Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Ayam Goreng
Tender chicken thighs, first simmered in an Indonesian blend of turmeric, coriander and aromatic leaves, then fried to a golden crust.
Ayam Masak Merah
A festive Malaysian chicken dish, fried until golden and simmered in a rich, spicy-sweet tomato sauce with coconut milk.
Chicken Rendang (Ayam Rendang)
Tender chicken thighs simmered slowly in coconut milk with lemongrass, chili, turmeric, and kerisik, until the sauce turns thick and rich.
Baba Ganoush
A smoky Levantine dip made from the flesh of roasted eggplants, tahini, fresh lemon, and garlic — silky yet distinctly coarse in texture.
Bubble and Squeak
Golden, crispy potato-and-cabbage cakes with a soft centre — the classic British way to turn Sunday roast leftovers into a cosy dish.
Baghali Polo
Fluffy Persian rice with tender fava beans, fresh dill, saffron, and a crisp golden tahdig, served with slow-cooked lamb.
Bahamian Rice with Pigeon Peas
A hearty Bahamian side dish of fluffy rice, tender pigeon peas, bacon and sweet pepper, all simmered together in one fragrant pot.
Badimjan Dolmasi
A traditional Azerbaijani dolma made with eggplants, sweet peppers and tomatoes, stuffed with juicy lamb, fresh herbs and cinnamon.
Badrijani with Walnuts
A cold Georgian appetizer of tender fried eggplant, a spicy walnut-garlic paste, and bright pomegranate seeds.
Baingan Bharta
A smoky Indian mash of fire-roasted eggplant, tomatoes, onion and fresh coriander.
Bacalhau à Brás
Bacalhau à Brás is a legendary Lisbon dish of soaked salt cod and crispy shoestring potatoes, gently combined with onion, garlic and eggs to a tender, creamy texture, finished with black olives and fresh parsley.
Bacalhau à Lagareira
Tender salt cod baked with potatoes until golden and generously drizzled with hot garlic olive oil — a classic of Portuguese cuisine.
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
Tender salt cod steeped in milk and baked with potatoes, onion, garlic, olives and eggs — a classic dish from Porto, Portugal.
Jordanian-Style Bamia
Tender lamb and pan-fried okra are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, cardamom and coriander, and served with fluffy rice.
Banitsa with Cheese
A crispy, golden banitsa made from thin pastry, salty white cheese, eggs and yogurt — a classic Bulgarian pastry for a warm breakfast.
Karachi-style Bun Kebab
A spicy chana dal and potato patty in a soft bun with two chutneys, fresh onion, and a thin omelette — a true Pakistani street food classic.
Okra Stew with Banku
A thick, fragrant okra stew made with palm oil, beef and mackerel, served with springy fermented banku — the traditional Ghanaian corn-and-cassava staple.
Basma
This rich Uzbek basma cooks slowly in layers in its own juices, so the lamb turns out tender while the vegetables become fragrant and full-flavored.
Butter Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken in a velvety cream-tomato sauce with garam masala, chili and fenugreek (kasuri methi) — a classic of North Indian cuisine, traditionally served with basmati rice or naan.
Bauernfrühstück
A hearty German breakfast of crispy potatoes, bacon and onion bound together with a tender egg mixture, served with pickled cucumbers.
Beijinho
Delicate Brazilian coconut candies with a creamy texture, coated in coconut and topped with a clove.
Bigos
A rich, thick stew of sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, pork, smoked sausage, dried mushrooms and prunes — a classic Polish dish that tastes even better the next day.
Bicol Express
Spicy Filipino pork slow-braised in coconut milk with shrimp paste and chili peppers, resulting in a thick, creamy, and rich dish.
Biksemad
A classic Danish dish of fried potatoes, onions and bits of leftover cooked meat, served with a fried egg and pickled beets.
White-Cut Chicken
Tender whole chicken with silky skin, poached Cantonese-style and served with hot ginger-scallion oil.
Burmese Tea Leaf Salad
Traditional Burmese lahpet thoke combines fermented tea leaves with crisp cabbage, tomatoes, fried garlic, peanuts and sesame seeds — an explosive mix of textures and flavors, tossed together just before serving.
Burmese pickled ginger salad (gin thoke)
A crunchy Burmese salad with tangy pickled ginger, golden shallots, nuts, and a sour-salty dressing.
Beef Birria
Tender beef slow-braised in a rich guajillo and ancho chile adobo, served with red consommé, tortillas, onion, cilantro and lime.
Bissara
Thick Moroccan bissara — a smooth purée of dried fava beans with garlic, cumin and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Bife à Cebolada
Juicy Brazilian beef steaks with soft sautéed onions and a fragrant pan sauce.