Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Romanian-Style Chicken Ostropel
Tender Romanian chicken braised in a thick tomato sauce with garlic, onion and fragrant herbs.
Chicken Ostropel
Golden-browned chicken pieces braised in a thick tomato sauce with plenty of garlic — a simple, classic Romanian home-style dish.
Dutch-Style Chicken Satay
Juicy chicken skewers in a sweet-spicy marinade with a rich peanut sauce — a Dutch classic with Indonesian roots.
Chicken Fajitas
Juicy chicken and crisp vegetables in a spicy lime-garlic marinade, seared until lightly caramelized and served in warm tortillas with sour cream, salsa and avocado.
Kousa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini)
Palestinian zucchini stuffed with rice and ground beef, slow-cooked to tenderness in a garlicky tomato sauce.
Kousa Mahshi
Tender little zucchini stuffed with ground beef and rice, slowly simmered in a tangy tomato sauce with mint and garlic.
Kyrgyz-style Kuurdak
Hearty Kyrgyz-style kuurdak — tender lamb fried in tail fat with onion and potatoes, rich with savory meat juices and the aroma of cumin.
Kufteh Tabrizi
A festive Iranian large meatball made with rice, split peas, herbs and a juicy filling of dried plums, walnuts and egg, braised in a spiced tomato sauce.
Kheer
A delicate Indian rice pudding, slow-cooked in milk with cardamom, saffron and almonds.
Mung Dal and Rice Khichdi
This gentle Indian khichdi combines rice and mung dal into a creamy, warming dish finished with fragrant spiced ghee.
Khmer Red Curry
Tender chicken and lightly sweet vegetables simmer slowly in a coconut sauce with fragrant red kroeung — this is how festive Khmer curry is made.
Kükü with Potatoes
Golden Azerbaijani kükü combines tender potatoes, eggs and fresh herbs in a hearty dish with a golden-brown crust.
Kyukyu with Herbs
A tender Azerbaijani kyukyu packed with plenty of fresh herbs, fried to a golden crust and juicy inside.
Labneh
A thick, creamy Lebanese cheese made from strained yogurt, served with olive oil, za'atar, and fresh mint.
Labskaus
A hearty North German labskaus — a tender mash of potatoes with corned beef, beetroot and onion, topped with a fried egg and crunchy pickles.
Laing
This rich Bicolano laing combines tender dried taro leaves with coconut milk, hot chili, and the deep savoriness of shrimp paste.
Lax Pudding (Swedish Salmon and Potato Bake)
A classic Swedish bake made with lightly salted salmon, potatoes and dill, topped with a delicate cream-and-egg custard — traditionally a highlight of the festive table.
Lao Pork Larb
A vibrant Lao salad with tender minced pork, toasted sticky rice, lime, fish sauce, and fresh herbs.
Norwegian Lapskaus
A hearty Norwegian stew with tender beef, potatoes and slightly sweet root vegetables, warming and filling.
Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Larb)
A spicy and refreshing Thai dish made with minced chicken, toasted rice powder, lime and fresh herbs, balancing saltiness, tang and heat in every bite.
Latvian Fish Soup
A traditional Latvian fish soup with a clear homemade broth, potatoes, milk and fresh dill.
Latvian Cabbage Rolls
Tender cabbage leaves filled with a meat-and-rice stuffing, braised in a rich sour cream and tomato sauce — a homestyle classic of Latvian cuisine.
Latin American Chicken and Rice
Juicy chicken thighs simmered with fluffy rice, bell pepper, carrot and tomatoes, seasoned with cumin and paprika — a classic one-pot Latin American home-style dish.
Laulau
Traditional Hawaiian laulau — juicy pork and salted black cod wrapped in taro leaves and slow-steamed until tender.
Lahanodolmades with avgolemono
Tender Greek stuffed cabbage rolls with a juicy meat-and-rice filling, dill and parsley, served with a velvety lemon-egg avgolemono sauce.
Leberkäse with Egg
A hearty Bavarian dish: browned leberkäse, crispy potatoes and a tender egg with a runny yolk.
Chicken Levengi
A whole chicken roasted with a sweet-and-sour walnut, onion and plum paste stuffing — a festive dish of Lankaran cuisine.
South Indian Lemon Rice (Chitranna)
Fluffy rice with a bright lemon flavor, crunchy peanuts, and a spiced tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Lithuanian Beet Salad with White Beans and Pickles
A hearty Lithuanian salad with sweet beets, tender white beans, crunchy pickles, and a fragrant sunflower oil dressing.
Lithuanian Mushroom Soup
A hearty Lithuanian soup with mushrooms, potatoes, cream and dill, warming and rich with a deep woodsy aroma.