Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Tukhum Barak
Khorezm egg dumplings made from thin dough, with a rich filling of milk, butter and green onion.
Braised Beans
Hearty braised beans in a thick tomato sauce with sautéed onion and carrot, garlic and smoked paprika — a simple, comforting dish from a classic Ukrainian recipe that works equally well as a side dish or a standalone dinner.
Ugali
Thick cornmeal ugali with a tender, springy texture — a Kenyan staple served with sukuma wiki, stews, meat or fish.
Ugandan Rolex
Kampala street-style rolex — a soft chapati wrapped around a thin omelette with onion, tomatoes and crunchy cabbage.
Huevos Rancheros
A classic Mexican breakfast featuring crispy corn tortillas, fried eggs with runny yolks, a smooth bean puree, and a thick, spicy ranchera salsa.
Uzvar
Uzvar is a traditional Ukrainian drink made from dried apples, pears, prunes and raisins, sweetened with honey, that is always prepared for Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Uzvar with Fresh Fruits and Berries
A light summer uzvar made with apples, pears, cherries and blackcurrants, sweetened with honey and mint — a refreshing drink that keeps the bright flavor of seasonal fruit.
Umach Süt Ash
A traditional Kyrgyz sweet milk dish made with delicate flour flatbreads simmered in milk and finished with melted butter and sugar.
Umitas
A traditional Chilean dish made from ground fresh corn, sautéed onion and basil, wrapped in the corn's own husks and boiled in salted water until it has a tender, slightly sweet texture.
Umm Ali
A warm Egyptian dessert made with crispy puff pastry, sweet milk, cream, raisins, and toasted nuts.
Upma
Fluffy and fragrant upma — a traditional South Indian breakfast made from roasted semolina, a crisp tempering of mustard seeds, dal and curry leaves, vegetables and cashews.
Uttapam with Onion, Tomato, and Bell Pepper
Fluffy South Indian pancakes made from a lightly tangy fermented rice-and-lentil batter, generously topped with juicy vegetables.
Uštipci
Soft on the inside and golden-crisp on the outside, these Bosnian uštipci are made from a simple yeast dough and served hot.
Fakes — Greek lentil soup
A thick, warming Greek lentil soup with tomatoes, olive oil, and a bright wine-vinegar tang.
Falafel
Crispy golden-brown balls of chickpeas, fresh herbs and spices — legendary Middle Eastern street food, traditionally served hot in warm pita with hummus and vegetables.
Breton Far with Prunes
A delicate Breton dessert with a creamy custard-like center, a golden crust, and juicy prunes.
Fasolada — Greek white bean soup
This hearty, warming Greek fasolada combines tender white beans, sweet carrots, celery, tomatoes and a generous amount of olive oil.
Cypriot Fasolia Yahni (White Bean Stew)
A hearty Cypriot dish of white beans, vegetables and tomato juice, slow-cooked in olive oil into a thick sauce.
Fatirmaska
A traditional Tajik dish made from hot, layered fatir bread, crumbled and mixed with butter into a juicy, fragrant mass.
Fattoush
A crisp Lebanese salad of fresh vegetables, herbs, toasted pita and a tangy sumac-pomegranate molasses dressing.
Spinach Fözelék
A classic Hungarian fözelék — tender spinach purée in a creamy milk sauce with a golden flour roux, garlic and sour cream.
Hungarian-style Green Pea Főzelék
A delicate Hungarian főzelék made with green peas, thickened with a traditional buttery roux and finished with sour cream — served with a fried egg as a light standalone dish.
Fërgesë with Peppers, Tomatoes and Gjizë Cheese
Traditional Albanian fërgesë combines sweet peppers and ripe tomatoes with delicate fresh gjizë cheese in a thick, velvety vegetable sauce.
Feteer Meshaltet
Egyptian feteer meshaltet is a round, incredibly flaky pie made from thinly stretched dough layered with butter and baked to a crisp golden crust.
Finnish Blueberry Pie (Mustikkapiirakka)
A tender Finnish pie with a light butter shortcrust base, juicy blueberries, and a creamy sour cream topping.
Firfir with Injera
A warm Ethiopian dish of torn, tangy injera soaked in a rich tomato sauce spiced with berbere, onion, garlic, and ginger.
Flija
Thin golden layers of flija, brushed with a butter-yogurt mixture, come together into a delicate, fragrant Albanian dish perfect for a leisurely family table.
Rosemary Focaccia
A light, fragrant Italian focaccia with a crisp golden crust, generously soaked in olive oil and topped with fresh rosemary and coarse sea salt.
Fotzelschnitten
Swiss golden slices of day-old bread, soaked in an egg-and-milk mixture and coated with fragrant cinnamon sugar.
French Potato and Leek Soup
A delicate French potato and leek purée soup, cooked in butter and finished with cream to a silky consistency.