Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
215 recipes
Agua de Jamaica
A refreshing Mexican drink with a rich ruby color, tangy hibiscus flavor, and gentle sweetness.
Ajapsandali
A juicy Georgian vegetable stew with pan-fried eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro and basil.
Ajvar
A thick Serbian vegetable spread made from sweet red peppers and eggplant, roasted for a smoky flavor and slow-cooked with garlic.
Ailazan
Armenian ailazan is a juicy summer vegetable stew in which eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and green beans are slowly braised in layers until tender.
Akara
Nigerian golden fritters made from an airy purée of black-eyed peas, onion and hot pepper — crispy outside and tender inside.
Alu Bodi Tama
A sour, spicy Nepali soup made with fermented bamboo shoots, potatoes and black-eyed peas — a warming dish from Newari cuisine.
Aloo Gobi
Aloo gobi is a fragrant Punjabi dry curry of potatoes and cauliflower simmered in cumin, turmeric and garam masala, traditionally served with chapati or rice.
Anmitsu
A chilled Japanese dessert with springy kanten cubes, sweet adzuki paste, fruit, white shiratama dumplings and thick black kuromitsu syrup.
Appam (Palappam)
Traditional Kerala rice pancakes with lacy, crisp edges and a soft, spongy center, served hot with coconut curries.
Appa (Sri Lankan Hoppers)
Thin, bowl-shaped rice pancakes with a crisp, lacy edge and a soft coconut centre, traditionally served hot.
Colombian Arroz con Coco
Fluffy coconut rice with caramelized titoté — a traditional Caribbean side dish served with fried fish.
Atkilt Wat
A delicate Ethiopian vegetable dish of cabbage, potato and carrot sautéed with onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric and cumin.
Ash Reshteh
A hearty Persian noodle soup with three kinds of legumes, fresh herbs and tangy kashk, topped with crispy fried onion, garlic and mint.
Baba Ganoush
A smoky Levantine dip made from the flesh of roasted eggplants, tahini, fresh lemon, and garlic — silky yet distinctly coarse in texture.
Badrijani with Walnuts
A cold Georgian appetizer of tender fried eggplant, a spicy walnut-garlic paste, and bright pomegranate seeds.
Bazhe
An authentic Georgian cold sauce made from raw walnuts, garlic and spices — thick, velvety and richly nutty.
Baingan Bharta
A smoky Indian mash of fire-roasted eggplant, tomatoes, onion and fresh coriander.
Sichuan-Style Eggplant (Yuxiang Qiezi)
Soft, lightly browned eggplant in a thick, tangy-sweet, savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang.
Batata Harra
Golden, crispy potatoes tossed with fiery chili, garlic, lemon and fresh cilantro — a vibrant Lebanese appetizer or side dish.
Bhindi Masala
A semi-dry North Indian dish of tender okra, sautéed separately and combined with a spiced onion-tomato masala.
Beguni
Crispy Bengali eggplant slices in a light spiced batter — a traditional teatime snack, often served with khichuri.
Besan Chilla
Thin golden Indian pancakes made from chickpea flour, packed with juicy vegetables and fresh cilantro — a quick, spicy breakfast with crispy edges.
Bissara
Thick Moroccan bissara — a smooth purée of dried fava beans with garlic, cumin and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Bob chorba
A thick Bulgarian bean soup with sweet pepper, tomato, paprika, dried mint (djodjen), and a classic roux.
Bulgarian Stuffed Peppers with Rice
Tender sweet peppers filled with spiced rice, onion, carrot and tomatoes, slow-baked until juicy.
Brazilian Rice and Beans
A classic Brazilian everyday dish — fluffy white rice and richly stewed black beans with garlic, onion and bay leaf, traditionally served together on one plate.
Briam
Greek briam — juicy summer vegetables slow-roasted in olive oil until tender and beautifully caramelized.
Tomato Bruschetta
A classic Italian appetizer — crisp toasted ciabatta rubbed with garlic, topped with a juicy mixture of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil.
Bubur Cha Cha
A Malaysian Nyonya coconut dessert with tender sweet potato, taro, banana and translucent sago pearls, fragrant with pandan leaves.
Buddha Bowl
A colorful, nourishing bowl of crispy roasted chickpeas, quinoa, tender sweet potato and ripe avocado, drizzled with a creamy garlic-lemon tahini sauce.