Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Dovga
A refreshing Azerbaijani yogurt soup with rice, chickpeas, spinach and plenty of fresh herbs, delicious served both warm and well chilled.
Dolmades with Rice and Herbs
Tender Greek grape leaves with lemon rice, dill and mint — a fragrant appetizer served warm or chilled.
Dolme Barg Mo
Tender grape leaves filled with a fragrant rice-and-split-pea filling, fresh herbs, and a bold sweet-and-sour sauce made with pomegranate molasses.
Homemade Waffles
Classic homemade waffles with a crisp golden-brown crust and a light, tender center — the perfect family breakfast with maple syrup and a pat of butter.
Homemade Ryazhanka
A silky, velvety homemade ryazhanka made from milk slow-baked in the oven and cultured with sour cream — with a subtle caramel note in both flavor and color.
Æbleskiver
Light Danish round pancakes with buttermilk, cardamom and lemon zest, served warm with jam and powdered sugar.
Eggah
A fluffy Egyptian omelet with caramelized onion and plenty of parsley, served hot or at room temperature.
Ezogelin Çorbası
A thick Turkish soup of red lentils, rice and bulgur, finished with a fragrant mint-tomato tempering and a fresh squeeze of lemon.
Elarji
Stretchy Megrelian elarji combines a delicate cornmeal porridge with plenty of melted sulguni cheese.
Eliopittes (Cypriot Olive Bread)
Soft individual Cypriot bread rolls with black olives, spring onion, cilantro and mint — a fragrant traditional bake for breakfast or meze.
Elotes — Mexican Grilled Corn
Juicy corn cobs with a golden charred crust, a creamy dressing, salty cotija cheese, chili, and fresh lime — a classic Mexican street food snack.
Älplermagronen
A hearty Swiss alpine dish of pasta and potatoes in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with crispy onions and served with applesauce.
Empadinha with Palmito (Heart of Palm)
Brazilian bite-sized pies with buttery shortcrust pastry and a creamy filling of heart of palm, onion and garlic.
Black Bean and Cheese Enfrijoladas
Soft corn tortillas rolled with filling and generously coated in a velvety black bean sauce, served with queso fresco, cream, and onion.
Esquites
Juicy kernels of young corn, simmered with epazote and chili, then served with lime, mayonnaise, and crumbled Mexican cheese.
Estonian Cheesecake
A delicate Estonian pie with a crumbly shortcrust base and a creamy curd cheese filling.
Ethiopian Ful
A thick, spiced fava bean mash with berbere, tomatoes and soft-boiled eggs — a hearty Ethiopian breakfast served with crusty bread.
Chinese-Style Fried Rice
Fragrant Chinese-style fried rice with egg, carrot, peas and corn, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil — a quick dish made from day-old rice, cooked over high heat in just a few minutes.
Zhent
Traditional Kazakh zhent — a crumbly sweet dessert made from roasted millet talkan, butter, sugar and juicy raisins, served with tea.
Zhingyalov khats
Thin unleavened Armenian flatbreads packed with plenty of fresh greens, a light tang, and toasted spots on the surface.
Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
This gentle Moroccan zaalouk combines soft eggplant, thick tomatoes, garlic, sweet paprika and cumin into a fragrant dip served warm or chilled with bread.
Zagorje-style Štrukli
Thin, hand-stretched dough rolls filled with delicate fresh cheese are first boiled, then baked under a sour cream topping until golden on top.
Salzburg Nockerl
A light Austrian dessert of three fluffy, golden nockerl that resemble the snow-capped peaks of Salzburg.
Polish-Style Baguette Bake
A crusty baguette topped with sautéed mushrooms, melted gouda and ketchup — a classic Polish street food snack.
Zarda (Pakistani Sweet Rice)
Golden fragrant rice with sugar syrup, ghee, cardamom, raisins and almonds — a festive Pakistani dessert.
Braised Sauerkraut with Wheat Groats
A thick, hearty Ukrainian dish where the tang of sauerkraut is mellowed by wheat groats, sour cream and golden fried onion.
Zviti
A fiery Algerian dish from the Bou Saâda region: hot kesra bread, charred tomatoes and peppers, garlic and cilantro, all pounded together into a smooth, aromatic mixture.
Turkish-Style Green Beans in Olive Oil
Tender green beans slowly stewed with tomatoes, onion and garlic in olive oil, becoming even more flavorful once chilled.
Portuguese-Style Green Beans with Egg
A delicate Portuguese dish of boiled green beans sautéed with onion and garlic, then gently folded with beaten eggs until softly creamy.
Green Tallarines
Peruvian "tallarines" pasta in a vibrant green cream sauce made with spinach, basil, cheese and walnuts — a dish with Italian roots that has become a classic of Peruvian home cooking.