Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
490 recipes
Iraqi Kima (Najafi-Style Kima)
A thick, rich Iraqi dish of tender beef and lamb, chickpeas, tomatoes and dried black lime, traditionally served over 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.
Spanish Lentils with Chorizo
A hearty, warming stew of brown lentils, spicy chorizo, carrots and sweet paprika — a classic of Spanish home cooking.
Spanish Tortilla
Traditional Spanish tortilla — a hearty potato-and-onion omelet with a golden crust and a tender center, delicious both hot and cooled to room temperature.
Italian Wedding Soup (Minestra Maritata)
A hearty, fragrant soup with tender meatballs, chicken, small pasta and greens, where meat and vegetables come together beautifully in a rich broth.
Yomari
Traditional Nepali yomari — delicate steamed rice dumplings shaped like shells, filled with a warm chaku, sesame and coconut filling.
Yosenabe
A Japanese family-style hot pot with chicken, shrimp, tofu and vegetables that slowly soak up the rich flavor of dashi.
Kadhi Pakora
Punjabi kadhi pakora is a velvety, tangy-spiced gravy made from gram flour and yogurt, studded with crispy fried pakoras that soak up the sauce, traditionally served with rice.
Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet)
A fluffy Thai omelet with crispy golden edges, served straight over jasmine rice with fish sauce and a tangy dipping sauce.
Cá kho tộ (Vietnamese fish in caramel sauce)
Tender white fish braised in coconut water with fish sauce and amber caramel — a bold, homey dish from southern Vietnam.
Callaloo with Crab
A hearty Trinidadian callaloo made with taro leaves, okra, pumpkin, coconut milk and whole crabs — tender, spicy and richly green.
Caldo Verde
A hearty Portuguese soup of smooth mashed potatoes, finely shredded collard greens (or kale), and slices of spicy chorizo.
Caldo Tlalpeño
A hot Mexican chicken broth with chickpeas, carrots, spicy chipotle, and fresh avocado.
Gamjatang (Spicy Korean Pork Bone Soup)
A thick, spicy Korean soup with tender meat on pork neck bones, potatoes, napa cabbage, and the nutty aroma of perilla.
Ricotta and Spinach Cannelloni
Tender cannelloni with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, tomato sauce and a golden Parmesan crust.
Khanom Jeen Nam Ya
Soft rice noodles with a thick coconut sauce made from fish flakes, fiery chili, and fresh Thai vegetables.
Sauerkraut with Peas
A hearty Polish Christmas stew of soft sauerkraut, well-cooked peas, and golden onion.
Vietnamese-Style Caramelized Pork with Eggs
Thit kho is an iconic Vietnamese dish: pork belly and chicken eggs slowly braised in a glossy caramel sauce with coconut water and fish sauce until tender and rich amber in color.
Kare-kare
A classic Filipino stew with tender oxtail, a rich peanut sauce and vibrant vegetables, served with fermented shrimp paste.
Curry Laksa
A thick, spicy Malaysian soup with coconut milk, noodles, shrimp, chicken and crunchy bean sprouts.
Young Jackfruit Curry (Polos Curry)
A spicy Sri Lankan curry made with tender young jackfruit, coconut milk, goraka and roasted aromatic spices.
Potato Tortilla with Zucchini
A delicate Spanish tortilla with tender potatoes, sweet onion and juicy zucchini, delicious warm or at room temperature.
Kassler with Sauerkraut and Mashed Potatoes
A classic German dish featuring tender smoked-cured Kassler pork, apple sauerkraut, and velvety mashed potatoes.
Causa Limeña
A cold Peruvian layered dish made with silky mashed potatoes, spicy ají amarillo paste, a savory tuna filling and ripe avocado.
Kaftaji
A Tunisian dish of separately fried potatoes, pumpkin, peppers, tomatoes and eggs, finely chopped and seasoned with cumin, coriander and harissa.
Kachumbari
A fresh Kenyan salad of juicy tomatoes, thinly sliced onion, lime, cilantro and chili — the classic accompaniment to nyama choma and ugali.
Kachumber
A crunchy Indian salad of cucumber, tomato and onion, brightened with chili heat, a tang of lemon and fresh herbs.
Beans in a Clay Pot
Rich Bulgarian-style beans, slow-baked in a clay pot with sweet onion, pepper and fragrant mint.
Frijoles de la Olla
Tender Mexican pinto beans, slow-cooked in a fragrant broth with onion, garlic and epazote.
White Bean Purée with Onion
A delicate Romanian purée of white beans, garlic and golden onion with paprika — a simple meat-free dish with a rich, homemade flavor.