Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Red Beans and Rice
A classic of Louisiana Cajun cooking: red beans slow-simmered with smoked sausage and the vegetable "holy trinity" until creamy, served over fluffy rice — a dish traditionally made every Monday.
Chilaquiles
Crispy fried corn tortilla pieces briefly simmered in a spicy tomatillo salsa verde and topped with queso fresco, sour cream and a fried egg — a classic Mexican breakfast.
Chilean Cazuela
A hearty Chilean beef stew with pumpkin, corn, and rice — a traditional cazuela where each ingredient is served almost whole, and the fragrant broth soaks up the flavors of the meat and vegetables.
Chilean Completo
A hearty Chilean street hot dog "completo" with creamy avocado mash, juicy tomatoes, sauerkraut and mayonnaise, all tucked into a warm bun.
Chili Con Carne
A hearty, spicy chili con carne with ground beef, kidney beans and smoked paprika — a classic American dish for the family table that comes together in under an hour.
Chivito
A giant Uruguayan sandwich made with thin beef steak, ham, crispy bacon, melted mozzarella, a fried egg, olives and roasted peppers — Uruguay's national pride in one hearty meal.
Chilaquiles Verdes
Crispy corn tortillas quickly simmered in a bright tomatillo-serrano salsa, served with eggs, crema and Mexican fresh cheese.
Chilaquiles Rojos
A Mexican breakfast of crispy corn tortilla chips in a rich tomato and chili sauce, topped with egg, cream and fresh cheese.
Chingri Malai Curry
Tender tiger prawns in a spicy coconut sauce with mustard oil — a festive Bengali dish served with hot steamed rice.
Chipa Guasu
A tender Paraguayan corn bake with sautéed onion and cheese, served warm as a side dish or a light dish on its own.
Çoban Salatası
A refreshing Turkish salad of finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers with a light olive oil and lemon dressing.
Ciorbă with Beans and Smoked Meats
A hearty Romanian ciorbă with white beans, smoked pork, vegetables, and the tang of borsch — a warming dish with a rich, homemade flavor.
Meatball Chorba
A tangy Romanian chorba with tender meatballs, rice, root vegetables, and fragrant lovage.
Chorba Frik
A hearty Algerian chorba soup with tender lamb, chickpeas and toasted green freekeh, fragrant with cilantro, celery and warm spices.
Black Squid Ink Risotto
Dalmatian black risotto combines tender squid, creamy rice and a rich, briny flavor of squid ink.
Chorrillana
A generous Chilean dish meant for sharing: crispy potatoes, juicy beef, tender onions and eggs all in one hot platter.
Shrimp Chupe
A rich, hearty Peruvian shrimp chupe with potatoes, corn and rice simmered in a homemade shrimp stock, seasoned with aji panca paste, made creamy with queso fresco and milk, and topped with a whole poached egg in every bowl.
Shakriyah
This gentle Syrian shakriyah combines tender lamb with a velvety tangy yogurt sauce, served alongside fluffy rice with vermicelli.
Šaltibarščiai
A vibrant cold Lithuanian soup with beetroot, kefir, crisp cucumber and herbs, traditionally served with hot potatoes.
Shawarma
Juicy chicken thigh marinated in yogurt with Middle Eastern spices, roasted until golden-brown, and wrapped in warm lavash with fresh vegetables, cilantro and a homemade garlic-dill sauce.
Shah Plov
A festive Azerbaijani shah plov with fluffy saffron rice, lamb, dried fruit and chestnuts, baked in a crisp lavash crust.
Schweinebraten
A juicy German pork roast with a crispy caraway crust, roasted with vegetables and dark beer in a rich gravy.
Swedish Yellow Pea Soup
A thick Swedish soup made with yellow split peas and tender pork knuckle, traditionally served with mustard.
Swiss Potato Soup
A delicate, creamy soup of potato and leek, where simple alpine ingredients come together for a thick, silky texture and rich flavor.
Sheikh al-Mahshi
Tender baby zucchini stuffed with lamb and pine nuts, simmered in a rich, velvety yogurt sauce — a classic Syrian dish for the family table.
Gammon, Egg and Chips
A hearty British pub-style dish with crispy chips, thick slices of gammon, a fried egg and tender green peas.
Shish Taouk
Juicy chunks of chicken in a lemon-yogurt marinade with garlic and warm spices, grilled on skewers to a golden crust.
Shkembe Chorba
A rich and warming Bulgarian tripe soup with tender veal tripe, milk, paprika and garlic vinegar.
Sholezard
A traditional Persian golden rice pudding, where saffron, rose water, cardamom and almonds come together to create a delicate, festive aroma.
Shopska Salad
A juicy Bulgarian salad of ripe tomatoes, crisp vegetables and a generous layer of grated sirene cheese.