Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
215 recipes
Porotos Granados
A hearty Chilean stew of fresh shell beans, sweet corn and squash, finished with a garlic-paprika sofrito and fresh basil.
Portuguese Tomato Rice
Juicy rice slowly simmered in a fragrant sauce of ripe tomatoes, garlic and bay leaf — a simple side dish from Alentejo to serve with grilled fish or meat.
Prasiela — Leek and Walnut Pkhali
A cold Georgian appetizer made from soft leeks, a spicy walnut paste, fresh herbs and wine vinegar.
Prasorizo (Greek Leek Rice)
Delicate Greek rice with sweet leeks, olive oil, dill and a bright lemony note.
Prebranac
A Serbian baked bean casserole made with tender white beans, plenty of sweet onion and paprika, which turns creamy inside with a golden crust on top.
Spiced Bulgur Pilaf with Vegetables
Fluffy Turkish bulgur with sweet carrots, celery leaves, garlic and aromatic herbs, cooked pilaf-style.
Puttu
A delicate steamed breakfast of crumbly rice flour and juicy layers of fresh coconut — a classic dish of Kerala.
Spinach Pkhali
A delicate Georgian appetizer of spinach, walnuts, fresh herbs and a tangy kick, served chilled with bright pomegranate seeds.
Rasam
A tangy, spicy South Indian soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, lentils, and an aromatic spice tempering.
Ratatouille
A luscious Provençal stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes, gently simmered in olive oil with garlic, thyme and fresh basil.
Chickpea Revithada
A thick Greek stew of chickpeas, onions and olive oil, slow-baked until tender and served with lemon.
Red Red
A thick Ghanaian black-eyed pea stew in a spicy tomato and palm oil sauce, served with slices of golden fried sweet plantain.
Rice with Mushroom Gravy
Fluffy rice with a rich, savory mushroom gravy — a simple homemade dish with the deep flavor of button mushrooms.
Ribollita
A hearty Tuscan bean-and-vegetable stew of white beans, cavolo nero kale and stale bread, slow-simmered with root vegetables and generously finished with extra virgin olive oil to a velvety thickness.
Rummaniyya
A Palestinian sweet-and-sour dish of tender lentils, eggplant, pomegranate juice and garlic oil.
Romanian Roasted Eggplant Spread
A thick, smoky vegetable spread made from roasted eggplant and sweet peppers, served in Romania as an appetizer on bread.
Romanian Vegetable Rice
Fluffy rice stewed with sweet onion, carrot, bell pepper and tomatoes — a simple homestyle Romanian dish for a meat-free lunch.
Saag Aloo
A hearty vegetarian dish from North Indian cuisine: potatoes and spinach braised in a fragrant blend of cumin, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
Salată de vinete (Romanian roasted eggplant salad)
A creamy Romanian salad made with smoky roasted eggplant, sunflower oil, and crunchy onion — a simple spread for bread.
Soba Noodle Salad
A refreshing cold salad made with buckwheat soba noodles and crisp vegetables tossed in a sesame-ginger dressing — a quick Japanese-style dish, perfect for a hot day.
Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
Crisp cucumbers and springy wood ear mushrooms in a sweet-and-sour garlic dressing — a refreshing Chinese cold appetizer.
Sambar
A thick South Indian soup made with toor dal, vegetables, tamarind and a spiced tempering — a warming dish to serve with rice.
Potato Samosas
Crispy triangular samosas with a spiced potato-and-pea filling — a classic Indian teatime snack.
Satarash
A summer Croatian vegetable stew of sweet peppers, ripe tomatoes and onion, slow-simmered into a thick, juicy sauce.
Scoverghi — Romanian Fried Flatbreads
Fluffy on the inside and golden-crisp on the outside, scoverghi are simple Romanian flatbreads made from yeast dough and deep-fried in hot oil.
Salted Watermelon
Crisp, tangy-salty watermelon wedges fermented in a jar with cold brine, made the old-fashioned Ukrainian way.
String Hoppers (Idiyappam)
Delicate steamed Sri Lankan rice noodle nests, served hot with coconut sambol or curry.
Sukuma Wiki
A traditional Kenyan dish made with tender collard greens, tomatoes and onions, served hot as a simple vegetable side.
Portuguese-style chickpea and spinach soup
A hearty Portuguese chickpea and spinach cream soup on a potato base, traditionally drizzled with fragrant olive oil before serving.
East African Chapati
Soft, chewy, flaky chapati with a golden crust — a traditional East African bread served with stews, vegetables or tea.