Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
490 recipes
Nigerian Okra Soup
A rich Nigerian okra soup with tender beef, shrimp and red palm oil, in which the vegetable develops its signature stretchy, draw texture.
Nigerian Egusi Soup
A thick, spicy Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds, beef, dried fish, palm oil and leafy 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.
German Onion Tart
A hearty German onion tart with sweet stewed onions, crispy bacon and a tender egg-and-sour-cream filling on a yeasted base.
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.
Norwegian Bacalao
A hearty Norwegian stew of soaked klippfisk, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, olives and olive oil — a warming dish from the Møre coast.
Nokhat Shurak
A hearty Uzbek nokhat shurak with tender lamb ribs and creamy, soft chickpeas, simmered on low heat until the broth turns rich and full-bodied.
Sevillian-Style Chickpeas with Spinach
A hearty Andalusian tapa of tender chickpeas and spinach in a fragrant bread-and-garlic sauce, where sweet paprika and cumin are balanced by a splash of wine vinegar.
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.
Vegetable Ghiveci
Romanian ghiveci is a thick, fragrant vegetable stew in tomato sauce, where each vegetable keeps its own texture.
Vegetable Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice braised with carrots, green peas and green beans in a blend of whole Indian spices and ghee — a light vegetarian dish that can be served on its own or with curry.
Quinoa Vegetable Soup
A hearty vegetable soup from the Peruvian Andes: quinoa, potatoes, carrots, corn and beans simmer slowly in a spiced broth with a garlic-tomato sauté, cumin and fresh cilantro.
Oi Muchim (Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad)
Crisp cucumbers with fiery gochugaru, garlic, sesame and a soy dressing — a light Korean banchan to serve with rice or barbecue.
Ocopa Arequipeña
Tender boiled potatoes smothered in a velvety sauce made with huacatay, yellow Peruvian chili, peanuts and fresh cheese — a classic Arequipa appetizer.
Omurice
A classic Japanese yōshoku dish: juicy ketchup rice with chicken and peas, wrapped in a delicate, silky omelette and drizzled with ketchup on top.
Ohn No Khao Swe
A Burmese coconut soup with tender chicken and egg noodles, thickened with chickpea flour and served with lime and fresh herbs.
Or lam (Laotian beef stew)
A thick Luang Prabang-style stew with beef, eggplant, mushrooms, the spicy mai sakhan vine and rice paste, traditionally served with sticky rice.
Herring Under a Fur Coat
A layered festive salad of salted herring and vegetables bound with mayonnaise, where a vibrant beet top hides a juicy filling of potatoes, carrots, eggs and crunchy pickled onion.
Beef Ostri
Spicy Georgian beef in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, cilantro, and khmeli-suneli.
Otak-otak
A delicate spicy fish paste with coconut milk, egg and fragrant rempah, steamed in banana leaf.
Osh Burida
A traditional thick Tajik soup with thinly cut homemade noodles, chickpeas, beans, and plenty of fresh herbs.
Pabellón Criollo
Pabellón criollo is Venezuela's national dish: a single plate served with separate portions of shredded beef stewed in sofrito, tender black beans, fluffy white rice, and golden fried ripe plantains.
Mumbai-Style Pav Bhaji
A thick, spicy vegetable mash of potatoes, cauliflower and peas, served with soft pav buns toasted in butter.
Pad Woon Sen with Shrimp
Springy glass noodles, juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables and egg in a savory Thai sauce — a quick homemade dish with that unmistakable wok aroma.
Pad See Ew
Thai stir-fried wide rice noodles with chicken or beef, Chinese broccoli and egg in a soy-oyster sauce, lightly caramelized over high heat.
Seafood Paella
A vibrant Spanish paella with saffron rice, juicy mussels and shrimp, and a crispy socarrat crust on the bottom of the pan.
Vegetable Pakora
Crispy Indian vegetable pakoras made with chickpea flour, onion, potato and spices — a wonderful hot snack to serve with tea.
Palak Paneer
A velvety spinach sauce with fragrant Indian spices and tender pan-fried paneer cubes — a classic dish of North Indian Punjabi cuisine that pairs wonderfully with basmati rice or naan bread.
Buckwheat Garlic Pampushky
Fluffy, golden-brown pampushky made from 100% buckwheat egg dough, generously drizzled with a fragrant garlic dressing of oil and fresh herbs — a hearty alternative to classic wheat pampushky served with hot borscht.