Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Kükü with Potatoes
Golden Azerbaijani kükü combines tender potatoes, eggs and fresh herbs in a hearty dish with a golden-brown crust.
Kyukyu with Herbs
A tender Azerbaijani kyukyu packed with plenty of fresh herbs, fried to a golden crust and juicy inside.
Lablabi
A thick Tunisian chickpea soup with garlic, cumin and harissa, served hot over pieces of stale bread with lemon juice and an egg.
Labneh
A thick, creamy Lebanese cheese made from strained yogurt, served with olive oil, za'atar, and fresh mint.
Lazanki with Cabbage
A classic Polish Christmas Eve dish: tender lazanki pasta, braised sauerkraut and fragrant dried porcini mushrooms with caraway seeds.
Lamingtons
Tender sponge cake cubes dipped in rich chocolate icing and generously coated in shredded coconut — a classic Australian teatime treat.
Langos
A Hungarian fried yeast flatbread with a crisp, thin center and puffy edges, brushed with garlic water and generously topped with sour cream and grated cheese.
Latvian Cold Beet Soup (aukstā zupa)
A refreshing Latvian summer soup made with pickled beets, kefir, crisp cucumber, and hard-boiled eggs.
Latvian Potato Pancakes
Crispy golden Latvian potato pancakes with a soft potato center, served hot with sour cream.
Latvian cheese pancakes (biezpiena plācenīši)
Tender golden pancakes made from curd cheese — a simple Latvian dish perfect for a warm breakfast served with sour cream.
Potato Lezhni
A tender roll of potato dough with a juicy filling of stewed cabbage or mushrooms — an authentic dish from the Vinnytsia region, served hot with sour cream.
Lenpun (Uyghur Liangfen Chickpea Jelly)
Chilled, springy chickpea jelly cut into noodles and dressed with garlic, rice vinegar and chili oil — a refreshing Uyghur dish for a hot day.
Lentil Yahniya
A thick Bulgarian lentil yahniya (stew) with carrots, garlic, and a fragrant paprika-and-savory roux.
South Indian Lemon Rice (Chitranna)
Fluffy rice with a bright lemon flavor, crunchy peanuts, and a spiced tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce
A moist, warm date sponge cake with a rich toffee sauce — a classic British dessert perfect for a cosy serving.
Lithuanian Beet Salad with White Beans and Pickles
A hearty Lithuanian salad with sweet beets, tender white beans, crunchy pickles, and a fragrant sunflower oil dressing.
Lithuanian Potato Pancakes
Crispy edges and a tender potato center make these Lithuanian pancakes a cozy classic, served hot with sour cream.
Lithuanian Cheese Pancakes
Tender Lithuanian cheese pancakes made from farmer's cheese with a golden-brown crust, served hot with sour cream.
Lebanese Chickpea Fatteh
Layers of crispy pita, warm chickpeas and silky garlic-tahini yogurt come together in this hearty Levantine dish, finished with toasted pine nuts.
Linzer Torte
A classic Austrian torte made from delicate nutty shortcrust pastry, tart redcurrant jam and a crisp lattice top.
Liptauer
A tangy Austrian cheese spread with paprika, caraway, capers and crunchy add-ins, served on rye bread.
Lobiani
A round Georgian bread with a tender, spiced bean filling and a buttery crust.
Red Kidney Bean Lobio
A thick Georgian lobio with tender red kidney beans, walnuts, garlic, cilantro, and fragrant khmeli-suneli.
Locro de papa
A thick Ecuadorian potato soup seasoned with cumin and achiote, topped with fresh cheese, cilantro and avocado slices.
Loubieh bi Zeit
Tender green beans slow-braised in olive oil with tomatoes, onion and garlic — a classic Lebanese mezze that's delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Louvi with Leafy Greens
A Cypriot home-style dish of tender black-eyed peas and soft chard, served with lemon juice and good olive oil.
Lemon Zest Madeleines
Delicate French madeleines with a buttery crumb, golden edges, and the signature domed "hump."
Macaroun bi toum
Homemade Lebanese pasta pieces, boiled until tender and generously coated in a fiery garlic-lemon sauce.
Mac and Cheese
Creamy pasta baked in a smooth cheddar cheese sauce, topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust — a classic of American comfort food.
Malai Kofta
Delicate paneer and potato balls with a crispy crust, served in a velvety cashew-cream sauce.