Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
228 recipes
Gomen Wat
Tender Ethiopian braised collard greens with spiced niter kibbeh and a fragrant onion, garlic and ginger base.
Split Pea Porridge with Smoked Pork Ribs
Tender, well-cooked split pea porridge with sautéed smoked pork ribs, onion and carrot — a hearty homestyle dish with a rich smoky flavor.
Greek Salad
A classic Greek summer salad made with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, sweet onion and Kalamata olives, topped with a whole block of juicy feta and dressed with olive oil and wine vinegar.
Greek Horiatiki Salad
A fresh village-style horiatiki salad made with juicy vegetables, salty kalamata olives and large chunks of Greek feta, dressed with olive oil and oregano.
Griot (Haitian Fried Pork)
Tender chunks of pork shoulder, marinated in citrus juice and Haitian spices, first simmered and then fried until crisp and golden.
Guacamole
Fresh Mexican guacamole — ripe avocado mashed to a texture with tender chunks, with juicy tomato, white onion, cilantro, hot chili, and lime juice.
Vienna-Style Goulash
A thick, rich Viennese goulash with plenty of soft onions, sweet paprika, and tender beef.
Cacık
This refreshing Turkish cacık combines smooth yogurt, crisp cucumber, garlic, dill and dried mint into a light chilled dish.
Joojeh Kebab
Juicy chicken pieces marinated in saffron and yogurt, grilled over high heat until golden and charred.
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek sauce made with yogurt, crisp cucumber, and garlic, flavored with dill and mint — perfect as a dip or a side for grilled vegetables and meat.
Zaru soba
Cold Japanese noodles with a springy texture, fragrant tsuyu dipping sauce, nori, scallions, and wasabi.
Eggplant, Pepper and Tomato Dolma
Juicy eggplants, sweet peppers and tomatoes stuffed with spiced lamb mince and fresh herbs, slow-braised in their own juices — the traditional Azerbaijani "three sisters" dolma.
Homemade Adana Kebab
A juicy, spicy kebab made from lamb and tail fat, shaped onto wide skewers and grilled over hot coals.
Homemade Chicken Doner
Juicy thin slices of spiced chicken, seared until golden at the edges and wrapped in warm lavash with fresh vegetables.
Homemade Ryazhanka
A silky, velvety homemade ryazhanka made from milk slow-baked in the oven and cultured with sour cream — with a subtle caramel note in both flavor and color.
Lamb Offal Drob
A traditional Romanian drob — a delicate baked terine of lamb offal, spring greens and eggs, served chilled.
Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche
A vibrant Ecuadorian ceviche with tender shrimp, citrus juice, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro, served well chilled.
Eritrean Zigni
A thick, rich and spicy beef stew with tomatoes and berbere, traditionally served with injera.
Estonian Split Pea Soup
A hearty winter Estonian soup of well-cooked split peas and smoked pork knuckle, warming with rich meaty flavor.
Polish-Style Baguette Bake
A crusty baguette topped with sautéed mushrooms, melted gouda and ketchup — a classic Polish street food snack.
Ika Mata — Raw Fish in Coconut Cream
A refreshing dish from the Cook Islands: tender fresh fillet marinated in lime, tossed with creamy coconut and crisp vegetables.
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.
Pork Kavarma
Tender pork, sweet pepper and leek, slow-baked in a wine-tomato sauce, come together in a warming Bulgarian dish with a rich, homemade flavor.
Kazakh Kurt
Traditional salty balls made from thick suzbe, slowly dried into a firm, tangy fermented-milk snack for long-term storage.
Caldo de Mandioca
A thick Brazilian soup made with tender cassava, crispy bacon and browned sausage — warming, hearty and full of homemade flavor.
Canadian Split Pea Soup
A hearty pea soup with smoked pork hock, savory and thyme — a classic French-Canadian dish made with yellow split peas that warms you up in cold weather.
Cantonese Wonton Noodle Soup
Thin, springy egg noodles with juicy shrimp-and-pork wontons in a clear, fragrant broth.
Sauerkraut with Peas
A hearty Polish Christmas stew of soft sauerkraut, well-cooked peas, and golden onion.