Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Ethiopian Ful
A thick, spiced fava bean mash with berbere, tomatoes and soft-boiled eggs — a hearty Ethiopian breakfast served with crusty bread.
Chinese-Style Fried Rice
Fragrant Chinese-style fried rice with egg, carrot, peas and corn, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil — a quick dish made from day-old rice, cooked over high heat in just a few minutes.
Zhent
Traditional Kazakh zhent — a crumbly sweet dessert made from roasted millet talkan, butter, sugar and juicy raisins, served with tea.
Zhingyalov khats
Thin unleavened Armenian flatbreads packed with plenty of fresh greens, a light tang, and toasted spots on the surface.
Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
This gentle Moroccan zaalouk combines soft eggplant, thick tomatoes, garlic, sweet paprika and cumin into a fragrant dip served warm or chilled with bread.
Zagorje-style Štrukli
Thin, hand-stretched dough rolls filled with delicate fresh cheese are first boiled, then baked under a sour cream topping until golden on top.
Salzburg Nockerl
A light Austrian dessert of three fluffy, golden nockerl that resemble the snow-capped peaks of Salzburg.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
A hearty American casserole with egg noodles, tuna and mushrooms in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust.
Polish-Style Baguette Bake
A crusty baguette topped with sautéed mushrooms, melted gouda and ketchup — a classic Polish street food snack.
Zarda (Pakistani Sweet Rice)
Golden fragrant rice with sugar syrup, ghee, cardamom, raisins and almonds — a festive Pakistani dessert.
Braised Sauerkraut with Wheat Groats
A thick, hearty Ukrainian dish where the tang of sauerkraut is mellowed by wheat groats, sour cream and golden fried onion.
Zviti
A fiery Algerian dish from the Bou Saâda region: hot kesra bread, charred tomatoes and peppers, garlic and cilantro, all pounded together into a smooth, aromatic mixture.
Turkish-Style Green Beans in Olive Oil
Tender green beans slowly stewed with tomatoes, onion and garlic in olive oil, becoming even more flavorful once chilled.
Portuguese-Style Green Beans with Egg
A delicate Portuguese dish of boiled green beans sautéed with onion and garlic, then gently folded with beaten eggs until softly creamy.
Green Tallarines
Peruvian "tallarines" pasta in a vibrant green cream sauce made with spinach, basil, cheese and walnuts — a dish with Italian roots that has become a classic of Peruvian home cooking.
Zelnik with Leek and Cheese
A golden Macedonian zelnik made with thin layers of yeasted dough, tender leek and curd cheese.
Idli
Soft, spongy South Indian idli made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, steamed to perfection.
Ika Mata — Raw Fish in Coconut Cream
A refreshing dish from the Cook Islands: tender fresh fillet marinated in lime, tossed with creamy coconut and crisp vegetables.
Ikan Asam Pedas
A Malaysian sweet-and-sour spicy fish, cooked with tamarind, chilli, okra and fragrant herbs in a rich, fiery sauce.
Ilish Bhapa
Tender Bengali hilsa fish steamed in a mustard-coconut paste.
Imam Bayildi
Tender eggplants filled with sweet onion, garlic and ripe tomatoes, slowly braised in olive oil until silky-soft.
Imeretian Khachapuri
A thin, golden Georgian flatbread with a juicy filling of Imeretian cheese and sulguni.
Injera
Traditional Ethiopian fermented flatbread made from teff flour — soft, spongy, with a light tang.
Indian Fish Curry
Tender chunks of white fish simmer in a spicy coconut-tomato sauce with turmeric, garlic, ginger and a tangy hit of tamarind — an aromatic dish from India's coastline, traditionally served with basmati rice.
Kenyan Irio
Traditional Kenyan irio is a thick, slightly coarse mash of potatoes, green peas and sweet corn kernels, flecked throughout with bright green vegetables.
Irish Oatmeal with Apple
Thick, creamy porridge made from steel-cut oats with soft apples, honey, cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts.
Irish Brown Bread
A dense, nutty-flavored Irish soda bread made with whole wheat flour and buttermilk, requiring no yeast.
Irish Seafood Chowder
A rich, creamy Irish soup with potatoes, leeks, smoked and fresh hake, and shrimp — a warming coastal dish served hot with bread.
Irish Vegetable Soup
A hearty, homestyle Irish soup with seasonal vegetables, pearl barley, and fresh thyme that warms you up and fills you up.
Irish Soda Bread
A quick homemade bread with a crisp crust and a tender, slightly moist crumb, leavened by the reaction of buttermilk and baking soda.