Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Muhammara
A smoky Levantine dip made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and a touch of heat.
Mhajeb
Thin, elastic semolina flatbreads folded envelope-style around a juicy tomato-onion filling with the mild heat of harissa.
Mchadi
Authentic Georgian corn cakes with a crispy crust and a dense, warm center, best enjoyed with sulguni cheese.
Mshaat (Palestinian Cauliflower Fritters)
Golden Palestinian fritters made with tender cauliflower, parsley, onion and cumin.
Mshosh
Armenian mshosh is a hearty, spiced dish made from green lentils, sweet dried apricots, sautéed onion, and crunchy walnuts.
Zucchini Mücver
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these Turkish zucchini fritters with dill, mint and herbs are served warm or at room temperature with thick yogurt.
Naan
Fluffy Indian flatbread made from yeasted yogurt dough, cooked on a scorching hot grill pan until charred and golden, then generously brushed with butter.
Nazook
A crumbly Armenian pastry made from tender, buttery yogurt dough, rolled around a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth walnut-butter filling (khoriz).
Cheese Naleśniki
Thin Polish naleśniki with a tender, sweet farmer's cheese filling, browned in butter.
Nasi Kerabu
A Malaysian dish from Kelantan featuring blue rice, fresh ulam, toasted coconut, fish and a savory budu sauce.
Nasi Kuning
Fragrant Indonesian yellow rice cooked in coconut milk with turmeric, lemongrass and citrus leaves.
Nasi Lemak
Coconut rice with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, fried peanuts, egg and fresh cucumber — Malaysia's national dish, traditionally served for breakfast.
Nasi Uduk
Fragrant Indonesian coconut rice, simmered in coconut milk with lemongrass, pandan and warm spices.
Nachos with Dips
Crispy corn tortilla chips baked under a layer of melted cheddar with black beans and jalapeño, served with guacamole, sour cream and tomato salsa — a favorite Mexican party snack.
Nigerian Unripe Plantain Stew
A thick, spicy Nigerian stew made with soft green plantains, smoked fish, palm oil, and greens.
Nigerian Stewed Beans
Thick, tender beans in rich palm oil with hot pepper and the spicy aroma of dried shrimp — a hearty home-style dish from Nigerian cuisine.
Dutch Pannenkoeken
Thin, golden Dutch pancakes with a delicate milk-based batter, served hot straight from the pan.
German Walnut Cake (Nusskuchen)
A moist, fragrant German cake made with toasted hazelnuts and butter, with a tender, evenly porous crumb.
German Potato and Cheese Gratin
Thin slices of potato baked in a creamy milk sauce under a golden cheese crust make for a delicate, comforting German dish.
German Pretzels
Homemade German pretzels with a soft yeasted crumb, a glossy dark-golden crust and crunchy coarse salt.
German Pancakes
Thin, golden German pancakes made from a delicate batter of milk, eggs, and sparkling water — perfect for a sweet or savory serving.
Nishalda
A traditional Uzbek white, thick and stretchy sweet made from airy egg whites, soap root decoction and sugar syrup.
Nokedli
Hungarian flour dumplings, nokedli, are a quick homemade side for paprikash or goulash: a thick egg dough is cut into small pieces straight into boiling water, and the cooked dumplings are then pan-fried in butter until lightly golden.
Nom Banh Chok (Khmer Rice Noodles with Fish Curry)
A traditional Cambodian bowl of springy rice noodles, tender freshwater fish, coconut fish curry, kroeung, and crisp fresh herbs.
Nopales with Egg
A traditional Mexican breakfast with tender nopales, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and fresh cilantro.
Norwegian Bacalao
A hearty Norwegian stew of soaked klippfisk, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, olives and olive oil — a warming dish from the Møre coast.
Norwegian Salmon Soup
A delicate, creamy Norwegian soup with salmon, potatoes and vegetables — a warming dish with a rich fish stock flavor.
Gnocchi of the 29th
Tender homemade gnocchi made from baked potatoes are served with a rich tomato sauce and grated cheese — this simple pasta dish is a beloved tradition in Argentina at the end of the month.
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Tender potato gnocchi in a rich homemade sauce of tomato passata, garlic and fresh basil, generously topped with grated Parmesan.
South Indian-Style Vegetable Korma
Tender vegetables in a mild coconut-cashew sauce with yogurt and warm whole spices — a fragrant South Indian korma for a homely dinner.