Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
215 recipes
Zhingyalov khats
Thin unleavened Armenian flatbreads packed with plenty of fresh greens, a light tang, and toasted spots on the surface.
Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
This gentle Moroccan zaalouk combines soft eggplant, thick tomatoes, garlic, sweet paprika and cumin into a fragrant dip served warm or chilled with bread.
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.
Idli
Soft, spongy South Indian idli made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, steamed to perfection.
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.
Irish Vegetable Soup
A hearty, homestyle Irish soup with seasonal vegetables, pearl barley, and fresh thyme that warms you up and fills you up.
Mexican-Style Calabacitas with Corn
Juicy zucchini with tender corn, tomatoes, onion, and fresh cilantro — a simple homestyle Mexican dish with vibrant vegetable flavor.
Kalo Prama
A traditional Cypriot semolina cake flavored with mastic and almonds, generously soaked in a hot citrus syrup.
Kanda Poha with Potatoes and Peanuts
Delicate flattened rice flakes with pan-fried potatoes, onion, crunchy peanuts and a fresh hit of lemon — a classic Maharashtrian Indian breakfast.
Sauerkraut with Peas
A hearty Polish Christmas stew of soft sauerkraut, well-cooked peas, and golden onion.
Karantika
Hot Algerian karantika — a delicate chickpea flour flan with a golden crust and the warm aroma of cumin.
Young Jackfruit Curry (Polos Curry)
A spicy Sri Lankan curry made with tender young jackfruit, coconut milk, goraka and roasted aromatic spices.
Bavarian-Style Potato Salad
A warm potato salad with a rich broth-based dressing, onion, and fresh chives — a classic Bavarian side dish made without mayonnaise.
Catalan Escalivada
A smoky Catalan dish of roasted eggplant, sweet peppers and onion, soft and tender, dressed with olive oil and garlic.
Kachumbari
A fresh Kenyan salad of juicy tomatoes, thinly sliced onion, lime, cilantro and chili — the classic accompaniment to nyama choma and ugali.
Kachumber
A crunchy Indian salad of cucumber, tomato and onion, brightened with chili heat, a tang of lemon and fresh herbs.
Kashk-e Bademjan
A smoky, delicate Persian dip of roasted eggplant, tangy kashk, golden onions and fragrant mint.
Beans in a Clay Pot
Rich Bulgarian-style beans, slow-baked in a clay pot with sweet onion, pepper and fragrant mint.
Frijoles de la Olla
Tender Mexican pinto beans, slow-cooked in a fragrant broth with onion, garlic and epazote.
White Bean Purée with Onion
A delicate Romanian purée of white beans, garlic and golden onion with paprika — a simple meat-free dish with a rich, homemade flavor.
Rye Bread Kvass Starter
A traditional Ukrainian rye bread kvass made with rye croutons, yeast, and raisins — a refreshing sweet-and-sour drink that also works as a sour base for borsch or cold soup.
Kwati — Nepalese sprouted bean soup
A thick, warming Nepalese soup made from nine kinds of sprouted beans, onion and fragrant spices.
Fermented Beets
Crisp, tangy-salty beets naturally fermented in a brine with garlic and spices — a handy homemade staple for borsch, vinegret, and appetizers.
Kei Sir Alicha
A colorful Ethiopian dish of tender beets, potatoes and carrots dressed with a lemony vinaigrette, traditionally served over injera.
Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Hot golden cubes of ripe plantain with fiery chili, fresh ginger, and warm nutmeg aroma — a classic Ghanaian street food snack.
Jakarta-Style Ketoprak
An Indonesian street salad with crispy tofu, lontong, rice vermicelli, and a spicy-sweet peanut sauce.
Kısır
A tangy Turkish salad made with soft bulgur, tomato and pepper paste, fresh herbs, and a sweet-and-sour pomegranate dressing.
Kik Alicha
A mild Ethiopian wot made from yellow split peas, onion, ginger and turmeric, slowly simmered to a creamy texture.