Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Turkish Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli
A fluffy Turkish pilaf with toasted vermicelli, butter, and a subtle nutty aroma.
Turkish Stuffed Peppers
Tender sweet peppers filled with a juicy meat-and-rice stuffing with herbs and tomato, simmered until soft in a fragrant broth.
Turli Tava
A hearty traditional Macedonian turli tava — pork slow-baked in a clay dish with plenty of seasonal vegetables until tender, with a rich caramelized flavor.
Tourtière
A traditional French-Canadian double-crust pie with pork and beef mince and mashed potato, flavored with savory, cinnamon and cloves — the centerpiece of the Quebec Christmas table.
Braised Beans
Hearty braised beans in a thick tomato sauce with sautéed onion and carrot, garlic and smoked paprika — a simple, comforting dish from a classic Ukrainian recipe that works equally well as a side dish or a standalone dinner.
Thịt Kho Tàu
Tender pork belly and eggs, slow-braised in coconut water with caramel and fish sauce — a traditional South Vietnamese dish for Tết.
Ugali
Thick cornmeal ugali with a tender, springy texture — a Kenyan staple served with sukuma wiki, stews, meat or fish.
Hungarian Goulash
A hearty Hungarian beef and potato soup, seasoned with fragrant sweet paprika and caraway, simmered low and slow until velvety tender.
Huevos Rancheros
A classic Mexican breakfast featuring crispy corn tortillas, fried eggs with runny yolks, a smooth bean puree, and a thick, spicy ranchera salsa.
Uzbek Plov
A fluffy pilaf with lamb, sweet carrots, whole heads of garlic and a warm hint of cumin, cooked in a kazan the traditional way, through a zirvak base.
Uzvar
Uzvar is a traditional Ukrainian drink made from dried apples, pears, prunes and raisins, sweetened with honey, that is always prepared for Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Uzvar with Fresh Fruits and Berries
A light summer uzvar made with apples, pears, cherries and blackcurrants, sweetened with honey and mint — a refreshing drink that keeps the bright flavor of seasonal fruit.
Uyghur Pilaf
Fragrant Uyghur rice with tender lamb, sweet carrots and raisins, cooked using a slow steaming method.
Umitas
A traditional Chilean dish made from ground fresh corn, sautéed onion and basil, wrapped in the corn's own husks and boiled in salted water until it has a tender, slightly sweet texture.
Umm Ali
A warm Egyptian dessert made with crispy puff pastry, sweet milk, cream, raisins, and toasted nuts.
Utopenci
Spicy smoked sausages "drowned" in a piquant vinegar marinade with onion, garlic and chili — an iconic cold appetizer from Czech pubs that needs to mature in the fridge for at least a week.
Uttapam with Onion, Tomato, and Bell Pepper
Fluffy South Indian pancakes made from a lightly tangy fermented rice-and-lentil batter, generously topped with juicy vegetables.
Asturian Fabada
A rich stew of large white fabes beans and three kinds of pork — chorizo, blood sausage and smoked lacón — seasoned with saffron and paprika, made according to the classic Asturian recipe.
Fakes — Greek lentil soup
A thick, warming Greek lentil soup with tomatoes, olive oil, and a bright wine-vinegar tang.
Fanesca
A thick Ecuadorian Easter soup made with salt cod, squash, grains, milk and traditional garnishes.
Romanian-Style Stuffed Peppers
Juicy sweet peppers filled with a meat-and-rice stuffing, slowly braised in a rich tomato sauce and served with sour cream.
Fasolada — Greek white bean soup
This hearty, warming Greek fasolada combines tender white beans, sweet carrots, celery, tomatoes and a generous amount of olive oil.
Fasolia Beida — White Beans with Meat
A hearty, warming Levantine stew of tender white beans and meat simmered in a rich tomato sauce, finished with a fragrant garlic-cilantro topping.
Cypriot Fasolia Yahni (White Bean Stew)
A hearty Cypriot dish of white beans, vegetables and tomato juice, slow-cooked in olive oil into a thick sauce.
Syrian Chicken Fatteh
Warm Syrian fatteh combines crispy pita, tender chicken, rice, and a creamy garlic-tahini yogurt sauce.
Feijoada
Brazil's national stew of black beans, pork and smoked meats, slow-simmered into a thick, rich sauce and served with rice, sautéed collard greens and orange slices.
Fërgesë with Peppers, Tomatoes and Gjizë Cheese
Traditional Albanian fërgesë combines sweet peppers and ripe tomatoes with delicate fresh gjizë cheese in a thick, velvety vegetable sauce.
Fesenjan
A rich Iranian stew of tender chicken thighs, finely ground walnuts, and a tangy-sweet pomegranate sauce.
Finnish Salmon Casserole
This delicate Finnish casserole, lohikeitto-style lohikiusaus, brings together potatoes, salmon, cream and dill in a simple homestyle bake with a golden top.
Finnish Cabbage Casserole (Kaalilaatikko)
This slow-baked Finnish cabbage casserole combines tender white cabbage, ground meat, rice and a subtle sweetness from dark syrup.