Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Austrian Palatschinken with Apricot Jam
Thin golden Austrian palatschinken made from delicate batter, rolled up with fragrant apricot jam and served with powdered sugar and whipped cream.
Agua de Jamaica
A refreshing Mexican drink with a rich ruby color, tangy hibiscus flavor, and gentle sweetness.
Adas Polo
Fragrant Persian rice with lentils, golden onions, sweet raisins and dates, finished with a crispy tahdig.
Ajapsandali
A juicy Georgian vegetable stew with pan-fried eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro and basil.
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.
Aloo Paratha
Thin, golden Indian flatbreads with a soft, spiced potato filling, traditionally served hot with yogurt.
Aloo Tikki
Golden North Indian potato patties with spiced green peas, ginger and cumin — crisp outside and soft inside.
Pineapple Cakes
Delicate Taiwanese pastries with crumbly buttery dough and a thick sweet-and-sour caramelized pineapple filling.
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.
Arancini
Crispy golden rice balls with molten mozzarella inside — a classic Sicilian appetizer made with saffron rice and a crunchy double-breaded crust.
Argentine Alfajores de Maicena
Delicate cornstarch shortbread cookies, generously layered with thick dulce de leche and rolled in coconut.
Arroz con Leche
A creamy Spanish rice pudding, slowly simmered in milk with cinnamon and lemon zest.
Vanilla Atole
A thick Mexican corn drink made with milk, vanilla, and piloncillo — warming, with a silky, creamy texture.
Espresso Affogato
This Italian dessert features scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream drowned in hot espresso, creating a delicate contrast between cold sweetness and coffee bitterness.
Achma
Traditional Georgian achma — a golden-brown pie made of thin boiled layers of dough, sulguni, imeretian cheese, and plenty of butter.
Turkish-Style Achma
Soft, layered Turkish yeast rings with a buttery aroma and a golden sesame crust.
Ashlyan-fu
A cold Dungan soup with springy starch noodles, lagman noodles, a sour-spicy vegetable sauce and thin strips of omelet.
Bubble and Squeak
Golden, crispy potato-and-cabbage cakes with a soft centre — the classic British way to turn Sunday roast leftovers into a cosy dish.
Baghrir
Delicate Moroccan semolina pancakes covered in a lace of tiny holes, soaking up a warm honey-butter glaze.
Badrijani with Walnuts
A cold Georgian appetizer of tender fried eggplant, a spicy walnut-garlic paste, and bright pomegranate seeds.
Baingan Bharta
A smoky Indian mash of fire-roasted eggplant, tomatoes, onion and fresh coriander.
Baku Pakhlava
Golden, diamond-cut pakhlava with thin layers of yeasted dough, walnuts, cardamom, and saffron syrup — a festive dessert served with Azerbaijani tea.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Juicy eggplant in a crispy fried crust, baked in layers with a fragrant tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, following a classic Neapolitan recipe.
Turkish-Style Eggplant and Yogurt Salad
Smoky roasted eggplant, thick yogurt, garlic and lemon come together in a gentle, cool meze with a distinct char-grilled flavor.
Balkaymak
A delicate Kazakh milk dessert with honey that slowly thickens into a glossy, creamy texture.