Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Shorbat Adas
A hearty Lebanese lentil soup made with red lentils, rice and vegetables, warmed by the fragrant spice of cumin and brightened with a tangy squeeze of lemon.
Kyrgyz-Style Shorpo
A hearty Kyrgyz lamb soup made with lamb on the bone, large chunks of vegetables, and a clear, fragrant broth.
Tajik Shurbo (Khomshurbo)
A hearty Tajik lamb soup with large chunks of vegetables and fresh herbs, traditionally served hot along with its fragrant broth.
Uzbek-Style Lamb Shurpa
A rich yet clear shurpa with tender lamb, large chunks of vegetables and fresh cilantro that warms and satisfies.
Yuca with Mojo
Tender boiled yuca generously doused with a hot Cuban mojo sauce of garlic, onion, olive oil, and sour orange.
Berry Kissel
A thick berry kissel made with strawberries, raspberries and cherries — a refreshing, jelly-like dessert that sets to a delicate consistency thanks to potato starch and a few hours of chilling in the fridge.
Punjabi Egg Curry
Hard-boiled eggs, pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a rich onion-tomato masala with warm Indian spices.
Classic Scrambled Eggs
Tender scrambled eggs with soft, creamy curds — a quick and hearty classic breakfast in just a few minutes.
Baked Eggs in Sour Cream
Eggs baked in individual ramekins with sour cream, herbs and cheese — a quick, hearty breakfast in 20 minutes.
Mexican-Style Eggs
Juicy scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onion and green chili — a simple Mexican breakfast served with tortillas.
Yalanji
Tender grape leaves with a lemony rice-and-vegetable filling, fresh herbs and olive oil — a cold Syrian meze appetizer.
Beef Tehari
This spicy Bangladeshi tehari is made with tender beef, mustard oil and rice, so that every grain soaks up the rich, meaty sauce.
Jamaican Escovitch Fish
Crispy fried fish topped with a spicy-sweet pickled mix of onion, carrot, allspice berries, and Scotch bonnet.
Jamaican Rice and Beans
Jamaican rice with red kidney beans and coconut milk, seasoned with garlic, thyme, and allspice, with a whole scotch bonnet pepper left in for fragrant aroma without excess heat.
Yam Porridge (Asaro)
A thick Nigerian porridge with tender chunks of yam, a tomato-and-pepper base, palm oil, and smoked fish.
Japanese Curry with Rice
Homemade Japanese curry with tender chicken, potatoes and carrots in a thick, sweet-savory curry roux sauce, served with rice.
Japanese Potato Salad
A delicate Japanese salad of lightly mashed potatoes with crisp cucumber, carrot, egg, and creamy Japanese mayonnaise.
Yaprak Sarma with Olive Oil
Tender grape leaves wrapped around a spiced rice filling with onion, pine nuts, raisins, and fresh herbs.
Chicken Yassa
Senegalese yassa — juicy chicken marinated in lemon and mustard, with plenty of soft onions and white rice.