Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Lemon Zest Madeleines
Delicate French madeleines with a buttery crumb, golden edges, and the signature domed "hump."
Macaroun bi toum
Homemade Lebanese pasta pieces, boiled until tender and generously coated in a fiery garlic-lemon sauce.
Mac and Cheese
Creamy pasta baked in a smooth cheddar cheese sauce, topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust — a classic of American comfort food.
Malai Kofta
Delicate paneer and potato balls with a crispy crust, served in a velvety cashew-cream sauce.
Malva Pudding
A delicate South African pudding made with apricot jam, soaked in a hot milk-and-butter sauce right after baking.
Mamaliga with Brynza Cheese and Sour Cream
Thick, hot Moldovan mamaliga with salty brynza cheese and cold sour cream — a simple dish with a bold homestyle flavor.
Mamounia
A delicate Syrian semolina pudding with toasted grains, orange blossom fragrance, and crunchy nuts.
Manakish with Za'atar
Thin Lebanese flatbreads made with soft yeast dough and a fragrant za'atar oil topping, baked until golden at the edges and served hot.
Manakish with Za'atar
Thin Lebanese flatbreads made with soft, airy yeast dough, topped with a fragrant za'atar and olive oil blend, and quickly baked to golden perfection in a very hot oven.
Mango Lassi
A thick, chilled Indian drink made with sweet ripe mango, natural yogurt and a delicate hint of cardamom.
Mango Sticky Rice
A classic Thai dessert of chewy glutinous rice soaked in sweet coconut milk, served with juicy ripe mango.
Mandazi
Fluffy East African mandazi made with coconut milk and cardamom, with a golden crust and a tender, fragrant interior.
Semolina Porridge with Milk
A smooth, lump-free milk semolina porridge — a simple Ukrainian breakfast with butter and warm cinnamon.
Mantou
Delicate Chinese steamed buns with no filling, featuring a smooth surface and a soft, springy crumb.
Marinated Baltic Herring
Golden pan-fried Baltic herring in a sweet-and-sour marinade with carrots and onion — a traditional Estonian cold appetizer.
Marillenknödel (Apricot Dumplings)
Delicate Austrian dumplings made from a soft curd-cheese dough, each one hiding a whole juicy apricot with a sweet filling, served rolled in golden buttery breadcrumbs.
Marmitako
A hearty Basque fishermen's stew, in which the potatoes soak up the flavor of peppers, tomatoes and tender tuna.
Moroccan Couscous with Vegetables
Fluffy couscous, vegetables in a spiced broth, chickpeas and sweet raisins come together in this colorful Moroccan dish, meant to be shared.
Moroccan Couscous with Vegetables
Fluffy couscous soaked in a spiced broth, served with tender chickpeas and seven vegetables — carrots, turnips, zucchini, pumpkin, cabbage, eggplant and tomatoes.
Masala Dosa
A crispy rice-and-lentil dosa wrapped around a fragrant filling of potato, onion, ginger and curry leaves — a classic of South Indian street food, served hot with coconut chutney.
Iraqi-Style Masgouf
A whole carp, split open along the backbone and slow-grilled beside the embers with a tangy tamarind sauce, takes on a smoky aroma and juicy flesh.
Mast-o Khiar
A refreshing Persian appetizer of thick yogurt, crisp cucumber, mint, sweet raisins and walnuts — a classic accompaniment to Iranian dishes.
Matapa with Shrimp
This hearty Mozambican matapa combines tender cassava leaves, creamy coconut milk, roasted peanuts, and sweet shrimp in a rich sauce.
Matar Paneer
Tender Indian paneer cheese and sweet green peas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-onion sauce.
Maharagwe
Tender red kidney beans in a rich coconut-tomato sauce with Kenyan spice aromas.
Mahshi — Egyptian-Style Stuffed Vegetables
Tender zucchini and sweet peppers stuffed with rice, herbs and tomatoes, slowly simmered in a rich sauce.
Matsvnis Supi (Georgian Matsoni Soup)
A delicate Georgian soup with tangy matsoni, rice, buttery onion, egg and fresh herbs.
Machanka
Hearty Transcarpathian machanka — a thick sour cream and butter gravy with mushrooms and fried onion, traditionally served hot for dipping bread, potatoes or pancakes.
Macher Jhol (Mach Jhol)
A light Bangladeshi fish jhol with crispy potatoes, tomatoes and spicy mustard oil, traditionally served with fluffy steamed rice.
Mbeju
A traditional Paraguayan gluten-free cake made from cassava starch and cheese, crispy at the edges and tender in the center.