Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Chicken Laksa
A fragrant Malaysian coconut curry soup with tender chicken, rice noodles, fried tofu and crunchy bean sprouts.
Lamprais
A festive Sri Lankan dish of spiced rice, curry, meatballs and sweet-spicy accompaniments, baked in banana leaves.
Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup
A clear, rich beef broth, thin wheat noodles, white daikon, fresh herbs and vibrant chili oil — a classic Lanzhou-style bowl from northwestern China.
Lao Pork Larb
A vibrant Lao salad with tender minced pork, toasted sticky rice, lime, fish sauce, and fresh herbs.
Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Larb)
A spicy and refreshing Thai dish made with minced chicken, toasted rice powder, lime and fresh herbs, balancing saltiness, tang and heat in every bite.
Latvian Sauerkraut Soup
A hearty winter Latvian soup made with sauerkraut, smoked meat, pearl barley and vegetables, with a fresh tang and a fragrant hint of caraway.
Latin American Chicken and Rice
Juicy chicken thighs simmered with fluffy rice, bell pepper, carrot and tomatoes, seasoned with cumin and paprika — a classic one-pot Latin American home-style dish.
Lahanodolmades with avgolemono
Tender Greek stuffed cabbage rolls with a juicy meat-and-rice filling, dill and parsley, served with a velvety lemon-egg avgolemono sauce.
Lahmacun
A thin Turkish flatbread topped with a juicy, spiced filling of lamb, tomatoes, peppers, garlic and parsley, baked until the edges turn crisp.
Armenian-Style Lahmajun
A thin, golden flatbread topped with a juicy, spiced beef filling — an Armenian classic served hot with lemon.
Lahm bi Ajin
Thin yeasted flatbreads topped with juicy spiced beef, tomatoes, onion and parsley — a classic Lebanese street food.
Lenpun (Uyghur Liangfen Chickpea Jelly)
Chilled, springy chickpea jelly cut into noodles and dressed with garlic, rice vinegar and chili oil — a refreshing Uyghur dish for a hot day.
Hungarian Lecsó
A hearty Hungarian lecsó with juicy bell peppers, ripe tomatoes and onion, seasoned with fragrant paprika — with smoked sausage if you like — simmered into a thick, aromatic sauce.
Lentil Yahniya
A thick Bulgarian lentil yahniya (stew) with carrots, garlic, and a fragrant paprika-and-savory roux.
Polish-Style Lecho with Smoked Sausage
A hearty Polish lecho with browned smoked sausage, sweet peppers, zucchini and tomatoes — a cozy one-pot dinner.
South Indian Lemon Rice (Chitranna)
Fluffy rice with a bright lemon flavor, crunchy peanuts, and a spiced tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Lithuanian Beet Salad with White Beans and Pickles
A hearty Lithuanian salad with sweet beets, tender white beans, crunchy pickles, and a fragrant sunflower oil dressing.
Red Kidney Bean Lobio
A thick Georgian lobio with tender red kidney beans, walnuts, garlic, cilantro, and fragrant khmeli-suneli.
Lok Lak (Cambodian Beef)
Juicy chunks of beef are quickly stir-fried with garlic and served on crisp lettuce leaves with rice and a spicy lime-and-black-pepper dipping sauce.
Argentine Locro
A thick Argentine stew of white corn kernels, beans, pumpkin and pork, slowly simmered to a rich, meaty flavor.
Lomo Saltado
Lomo saltado — juicy strips of beef quickly stir-fried in a wok with red onion, tomatoes and hot amarillo chili peppers in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce, served with crispy French fries and white rice.
Teriyaki Salmon
Juicy salmon fillet seared to a crisp crust and coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory teriyaki glaze with ginger.
Maple-Glazed Salmon
Juicy salmon fillet with a crispy crust under a glossy glaze of maple syrup, soy sauce and mustard — a quick Canadian dish made in one pan in under half an hour.
Loubieh bi Zeit
Tender green beans slow-braised in olive oil with tomatoes, onion and garlic — a classic Lebanese mezze that's delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Lubia Polo
Fragrant Persian rice with beef, green beans and tomato sauce, layered and steamed to perfection.
Louvi with Leafy Greens
A Cypriot home-style dish of tender black-eyed peas and soft chard, served with lemon juice and good olive oil.
Lumpia Shanghai
Crispy Filipino spring rolls with a delicate pork filling, carrots, scallions and garlic — a must-have dish for the festive table.
Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese braised pork rice)
Tender pork belly braised in soy sauce with fried shallots and spices, served over hot steamed white rice.
Azerbaijani-style Lyulya Kebab
Juicy lamb and tail-fat lyulya kebab, tightly kneaded and grilled over hot coals.
Pasta with Meat Patties and Onion Gravy
Homemade golden-brown meat patties with a tender onion gravy and hot pasta — a simple, hearty dinner for the whole family.