Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Nokhat Shurak
A hearty Uzbek nokhat shurak with tender lamb ribs and creamy, soft chickpeas, simmered on low heat until the broth turns rich and full-bodied.
Nyonya Chicken Curry
A rich Malaysian Nyonya-style curry with chicken, potatoes, coconut milk and a fragrant rempah paste — hearty, spicy and aromatic.
Nyama Choma with Kachumbari
Juicy bone-in beef ribs, slow-grilled over hot coals to a smoky crust, served with a tangy fresh kachumbari.
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 Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice braised with carrots, green peas and green beans in a blend of whole Indian spices and ghee — a light vegetarian dish that can be served on its own or with curry.
Quinoa Vegetable Soup
A hearty vegetable soup from the Peruvian Andes: quinoa, potatoes, carrots, corn and beans simmer slowly in a spiced broth with a garlic-tomato sauté, cumin and fresh cilantro.
Hogao (Colombian Tomato and Scallion Sauce)
A thick, fragrant sauce made from ripe tomatoes and scallions that gives Colombian dishes a rich, homemade flavor.
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.
German-Style Cucumber Salad
Crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers in a delicate sweet-and-sour sour cream dressing with fragrant dill — a classic German cold side dish.
Ojja with Merguez
This spicy Tunisian ojja combines pan-seared merguez sausages with a rich tomato-pepper sauce, harissa, and eggs poached to soft, silky yolks.
Ojakhuri with Pork
Juicy pieces of pork with crispy potatoes, sweet onion and fresh cilantro — a homestyle Georgian dish served straight from the skillet.
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.
French Omelette
A delicate omelette with a silky, creamy center, buttery flavor, and fresh herbs, cooked and served right away.
Omurice
A classic Japanese yōshoku dish: juicy ketchup rice with chicken and peas, wrapped in a delicate, silky omelette and drizzled with ketchup on top.
Opor Ayam
Tender chicken thighs slow-braised in coconut sauce with galangal, lemongrass and warm Indonesian spices.
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.
Herring with Potatoes Lithuanian-Style
A hearty Lithuanian home-style dish in which salted herring is combined with soft potatoes, carrot, apple, and sour cream.
Herring Under a Fur Coat
A layered festive salad of salted herring and vegetables bound with mayonnaise, where a vibrant beet top hides a juicy filling of potatoes, carrots, eggs and crunchy pickled onion.
Herring in Sour Cream with Apple and Onion
A classic Polish cold appetizer: tender salted herring in thick sour cream with crunchy onion and tart apple.
Pabellón Criollo
Pabellón criollo is Venezuela's national dish: a single plate served with separate portions of shredded beef stewed in sofrito, tender black beans, fluffy white rice, and golden fried ripe plantains.
Mumbai-Style Pav Bhaji
A thick, spicy vegetable mash of potatoes, cauliflower and peas, served with soft pav buns toasted in butter.
Chocolate Pavé
A Brazilian layered dessert with delicate vanilla and chocolate custard, soaked ladyfingers, and a light whipped cream topping.
Mango and Whipped Cream Pavlova
Crisp on the outside and softly marshmallow-like inside, this Pavlova is topped with cool whipped cream and juicy mango.
Pad Pak Bung Fai Daeng
Crisp water spinach flash-fried with garlic, Thai chilies, and a rich fermented soybean sauce.
Chicken Paella
Traditional Spanish paella with juicy chicken thighs, saffron, and a crispy socarrat rice crust, cooked in a single paellera pan.
Seafood Paella
A vibrant Spanish paella with saffron rice, juicy mussels and shrimp, and a crispy socarrat crust on the bottom of the pan.
Panang Curry with Chicken
A rich, thick Thai curry with tender chicken, coconut milk, and the spicy citrus aroma of kaffir lime leaves.
Paneer Butter Masala
Tender cubes of paneer in a velvety tomato-cashew sauce with cream, butter, and the warm aroma of kasuri methi.
Panna Cotta
A delicate Italian dessert made from cream, vanilla, and berries that melts in your mouth once chilled.