Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Schnitzel with Potato Salad
Crispy breaded schnitzel with tender meat inside is served warm alongside potato salad in a mustard-vinegar dressing — a classic German combination.
Shopska Salad
A juicy Bulgarian salad of ripe tomatoes, crisp vegetables and a generous layer of grated sirene cheese.
Kyrgyz-Style Shorpo
A hearty Kyrgyz lamb soup made with lamb on the bone, large chunks of vegetables, and a clear, fragrant broth.
Shpundra
Shpundra is an old Poltava dish: chunks of pork belly and beets are slowly braised in sweet-and-sour beet kvass until tender and rich in flavor.
Tajik Shurbo (Khomshurbo)
A hearty Tajik lamb soup with large chunks of vegetables and fresh herbs, traditionally served hot along with its fragrant broth.
Uzbek-Style Lamb Shurpa
A rich yet clear shurpa with tender lamb, large chunks of vegetables and fresh cilantro that warms and satisfies.
Šiupinys
A thick, hearty Lithuanian šiupinys with pearl barley, peas, beans and pork belly — a traditional warming dish for the whole family.
Youvetsi with Chicken
Tender chicken thighs baked in a rich tomato sauce with orzo make for a generous, home-style Greek dish.
Yuca with Mojo
Tender boiled yuca generously doused with a hot Cuban mojo sauce of garlic, onion, olive oil, and sour orange.
Berry Kissel
A thick berry kissel made with strawberries, raspberries and cherries — a refreshing, jelly-like dessert that sets to a delicate consistency thanks to potato starch and a few hours of chilling in the fridge.
Punjabi Egg Curry
Hard-boiled eggs, pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a rich onion-tomato masala with warm Indian spices.
Hutsul-style Fried Eggs
A hearty Hutsul breakfast of eggs fried on golden pork fat cracklings with onion and melted salty brynza cheese — quick, filling, and Carpathian-style rich.
Fried Eggs with Tomatoes and Onion
Quick fried eggs with juicy tomatoes and golden sautéed onion — a simple, hearty breakfast ready in 15 minutes.
Mexican-Style Eggs
Juicy scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onion and green chili — a simple Mexican breakfast served with tortillas.
Yaki Udon
Classic Japanese stir-fried udon noodles with pork and crisp vegetables in a fragrant soy-mirin sauce, topped with bonito flakes.
Yakisoba
Crispy stir-fried wheat noodles with pork and vegetables in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce — a beloved Japanese street food dish made in a wok in just 30 minutes.
Yalanji
Tender grape leaves with a lemony rice-and-vegetable filling, fresh herbs and olive oil — a cold Syrian meze appetizer.
Beef Stew with Dumplings
A hearty British stew of tender beef, vegetables and fluffy suet dumplings, cooked right on top of the rich gravy.
Beef with Broccoli
Juicy beef and crisp broccoli, quickly stir-fried in a wok and coated in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce built on soy and oyster sauce — a Chinese takeout classic that comes together faster than delivery.
Jamaican Escovitch Fish
Crispy fried fish topped with a spicy-sweet pickled mix of onion, carrot, allspice berries, and Scotch bonnet.
Jamaican Rice and Beans
Jamaican rice with red kidney beans and coconut milk, seasoned with garlic, thyme, and allspice, with a whole scotch bonnet pepper left in for fragrant aroma without excess heat.
Yum Woon Sen
A vibrant Thai glass noodle salad with shrimp and pork, where zesty lime balances fish sauce, sugar, and hot chili.
Yam Porridge (Asaro)
A thick Nigerian porridge with tender chunks of yam, a tomato-and-pepper base, palm oil, and smoked fish.
Japanese Curry with Rice
Homemade Japanese curry with tender chicken, potatoes and carrots in a thick, sweet-savory curry roux sauce, served with rice.
Yaprak Sarma with Olive Oil
Tender grape leaves wrapped around a spiced rice filling with onion, pine nuts, raisins, and fresh herbs.
Barley Porridge with Chicken Gravy
A hearty homemade barley porridge with a fluffy texture, tender chicken breast, and a thick vegetable gravy.