Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Rhodope Klin
Golden Rhodope klin layers a tender rice-and-cheese filling between crispy banitsa pastry sheets, all finished with a rich buttery aroma.
Roz bi laban (Egyptian rice pudding)
A delicate Egyptian rice pudding slowly thickened in milk and served chilled with a warm touch of vanilla and cinnamon.
Rømmegrøt
A traditional thick Norwegian porridge made from sour cream, wheat flour and milk, served with butter, sugar and cinnamon.
Rote Grütze
A North German berry pudding with cherries, red berries and a delicate vanilla sauce.
Roti Canai
Malaysian flatbreads with crispy, layered edges and a soft centre, served with spiced dal.
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.
Rupjmaizes Kārtojums
A traditional Latvian dessert of layered toasted rye breadcrumbs, tart berries, and delicate whipped cream.
Rösti with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Crispy Swiss rösti made from boiled potatoes, served with a delicate creamy sauce of button mushrooms and onion.
Rösti with Egg
Crispy golden Swiss potato rösti served with a delicate egg with a runny yolk.
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.
Sabich
A hearty Israeli pita filled with soft fried eggplant, egg, potato, fresh salad, tahini and tangy amba.
Cheese Saganaki
A Greek appetizer made from a thick slice of hard cheese: crisp golden crust, soft center, and a bright lemony finish.
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.
Dakos Salad
Cretan dakos combines a crunchy barley rusk with juicy tomatoes, salty feta, olives, and fragrant oregano.
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.
Leek and Egg Salad
A delicate Polish salad with mild leek, hard-boiled eggs, sweet corn and crisp apple in a mayonnaise dressing.
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
A French salad with crispy toasts, tender warm goat cheese, walnuts and a honey-mustard dressing.
Caprese Salad
A classic Italian appetizer of ripe tomatoes, delicate mozzarella and fragrant basil, dressed with olive oil — the fresh taste of summer in just a few minutes.
Snezhanka Salad
A delicate Bulgarian salad made with strained sour milk (yogurt), crisp cucumbers, garlic, dill, and walnuts.
Salmorejo
A thick, velvety cold soup made from ripe tomatoes, bread and olive oil, served in Andalusia with egg and jamón.
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.
Samp and Beans (Umngqusho)
A traditional South African dish of tender crushed white corn kernels and sugar beans, slow-simmered to a thick, creamy consistency.
Satarash
A summer Croatian vegetable stew of sweet peppers, ripe tomatoes and onion, slow-simmered into a thick, juicy sauce.
Sayur Lodeh
A thick, spicy Indonesian vegetable soup in coconut milk with eggplant, green beans, tofu and tempeh — a homey Javanese dish with a delicate, fragrant broth.
Sveler
Thick, tender Norwegian pancakes with a gentle tang from buttermilk, traditionally served with butter and sugar.
Sel Roti
Nepali festive rice rings with a crisp golden crust, a tender middle, and a fragrant hint of cardamom.