Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Snezhanka Salad
A delicate Bulgarian salad made with strained sour milk (yogurt), crisp cucumbers, garlic, dill, and walnuts.
Salmorejo
A thick, velvety cold soup made from ripe tomatoes, bread and olive oil, served in Andalusia with egg and jamón.
Samaki wa Kupaka (Fish in Coconut Sauce)
A whole white fish is first grilled until lightly charred, then coated in a thick, spiced coconut sauce with tamarind and lime.
Sambar
A thick South Indian soup made with toor dal, vegetables, tamarind and a spiced tempering — a warming dish to serve with rice.
Potato Samosas
Crispy triangular samosas with a spiced potato-and-pea filling — a classic Indian teatime snack.
Samp and Beans (Umngqusho)
A traditional South African dish of tender crushed white corn kernels and sugar beans, slow-simmered to a thick, creamy consistency.
Satarash
A summer Croatian vegetable stew of sweet peppers, ripe tomatoes and onion, slow-simmered into a thick, juicy sauce.
Sayur Lodeh
A thick, spicy Indonesian vegetable soup in coconut milk with eggplant, green beans, tofu and tempeh — a homey Javanese dish with a delicate, fragrant broth.
Egyptian-Style Sayadeya
Juicy fried white fish on dark, rich onion rice — a signature dish of the Egyptian coast.
Sayadieh
A Levantine fish dish with pan-seared fillets, deeply caramelized onions, and fragrant, fluffy rice.
Sveler
Thick, tender Norwegian pancakes with a gentle tang from buttermilk, traditionally served with butter and sugar.
Sel Roti
Nepali festive rice rings with a crisp golden crust, a tender middle, and a fragrant hint of cardamom.
Polish Sernik
A delicate Polish cheesecake made with twice-sieved curd cheese, vanilla and juicy raisins.
Sirene po Shopski
A traditional Bulgarian appetizer: salty sirene cheese baked in a clay pot with juicy tomatoes, peppers and egg.
Syrian Chickpea Fatteh
A warm Syrian breakfast with soft chickpeas, crispy pita, garlic-yogurt sauce and toasted pine nuts.
Syrnyky (Ukrainian Cottage Cheese Pancakes)
Tender golden syrnyky made from cottage cheese, fried to a crispy crust — a beloved Ukrainian breakfast that pairs wonderfully with sour cream or jam.
Cheese and Onion Pie
A golden British pie with soft sweet onions, mature cheddar, and a tender, flaky crust.
Sigara böreği
Crispy Turkish phyllo rolls with juicy feta and fresh parsley — a classic hot appetizer to serve with tea.
Siomay Bandung
Tender steamed siomay with a spiced fish filling, vegetables, and a thick peanut sauce — Bandung's famous street food.
Scoverghi — Romanian Fried Flatbreads
Fluffy on the inside and golden-crisp on the outside, scoverghi are simple Romanian flatbreads made from yeast dough and deep-fried in hot oil.
Skoleboller
Norwegian sweet buns with delicate vanilla custard, white icing and a juicy coconut crust.
Slovak Apple Žemlovka
A warm Slovak bake made with stale bread rolls, juicy apples and curd cheese, topped with a delicate meringue crust.
Slovak makovník — poppy seed roll
A soft yeast roll with a thick milk-and-poppy-seed filling, baked in Slovakia for holidays and family tea gatherings.
Slovak Potato Lokshe
Thin, soft potato flatbreads with golden-brown spots, traditionally served warm and brushed with butter.
Slovak Cheese Šúľance with Poppy Seeds
Tender homemade šúľance made from a soft cheese dough, generously coated with ground poppy seeds and sugar, and drizzled with melted butter.
Fried Cheese
Crispy golden breading with gooey melted cheese inside — a beloved Czech street-food snack, served hot with tangy tartar sauce and fried potatoes.
Herring Smørrebrød
A classic Danish open sandwich on rye bread with pickled herring, delicate curry salad, egg, onion, and dill.
Smørrebrød with Egg and Shrimp
A classic Danish open sandwich on rye bread with egg, juicy shrimp, mayonnaise, lemon, and fresh herbs.
Mushrooms in Ketsi
Hot button mushrooms baked in a ketsi with butter and stretchy sulguni cheese — a simple Georgian appetizer with rich mushroom juices.
Cherry Solozhenyk
A delicate, multi-layered solozhenyk — a traditional Ukrainian dessert made of thin egg pancakes layered with a cherry filling and topped with a crisp meringue cap, browned in the oven.