Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
688 recipes
Polish Sernik
A delicate Polish cheesecake made with twice-sieved curd cheese, vanilla and juicy raisins.
Sirene po Shopski
A traditional Bulgarian appetizer: salty sirene cheese baked in a clay pot with juicy tomatoes, peppers and egg.
Syrian Chickpea Fatteh
A warm Syrian breakfast with soft chickpeas, crispy pita, garlic-yogurt sauce and toasted pine nuts.
Cheese Fondue for the Home
Classic Swiss fondue with Gruyère and Emmental makes a smooth, creamy dip for crusty bread.
Syrnyky (Ukrainian Cottage Cheese Pancakes)
Tender golden syrnyky made from cottage cheese, fried to a crispy crust — a beloved Ukrainian breakfast that pairs wonderfully with sour cream or jam.
Cheese and Onion Pie
A golden British pie with soft sweet onions, mature cheddar, and a tender, flaky crust.
Sigara böreği
Crispy Turkish phyllo rolls with juicy feta and fresh parsley — a classic hot appetizer to serve with tea.
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.
Skoleboller
Norwegian sweet buns with delicate vanilla custard, white icing and a juicy coconut crust.
Slovak Apple Žemlovka
A warm Slovak bake made with stale bread rolls, juicy apples and curd cheese, topped with a delicate meringue crust.
Slovak makovník — poppy seed roll
A soft yeast roll with a thick milk-and-poppy-seed filling, baked in Slovakia for holidays and family tea gatherings.
Slovak Potato Lokshe
Thin, soft potato flatbreads with golden-brown spots, traditionally served warm and brushed with butter.
Slovak Cheese Šúľance with Poppy Seeds
Tender homemade šúľance made from a soft cheese dough, generously coated with ground poppy seeds and sugar, and drizzled with melted butter.
Fried Rye Bread with Garlic (Kepta duona)
Crispy sticks of Lithuanian rye bread rubbed with garlic and served with a rich garlic-cheese dip — a favorite beer snack.
Fried Cheese
Crispy golden breading with gooey melted cheese inside — a beloved Czech street-food snack, served hot with tangy tartar sauce and fried potatoes.
Mushrooms in Ketsi
Hot button mushrooms baked in a ketsi with butter and stretchy sulguni cheese — a simple Georgian appetizer with rich mushroom juices.
Cherry Solozhenyk
A delicate, multi-layered solozhenyk — a traditional Ukrainian dessert made of thin egg pancakes layered with a cherry filling and topped with a crisp meringue cap, browned in the oven.
Poltava Solozhenyk
A delicate Poltava solozhenyk made of thin egg-yolk crepes layered with caramelized apples and cherry preserve, topped with a crisp baked meringue crown.
Apple Solozhenyk
A traditional Poltava dessert of fluffy egg crepes layered with cinnamon-caramelized apples and topped with delicate meringue that turns golden brown in the oven.
Savory Oatmeal with Egg and Cheese
Creamy oatmeal with melted hard cheese, an egg with a soft yolk, and fresh green onion — a hearty breakfast in just a few minutes.
Salted Watermelon
Crisp, tangy-salty watermelon wedges fermented in a jar with cold brine, made the old-fashioned Ukrainian way.
Sopa Paraguaya
Despite its name, "sopa paraguaya" isn't a soup at all — it's a moist Paraguayan cornbread bake with cheese and onion, featuring a crisp golden crust and a tender, juicy center.
Sopes
Soft corn cakes with a crisped pinched edge, filled with creamy refried beans, cheese, lettuce and spicy salsa — a classic Mexican antojito.
Spanakopita
Classic Greek spanakopita — crisp phyllo pastry with a juicy filling of spinach, feta and fresh herbs.
Spas
A delicate Armenian matsun-based soup with soft dzavar, a fresh tang, and fragrant mint butter.
Stoemp with Carrots and Onions
A hearty Belgian stoemp made with potatoes, sweet carrots and gently sautéed onions — a simple, filling and comforting side dish.
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.
Sutlijash
A gentle Macedonian rice pudding, simmered in milk to a thick, creamy consistency and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon.