Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Poltava Solozhenyk
A delicate Poltava solozhenyk made of thin egg-yolk crepes layered with caramelized apples and cherry preserve, topped with a crisp baked meringue crown.
Apple Solozhenyk
A traditional Poltava dessert of fluffy egg crepes layered with cinnamon-caramelized apples and topped with delicate meringue that turns golden brown in the oven.
Savory Oatmeal with Egg and Cheese
Creamy oatmeal with melted hard cheese, an egg with a soft yolk, and fresh green onion — a hearty breakfast in just a few minutes.
Salted Watermelon
Crisp, tangy-salty watermelon wedges fermented in a jar with cold brine, made the old-fashioned Ukrainian way.
Sopa Paraguaya
Despite its name, "sopa paraguaya" isn't a soup at all — it's a moist Paraguayan cornbread bake with cheese and onion, featuring a crisp golden crust and a tender, juicy center.
Sopes
Soft corn cakes with a crisped pinched edge, filled with creamy refried beans, cheese, lettuce and spicy salsa — a classic Mexican antojito.
Turkish-Style Red Lentil Soup
A creamy Turkish red lentil soup with cumin and garlic, topped with a hot, spiced paprika and dried mint butter and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Spanakopita
Classic Greek spanakopita — crisp phyllo pastry with a juicy filling of spinach, feta and fresh herbs.
Spas
A delicate Armenian matsun-based soup with soft dzavar, a fresh tang, and fragrant mint butter.
Jansson's Temptation
A Swedish Christmas casserole of thinly sliced potatoes, fried onion and anchovies baked in cream under a crisp breadcrumb crust.
Goi Cuon Spring Rolls
Delicate Vietnamese spring rolls with shrimp, rice vermicelli and fresh herbs wrapped in soft rice paper — served chilled with a spicy peanut-hoisin dipping sauce.
Stoemp with Carrots and Onions
A hearty Belgian stoemp made with potatoes, sweet carrots and gently sautéed onions — a simple, filling and comforting side dish.
String Hoppers (Idiyappam)
Delicate steamed Sri Lankan rice noodle nests, served hot with coconut sambol or curry.
Sukuma Wiki
A traditional Kenyan dish made with tender collard greens, tomatoes and onions, served hot as a simple vegetable side.
Seafood Sundubu-jjigae
A spicy Korean soup with silken tofu, shrimp, oysters and mussels, served straight from the pot while still bubbling hot.
Portuguese-style chickpea and spinach soup
A hearty Portuguese chickpea and spinach cream soup on a potato base, traditionally drizzled with fragrant olive oil before serving.
Leek and Potato Soup
A silky, creamy purée soup of tender leeks and floury potatoes — a classic of British cuisine, served hot and sprinkled with fresh spring onion.
Red Lentil Soup
A silky red lentil soup with carrots and onion, seasoned with cumin and turmeric, brightened with lemon juice and cilantro.
Sutlijash
A gentle Macedonian rice pudding, simmered in milk to a thick, creamy consistency and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon.
East African Chapati
Soft, chewy, flaky chapati with a golden crust — a traditional East African bread served with stews, vegetables or tea.
Sütlaç
A delicate Turkish rice pudding with a gentle hint of lemon zest and cinnamon, served well chilled.
Ta'ameya
Egyptian falafel made from soaked fava beans: bright green inside, crispy outside, with a nutty sesame crust.
Tavče Gravče
Tender white beans baked in a clay pot with onion, paprika and dried peppers until a golden crust forms on top.
Taiwanese Oyster Omelet
Tender oysters, eggs, and a chewy layer of sweet potato starch come together in this juicy Taiwanese night-market omelet with a sweet-and-sour sauce.
Taiwanese Radish Cake
A delicate cake made from white radish, rice flour, dried shrimp and shiitake, which after steaming is pan-fried to a golden crust.
Shrimp Tacos
Crispy corn tortillas with spicy pan-seared shrimp, crunchy cabbage slaw and a delicate lime-avocado crema — a classic of Mexican coastal cuisine (Baja California).
Taktouka — Moroccan Roasted Pepper and Tomato Salad
A silky Moroccan salad of sweet roasted peppers, slow-cooked tomatoes, garlic and spices — delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Tacu-Tacu
A crisp golden crust hides a creamy filling of rice and canary beans — tacu-tacu, an Afro-Peruvian dish that's a symbol of Peru's coastal cuisine, traditionally served with a fried egg, fried banana and salsa criolla.
Tamagoyaki
A delicate Japanese omelet made with dashi, sugar, and soy sauce, cooked in thin layers and rolled into a springy golden log.
Tam Mak Hoong — Lao Green Papaya Salad
Crunchy green papaya pounded with garlic, chili, lime and fermented fish sauce, plus tomatoes, delivers the fiery, tangy-salty punch of an authentic Lao salad.