Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Malakoff
Vaud-style Swiss cheese sticks marinated in white wine, coated in a crisp golden batter with a melted, gooey center.
Malva Pudding
A delicate South African pudding made with apricot jam, soaked in a hot milk-and-butter sauce right after baking.
Mamaliga with Brynza Cheese and Sour Cream
Thick, hot Moldovan mamaliga with salty brynza cheese and cold sour cream — a simple dish with a bold homestyle flavor.
Mamounia
A delicate Syrian semolina pudding with toasted grains, orange blossom fragrance, and crunchy nuts.
Manakish with Za'atar
Thin Lebanese flatbreads made with soft yeast dough and a fragrant za'atar oil topping, baked until golden at the edges and served hot.
Manakish with Za'atar
Thin Lebanese flatbreads made with soft, airy yeast dough, topped with a fragrant za'atar and olive oil blend, and quickly baked to golden perfection in a very hot oven.
Mango Lassi
A thick, chilled Indian drink made with sweet ripe mango, natural yogurt and a delicate hint of cardamom.
Mango Sticky Rice
A classic Thai dessert of chewy glutinous rice soaked in sweet coconut milk, served with juicy ripe mango.
Mandazi
Fluffy East African mandazi made with coconut milk and cardamom, with a golden crust and a tender, fragrant interior.
Semolina Porridge with Milk
A smooth, lump-free milk semolina porridge — a simple Ukrainian breakfast with butter and warm cinnamon.
Mantou
Delicate Chinese steamed buns with no filling, featuring a smooth surface and a soft, springy crumb.
Marinated Mayak Eggs (Mayak Gyeran)
Korean eggs with a tender, jammy yolk, steeped in a sweet-salty soy marinade with garlic, scallions and chili.
Marillenknödel (Apricot Dumplings)
Delicate Austrian dumplings made from a soft curd-cheese dough, each one hiding a whole juicy apricot with a sweet filling, served rolled in golden buttery breadcrumbs.
Moroccan Couscous with Vegetables
Fluffy couscous, vegetables in a spiced broth, chickpeas and sweet raisins come together in this colorful Moroccan dish, meant to be shared.
Moroccan Couscous with Vegetables
Fluffy couscous soaked in a spiced broth, served with tender chickpeas and seven vegetables — carrots, turnips, zucchini, pumpkin, cabbage, eggplant and tomatoes.
Masala Dosa
A crispy rice-and-lentil dosa wrapped around a fragrant filling of potato, onion, ginger and curry leaves — a classic of South Indian street food, served hot with coconut chutney.
Mast-o Khiar
A refreshing Persian appetizer of thick yogurt, crisp cucumber, mint, sweet raisins and walnuts — a classic accompaniment to Iranian dishes.
Matar Paneer
Tender Indian paneer cheese and sweet green peas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-onion sauce.
Maharagwe
Tender red kidney beans in a rich coconut-tomato sauce with Kenyan spice aromas.
Mahshi — Egyptian-Style Stuffed Vegetables
Tender zucchini and sweet peppers stuffed with rice, herbs and tomatoes, slowly simmered in a rich sauce.
Matsvnis Supi (Georgian Matsoni Soup)
A delicate Georgian soup with tangy matsoni, rice, buttery onion, egg and fresh herbs.
Machanka
Hearty Transcarpathian machanka — a thick sour cream and butter gravy with mushrooms and fried onion, traditionally served hot for dipping bread, potatoes or pancakes.
Mbeju
A traditional Paraguayan gluten-free cake made from cassava starch and cheese, crispy at the edges and tender in the center.
Megrelian Khachapuri
Soft Georgian flatbread dough with a juicy cheese filling and a golden crown of sulguni on top.
Medu Vada
South Indian doughnuts made from urad dal, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, deep-fried to a golden crust.
Mekitsi
Soft, fluffy Macedonian fried dough rounds with a crisp golden crust, served warm with cheese, jam, or honey.
Mexican Rice Pudding
Creamy Mexican rice pudding with raisins and a warm hint of cinnamon, delicious served either warm or well chilled.
Menemen
Menemen is a traditional Turkish scrambled egg dish, in which gently beaten eggs are slowly simmered in a thick sauce of ripe tomatoes, sweet green peppers, and onion until soft and creamy.
Mercimek Köftesi
Soft, spiced lentil kofte made with fine bulgur, fresh herbs and lemon — a traditional Turkish appetizer served in lettuce leaves.
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
Classic Polish mizeria — crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers in a cool sour cream dressing with dill.