Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
490 recipes
Matambre Arrollado
A classic Argentine Christmas appetizer — a thin beef roll with carrots, bell pepper and hard-boiled eggs, simmered in an aromatic broth and chilled under weight until dense and easy to slice.
Matapa with Shrimp
This hearty Mozambican matapa combines tender cassava leaves, creamy coconut milk, roasted peanuts, and sweet shrimp in a rich sauce.
Maftoul with Chicken and Chickpeas
Palestinian maftoul with tender chicken, chickpeas and vegetable stew in a fragrant chicken broth — a hearty dish for a big family dinner.
Mahshi — Egyptian-Style Stuffed Vegetables
Tender zucchini and sweet peppers stuffed with rice, herbs and tomatoes, slowly simmered in a rich sauce.
Macher Jhol (Mach Jhol)
A light Bangladeshi fish jhol with crispy potatoes, tomatoes and spicy mustard oil, traditionally served with fluffy steamed rice.
Mexican Albondigas
Tender beef-and-pork meatballs with rice and mint, slow-cooked in a rich tomato broth with a Mexican character.
Menemen
Menemen is a traditional Turkish scrambled egg dish, in which gently beaten eggs are slowly simmered in a thick sauce of ripe tomatoes, sweet green peppers, and onion until soft and creamy.
Mercimek Köftesi
Soft, spiced lentil kofte made with fine bulgur, fresh herbs and lemon — a traditional Turkish appetizer served in lettuce leaves.
Mi Goreng
Spicy-sweet Indonesian fried noodles with chicken, shrimp, egg and crunchy vegetables in a caramelized kecap manis sauce — a quick dish in the style of Jakarta street food.
Mee Goreng Mamak
Spicy Malaysian fried noodles with shrimp, tofu, potatoes and vegetables, quickly stir-fried in a wok over high heat.
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
Classic Polish mizeria — crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers in a cool sour cream dressing with dill.
Mi Quang
A famous noodle dish from central Vietnam with chicken, shrimp, a turmeric broth-sauce, fresh herbs, peanuts and crispy rice crackers.
Minestrone
A hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans, potatoes and small pasta, flavored with fresh basil and served with grated Parmesan.
Miso Ramen with Fried Tofu
A hearty miso ramen with golden pan-fried tofu, a soft marinated egg and shiitake mushrooms — a comforting Japanese dish you can easily make at home in 45 minutes.
Mish-mash
This Bulgarian mish-mash combines sweet peppers and juicy tomatoes with eggs and salty bryndza cheese in a tender homestyle dish.
Moin Moin
A delicate Nigerian steamed pudding made from peeled black-eyed peas, sweet peppers, onion and palm oil, filled with boiled eggs.
Fish Moqueca
Traditional Bahian moqueca — chunks of white fish stewed in coconut milk with dendê palm oil, bell pepper and tomatoes, which give the dish its vibrant orange color and nutty aroma.
Syrian-Style Molokhia with Chicken
Tender molokhia leaves stewed in a rich chicken broth with garlic, coriander and lemon — a vibrant Syrian dish for the family table.
Morasa Polo
A festive Persian saffron rice with chicken, barberries, citrus zest and nuts, arranged on a platter like a precious mosaic.
Mujaddara Mesafhaa
A thick, tender dish of well-cooked lentils and rice, finished with sweet golden onions and a light hint of lemon.
Mujaddara with Bulgur
A hearty Palestinian dish of fluffy bulgur and lentils, generously topped with sweet caramelized onions.
Mshaat (Palestinian Cauliflower Fritters)
Golden Palestinian fritters made with tender cauliflower, parsley, onion and cumin.
Mshosh
Armenian mshosh is a hearty, spiced dish made from green lentils, sweet dried apricots, sautéed onion, and crunchy walnuts.
Zucchini Mücver
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these Turkish zucchini fritters with dill, mint and herbs are served warm or at room temperature with thick yogurt.
Meatloaf
A juicy beef meatloaf with tender onion, baked under a glossy ketchup-mustard glaze — a classic American home-style dish.
Nam Prik Ong
A thick northern Thai dip made with juicy minced pork, tomatoes, and pounded chili paste, served with crisp fresh vegetables.
Nasi Goreng
Fragrant Indonesian fried rice with garlic, chili, and sweet kecap manis, topped with a fried egg and slices of fresh cucumber.
Nasi Lemak
Coconut rice with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, fried peanuts, egg and fresh cucumber — Malaysia's national dish, traditionally served for breakfast.
Nachos with Dips
Crispy corn tortilla chips baked under a layer of melted cheddar with black beans and jalapeño, served with guacamole, sour cream and tomato salsa — a favorite Mexican party snack.
Nigerian Unripe Plantain Stew
A thick, spicy Nigerian stew made with soft green plantains, smoked fish, palm oil, and greens.