Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Sega Wat
A rich Ethiopian beef stew, slowly braised in spicy berbere and fragrant nit'er kibbe, traditionally served with injera.
Seco de Cabrito
A northern Peruvian stew of tender goat meat marinated in chicha de jora, with cilantro, aji peppers, and a thick, spicy sauce.
Seco de Carne
Peruvian beef slow-braised in a thick, fragrant sauce of cilantro, garlic and yellow ají amarillo pepper — traditionally served with white rice and beans.
Seco de Pollo
Peruvian chicken stew in a thick green sauce made from cilantro, spicy ají amarillo and chicha de jora, served with rice and white beans.
Ecuadorian Seco de Pollo
Tender chicken stew in a thick sauce of onion, tomatoes, cilantro and light beer, served with rice and fried ripe plantain.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Juicy pork slow-roasted until it falls apart into tender shreds, tossed in barbecue sauce and served in a toasted brioche bun with crunchy sweet-and-sour coleslaw.
Polish Sernik
A delicate Polish cheesecake made with twice-sieved curd cheese, vanilla and juicy raisins.
Sirene po Shopski
A traditional Bulgarian appetizer: salty sirene cheese baked in a clay pot with juicy tomatoes, peppers and egg.
Syrian Chickpea Fatteh
A warm Syrian breakfast with soft chickpeas, crispy pita, garlic-yogurt sauce and toasted pine nuts.
Syrne
Kazakh syrne — tender young lamb slow-cooked in a cauldron with onion, potatoes and vegetables in its own juices.
Cheese and Onion Pie
A golden British pie with soft sweet onions, mature cheddar, and a tender, flaky crust.
Sigara böreği
Crispy Turkish phyllo rolls with juicy feta and fresh parsley — a classic hot appetizer to serve with tea.
Siga Tibs — Ethiopian Beef with Berbere
Spicy chunks of beef sautéed with berbere, onion, garlic, ginger and tomatoes, served hot with injera.
Beef Seekh Kebab
Juicy Pakistani seekh kebab made from spiced ground beef, skewered and grilled to a nice char over high heat.
Sindhi Biryani
A spicy Pakistani biryani with chicken, potatoes, a tomato-yogurt masala, and tangy dried plums, finished with the dum method.
Sinigang na Baboy
A sour Filipino soup made with pork, tamarind, tomatoes and vegetables, where a rich broth meets the fresh texture of vegetables.
Grey Peas with Bacon
A traditional Latvian dish of tender grey peas, crispy bacon, and sweetly caramelized fried onions.
Sloppy Joe
A hearty American sandwich with a sweet-and-spicy ground beef and tomato sauce, served on toasted buns.
Fried Potatoes with Eggs
Crispy golden potatoes with crunchy bacon and onion, topped with eggs fried right in the skillet — a beloved German comfort dish for breakfast or a hearty dinner.
German-Style Fried Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese
Golden potato slices fried in bacon fat with onion and topped with melted cheese — a hearty German dish for a homemade dinner.
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Thick, silky Mexican beans fried with pork lard, onion, and garlic.
Refried Beans (Frijoles)
Classic Mexican refried beans: pinto beans fried with golden caramelized onion in lard until creamy and thick, served with crumbled cheese.
Mushrooms in Ketsi
Hot button mushrooms baked in a ketsi with butter and stretchy sulguni cheese — a simple Georgian appetizer with rich mushroom juices.
Salted Watermelon
Crisp, tangy-salty watermelon wedges fermented in a jar with cold brine, made the old-fashioned Ukrainian way.
Tortilla Soup
A thick Mexican tomato soup with guajillo chiles, epazote and crispy corn tortilla strips, cheese, avocado and cream.
Soto Ayam
Fragrant Indonesian chicken soup with a golden broth built on a spice paste — turmeric, garlic and galangal — with lemongrass, rice vermicelli, mung bean sprouts and a boiled egg.
Lentil Eintopf
A hearty German eintopf with brown lentils, potatoes, root vegetables and sausages, finished with fresh parsley.
Turkish-Style Red Lentil Soup
A creamy Turkish red lentil soup with cumin and garlic, topped with a hot, spiced paprika and dried mint butter and a squeeze of lemon juice.
French-Style Lentil Soup
This hearty French soup made with green lentils, sweet vegetables and smoked pork belly is warming and has a rich, homestyle flavor.
Spanakopita
Classic Greek spanakopita — crisp phyllo pastry with a juicy filling of spinach, feta and fresh herbs.