique with fragrant saffron and crispy fried onions.