Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
For kids aged 3+: no spicy food, alcohol, coffee, raw meat or fish, mushrooms, nuts or smoked food. Check allergens in each recipe.
91 recipes
Lax Pudding (Swedish Salmon and Potato Bake)
A classic Swedish bake made with lightly salted salmon, potatoes and dill, topped with a delicate cream-and-egg custard — traditionally a highlight of the festive table.
Latvian Fish Soup
A traditional Latvian fish soup with a clear homemade broth, potatoes, milk and fresh dill.
Latvian Meatball Soup (Frikadeļu zupa)
A light Latvian soup with tender meatballs, potatoes and carrots, served hot with a spoonful of sour cream and fresh dill.
Latvian Cold Beet Soup (aukstā zupa)
A refreshing Latvian summer soup made with pickled beets, kefir, crisp cucumber, and hard-boiled eggs.
Latvian Potato Pancakes
Crispy golden Latvian potato pancakes with a soft potato center, served hot with sour cream.
Latvian cheese pancakes (biezpiena plācenīši)
Tender golden pancakes made from curd cheese — a simple Latvian dish perfect for a warm breakfast served with sour cream.
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce
A moist, warm date sponge cake with a rich toffee sauce — a classic British dessert perfect for a cosy serving.
Lithuanian Potato Pancakes
Crispy edges and a tender potato center make these Lithuanian pancakes a cozy classic, served hot with sour cream.
Lithuanian Cheese Pancakes
Tender Lithuanian cheese pancakes made from farmer's cheese with a golden-brown crust, served hot with sour cream.
Mac and Cheese
Creamy pasta baked in a smooth cheddar cheese sauce, topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust — a classic of American comfort food.
Malva Pudding
A delicate South African pudding made with apricot jam, soaked in a hot milk-and-butter sauce right after baking.
Semolina Porridge with Milk
A smooth, lump-free milk semolina porridge — a simple Ukrainian breakfast with butter and warm cinnamon.
Matsvnis Supi (Georgian Matsoni Soup)
A delicate Georgian soup with tangy matsoni, rice, buttery onion, egg and fresh herbs.
Mexican Rice Pudding
Creamy Mexican rice pudding with raisins and a warm hint of cinnamon, delicious served either warm or well chilled.
Miso Soup
A delicate Japanese soup made with dashi broth, soft tofu, wakame seaweed, and fragrant miso paste — a light dish traditionally served hot at the start of a meal.
Scallion Pancakes
Crispy on the outside and delicately layered inside, these Chinese flatbreads are packed with fragrant fried scallions — a popular street food that's easy to make at home in a regular skillet.
Millet Porridge with Milk
A tender, creamy porridge made from well-rinsed millet cooked in milk and finished with butter.
Creamy Milk Rice Porridge
A gentle, creamy rice porridge cooked in milk with butter — a simple Ukrainian breakfast with a homemade taste.
German Pancakes
Thin, golden German pancakes made from a delicate batter of milk, eggs, and sparkling water — perfect for a sweet or savory serving.
Norwegian Salmon Soup
A delicate, creamy Norwegian soup with salmon, potatoes and vegetables — a warming dish with a rich fish stock flavor.
Czech-style Vegetable Soup with Dumplings
A hearty Czech vegetable soup made with root vegetables — carrots, celeriac and parsley root — with tender homemade noodle-dumplings from an egg-and-flour batter, a simple and warming homemade lunch.
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.
Polish Sour Cucumber Soup
A hearty Polish soup made with sour pickles, potatoes and carrots in a chicken or vegetable broth, finished with sour cream — pleasantly tangy and fragrant with fresh dill.
French Omelette
A delicate omelette with a silky, creamy center, buttery flavor, and fresh herbs, cooked and served right away.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Fluffy golden buttermilk pancakes — a classic American breakfast with crisp, golden-brown edges and a tender, airy center.
Pearl Barley Porridge with Butter and Onion
Tender pearl barley with plump grains, creamy butter and golden sautéed onion — a simple, hearty homestyle side dish.
Polish Tomato Soup
A hearty Polish soup made with chicken stock, tomatoes, carrots and delicate cream, traditionally served with fluffy boiled rice and fresh herbs.
Wheat Porridge with Chicken and Tomato Gravy
Fluffy wheat porridge with tender pieces of chicken in a rich tomato gravy — a simple and hearty Ukrainian home-style dish.
Wheat Porridge with Butter
Delicate homemade wheat porridge with butter — a simple Ukrainian side dish with soft, well-cooked grains.
Millet Porridge with Pumpkin
A tender milk porridge with pumpkin and butter for a cozy breakfast.