Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
490 recipes
Joojeh Kebab
Juicy chicken pieces marinated in saffron and yogurt, grilled over high heat until golden and charred.
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek sauce made with yogurt, crisp cucumber, and garlic, flavored with dill and mint — perfect as a dip or a side for grilled vegetables and meat.
Kyrgyz-Style Dimlama
Juicy lamb with potatoes, cabbage, and vegetables, layered and slow-braised in a cauldron in their own juices and fragrant steam.
Dizi (Iranian Abgoosht)
A thick and hearty Iranian soup of lamb, chickpeas and white beans, served in two parts: the broth on its own and the tender mashed mixture alongside.
Dovga
A refreshing Azerbaijani yogurt soup with rice, chickpeas, spinach and plenty of fresh herbs, delicious served both warm and well chilled.
Eggplant, Pepper and Tomato Dolma
Juicy eggplants, sweet peppers and tomatoes stuffed with spiced lamb mince and fresh herbs, slow-braised in their own juices — the traditional Azerbaijani "three sisters" dolma.
Iraqi-Style Dolma
Tender grape leaf and cabbage rolls filled with beef and rice, simmered in a tangy tomato-pomegranate sauce.
Homemade Chicken Doner
Juicy thin slices of spiced chicken, seared until golden at the edges and wrapped in warm lavash with fresh vegetables.
Dominican Stewed Beans
Creamy Dominican beans with squash, tomatoes and fresh herbs — a traditional thick gravy for a home-style meal.
Lamb Offal Drob
A traditional Romanian drob — a delicate baked terine of lamb offal, spring greens and eggs, served chilled.
Eggah
A fluffy Egyptian omelet with caramelized onion and plenty of parsley, served hot or at room temperature.
Egusi Soup with Pounded Yam
A rich Nigerian soup made with ground melon seeds, beef, fish and leafy greens, served with springy pounded yam.
Tucumán-style Empanadas
Juicy Argentine empanadas with beef matambre, onion, egg and a spiced filling wrapped in tender broth-based dough.
Chicken Enmoladas with Mole
Soft corn tortillas dipped in rich, spicy mole, filled with tender shredded chicken, fresh cheese, onion, and cream.
Chicken Enchiladas
Tender chicken in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and chili, wrapped in soft corn tortillas and baked under a layer of melted cheddar — a beloved Mexican dish for a cozy family dinner.
Estonian Cabbage Rolls
Tender Estonian cabbage rolls with a meat-and-rice filling, baked under a thick layer of sour cream until golden on top.
Efo Riro
A thick, rich Yoruba vegetable soup with tender meat, smoked fish, hot pepper, and fragrant palm oil.
Toad in the Hole
Juicy English sausages baked in a puffy, crisp Yorkshire pudding batter, served with a rich homemade onion gravy.
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.
Judd mat Gaardebounen
A traditional Luxembourgish dish of tender smoked pork collar, young broad beans and a creamy sauce made with meat stock.
Uzhhorod Beef Rolls
Juicy rolls of thinly pounded beef stuffed with pickled cucumber, pork fatback, egg and potato — a traditional Transcarpathian dish that's seared and then braised in its own sauce until tender.
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.
West African Peanut Stew (Mafé)
This rich, spiced mafé with chicken, sweet potato and leafy greens brings together a velvety peanut-tomato sauce with gentle heat.
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.
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.
Ilish Bhapa
Tender Bengali hilsa fish steamed in a mustard-coconut paste.
Turkey Chili
A hearty, spicy chili with turkey, beans and vegetables — a lighter take on the American classic, ready in under an hour.
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.