Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
228 recipes
Chicken Lahori
Juicy chicken in a thick tomato-yogurt sauce with cumin, green chilies, and garam masala — a spicy Lahori dish for a generous family dinner.
Peri-Peri Chicken
Juicy chicken with a golden-brown skin, spicy chili, garlic and a bright lemony tang — in the style of Mozambican grill houses.
Piri Piri Chicken
Portuguese spatchcocked chicken, marinated in a fiery piri piri sauce with garlic, vinegar and bay leaf, then grilled over charcoal until crisp and charred — the signature dish of Guia in the Algarve.
Chicken Provençal
Tender chicken thighs braised in a rich tomato-wine sauce with garlic, herbes de Provence, and olives.
Chicken Kavarma
Tender chicken braised with onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes and white wine, this hearty Bulgarian dish comes together with a rich, thick sauce.
Romanian-Style Chicken Ostropel
Tender Romanian chicken braised in a thick tomato sauce with garlic, onion and fragrant herbs.
Chicken Ostropel
Golden-browned chicken pieces braised in a thick tomato sauce with plenty of garlic — a simple, classic Romanian home-style dish.
Dutch-Style Chicken Satay
Juicy chicken skewers in a sweet-spicy marinade with a rich peanut sauce — a Dutch classic with Indonesian roots.
Chicken Noodle Soup
A hearty homemade chicken soup with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and noodles in a fragrant broth — a classic American dish for a cozy meal.
Chicken Fajitas
Juicy chicken and crisp vegetables in a spicy lime-garlic marinade, seared until lightly caramelized and served in warm tortillas with sour cream, salsa and avocado.
Kyukyu with Herbs
A tender Azerbaijani kyukyu packed with plenty of fresh herbs, fried to a golden crust and juicy inside.
Labneh
A thick, creamy Lebanese cheese made from strained yogurt, served with olive oil, za'atar, and fresh mint.
Tajik Lagman
Hearty Tajik lagman with springy noodles, beef, radish, cabbage, and a thick vegetable vadja.
Laing
This rich Bicolano laing combines tender dried taro leaves with coconut milk, hot chili, and the deep savoriness of shrimp paste.
Laulau
Traditional Hawaiian laulau — juicy pork and salted black cod wrapped in taro leaves and slow-steamed until tender.
Chicken Levengi
A whole chicken roasted with a sweet-and-sour walnut, onion and plum paste stuffing — a festive dish of Lankaran cuisine.
Luwombo with Chicken
Tender chicken in a rich peanut-tomato sauce, slowly steamed in charred banana leaves — a festive dish from traditional Baganda cuisine.
Lumpia Shanghai
Crispy Filipino spring rolls with a delicate pork filling, carrots, scallions and garlic — a must-have dish for the festive table.
Lu Sipi
Tongan bundles of tender lamb, onion and coconut cream, slow-baked in taro leaves until melt-in-your-mouth soft.
Matambre Arrollado
A classic Argentine Christmas appetizer — a thin beef roll with carrots, bell pepper and hard-boiled eggs, simmered in an aromatic broth and chilled under weight until dense and easy to slice.
Matapa with Shrimp
This hearty Mozambican matapa combines tender cassava leaves, creamy coconut milk, roasted peanuts, and sweet shrimp in a rich sauce.
Matar Paneer
Tender Indian paneer cheese and sweet green peas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-onion sauce.
Matoke Stew
A hearty Ugandan stew made with green matoke bananas, tender beef, tomatoes and hot pepper, slow-cooked into a rich sauce.
Medu Vada
South Indian doughnuts made from urad dal, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, deep-fried to a golden crust.
Mi Goreng
Spicy-sweet Indonesian fried noodles with chicken, shrimp, egg and crunchy vegetables in a caramelized kecap manis sauce — a quick dish in the style of Jakarta street food.
Miyeok-guk
This delicate Korean beef and seaweed soup, miyeok-guk, has a clean, rich broth with a subtle nutty aroma of sesame oil.
Mirza Ghasemi
Smoky charred eggplant, juicy tomatoes, golden garlic and tender eggs come together in this rich Gilani dish with a distinct smoky aroma.
Miso Ramen with Fried Tofu
A hearty miso ramen with golden pan-fried tofu, a soft marinated egg and shiitake mushrooms — a comforting Japanese dish you can easily make at home in 45 minutes.
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.
Mititei (Romanian Mici)
Juicy Romanian skinless sausages made from beef and pork, infused with garlic and spices and grilled over hot coals.