Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Panta Bhat
A refreshing Bengali dish of soft rice fermented overnight in water and served with onion, green chili, lime, and mustard oil.
Pão de Queijo
Crispy Brazilian cheese balls made from tapioca starch — gluten-free, with a gooey cheesy center inside.
Papa a la Huancaína
Boiled potatoes smothered in a thick cream-and-cheese sauce made with Peruvian yellow chili pepper, garnished with egg, olives and corn.
Papet Vaudois
A cozy Vaudois dish of tender leeks, potatoes and juicy cabbage sausages, braised in white wine and stock.
Pap and Sheba
Thick South African pap made from white maize meal, served with a slightly sweet tomato-and-onion sheba slow-cooked into a glossy sauce.
Parippu
A creamy Sri Lankan curry of red lentils and coconut milk, finished with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves.
Pastelón
A Puerto Rican casserole made with sweet ripe plantains, juicy picadillo, eggs, and melted mozzarella, where the fruit's sweetness balances the spiced meat.
Pastel Azteca with Chicken and Poblano
A Mexican casserole of soft corn tortillas, juicy chicken, roasted poblano peppers, corn and a creamy cheese sauce.
Pastel de Choclo
A traditional Chilean casserole: a delicate corn-basil cream tops a spiced cumin-scented meat filling with chunks of chicken, egg and olives, baked to a golden caramelized crust.
Chicken and Almond Pastilla
This festive Moroccan pastilla combines juicy spiced chicken, a delicate egg-and-onion filling, crunchy almonds and thin, golden phyllo pastry.
Shepherd's Pie
A traditional British bake with a rich, juicy meat filling in a hearty Worcestershire-spiked sauce, topped with a golden, crispy layer of smooth mashed potatoes.
Patacones with Hogao
Crispy, twice-fried slices of green plantain topped with a warm hogao sauce of tomatoes, scallions and garlic — a classic Colombian snack, best served hot.
Eggplant Musakka
Turkish eggplant musakka — tender fried eggplant under a rich sauce of ground beef, tomatoes and peppers.
Pastel de Nata
Crisp, spiral puff pastry shells with a silky egg custard scented with cinnamon and lemon, finished with the signature scorched spots on top — Lisbon's legendary custard tart.
Pašticada
A festive Dalmatian beef dish, marinated in wine and vinegar, then slow-braised with prunes in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
Paya
A thick Pakistani stew of beef trotters, slow-cooked into a soft, collagen-rich broth with ginger, garlic and warming spices.
Peka with Chicken and Potatoes
Juicy chicken thighs with potatoes, bell peppers, onion and rosemary slow-baked under a lid, keeping in all the rich juices and the aroma of a home hearth.
Venezuelan Perico
A vibrant Venezuelan breakfast of tender eggs, a juicy tomato-onion sofrito, sweet bell pepper and fresh cilantro.
Pork Perkelt
Hungarian pork perkelt — a hearty stew with tender meat in a thick sauce of caramelized onion, sweet paprika, garlic and tomato.
Peruvian Ceviche
Fresh white fish quickly cured in lime juice with hot pepper, red onion and cilantro, served with sweet potato and corn.
Pesarattu
Thin, crispy crepes made from whole green mung beans with pungent ginger and green chilli — a traditional Andhra Pradesh breakfast dish.
Pecel
A traditional Javanese vegetable salad with blanched greens and a thick, spicy-sweet peanut sauce.
Baked Potatoes with Beans and Cheese
Crispy jacket potatoes with fluffy centres, hot beans in tomato sauce and melted cheddar — a simple British classic for a cosy dinner.
Hangi-style Roast
Tender lamb and sweet root vegetables slow-cook in moist heat, like a homemade version of a Maori hangi.
Alentejo-Style Pork with Clams
Juicy pork in a spicy white wine and garlic marinade, seared until golden and simmered with fresh clams — a classic of Algarve-Alentejo cuisine, served with crispy fried potatoes.
Pyzy with Meat
Juicy pyzy made from potato dough filled with boiled meat and fried onions — a traditional Polish dish served with cracklings, fried onions, or sour cream.
Cholera Pie
A traditional Swiss Valais pie with potatoes, apples, leek, onion and melted raclette cheese baked in crisp puff pastry.
Antalya-Style White Bean Piyaz
A hearty Turkish salad of small white beans, crisp onion, eggs and a tangy tahini dressing.
South African Yellow Rice with Raisins
Fragrant golden rice with turmeric, cinnamon and sweet raisins — a traditional South African side dish for bobotie and curry.
Cuban-Style Picadillo
Juicy Cuban ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with green olives, capers and raisins — a savory-sweet dish traditionally served with white rice.