Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Uzhhorod Beef Rolls
Juicy rolls of thinly pounded beef stuffed with pickled cucumber, pork fatback, egg and potato — a traditional Transcarpathian dish that's seared and then braised in its own sauce until tender.
Baked Beans
A hearty American casserole of white beans and crispy bacon in a thick, sweet-and-sour tomato-molasses sauce, slow-baked in the oven until tender and lightly caramelized on top.
Polish-Style Baguette Bake
A crusty baguette topped with sautéed mushrooms, melted gouda and ketchup — a classic Polish street food snack.
Homemade Zarb
Tender lamb with potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic, slow-roasted under a tight cover in the style of Jordanian Bedouin zarb.
Sauerbraten
Tender beef marinated for a long time in a sweet-and-sour marinade, slowly braised until fork-tender and served with a rich raisin and gingerbread sauce.
Austrian-Style Sauerkraut with Sausages
Tangy, tender sauerkraut braised with bacon, onion and spices, served with golden Austrian sausages.
Zviti
A fiery Algerian dish from the Bou Saâda region: hot kesra bread, charred tomatoes and peppers, garlic and cilantro, all pounded together into a smooth, aromatic mixture.
Turkish-Style Green Beans in Olive Oil
Tender green beans slowly stewed with tomatoes, onion and garlic in olive oil, becoming even more flavorful once chilled.
Zelnik with Leek and Cheese
A golden Macedonian zelnik made with thin layers of yeasted dough, tender leek and curd cheese.
Idli
Soft, spongy South Indian idli made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, steamed to perfection.
Izmir kofte
Juicy spicy lamb kofte with browned potatoes and rich tomato sauce — a classic homestyle dish from Izmir.
Ikan Asam Pedas
A Malaysian sweet-and-sour spicy fish, cooked with tamarind, chilli, okra and fragrant herbs in a rich, fiery sauce.
Imam Bayildi
Tender eggplants filled with sweet onion, garlic and ripe tomatoes, slowly braised in olive oil until silky-soft.
Injera
Traditional Ethiopian fermented flatbread made from teff flour — soft, spongy, with a light tang.
Braised Turkey with Rice
A hearty homestyle dish of tender braised turkey and fluffy rice, cooked in one pot with carrots, onion and paprika.
Indian Fish Curry
Tender chunks of white fish simmer in a spicy coconut-tomato sauce with turmeric, garlic, ginger and a tangy hit of tamarind — an aromatic dish from India's coastline, traditionally served with basmati rice.
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.
Irish Stew
A hearty Irish stew with tender lamb, potatoes and root vegetables, slow-cooked in its own rich broth until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Irish Lamb Stew
A thick, hearty Irish stew with tender lamb, potatoes and root vegetables that warms you with simple, home-style flavor.
Irish Vegetable Soup
A hearty, homestyle Irish soup with seasonal vegetables, pearl barley, and fresh thyme that warms you up and fills you up.
Irish Beef and Guinness Pie
A rich filling of tender beef, vegetables and dark stout under a crisp golden crust.
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.
Spanish Birds
Juicy beef roulades made from thin, pounded beef, stuffed with bacon, smoked sausage, pickles and hard-boiled egg, then slow-braised in a rich onion-mustard sauce — a legendary Sunday dish of Czech cuisine.
İçli Köfte
Turkish stuffed bulgur balls with a thin bulgur shell and a juicy meat filling — a traditional dish served hot after boiling.
Yosenabe
A Japanese family-style hot pot with chicken, shrimp, tofu and vegetables that slowly soak up the rich flavor of dashi.
Kavaplar — Uyghur lamb shashlik
Juicy chunks of lamb with a golden crust, hot chili and fragrant cumin, grilled right over the coals.
Kazan-kabob
Juicy lamb with golden whole potatoes, seared and slow-cooked in a kazan until tender.
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.