Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
490 recipes
Shrimp Aguachile
A zesty Mexican appetizer of raw shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice with chili, cilantro, crisp cucumber and red onion.
Adas Polo
Fragrant Persian rice with lentils, golden onions, sweet raisins and dates, finished with a crispy tahdig.
Azerbaijani plov with dried fruit and chestnuts
Fluffy saffron rice with crispy lavash is served alongside a tender meat-and-fruit gara with chestnuts.
Alu Bodi Tama
A sour, spicy Nepali soup made with fermented bamboo shoots, potatoes and black-eyed peas — a warming dish from Newari cuisine.
Aloo Gobi
Aloo gobi is a fragrant Punjabi dry curry of potatoes and cauliflower simmered in cumin, turmeric and garam masala, traditionally served with chapati or rice.
Aloo Gosht
A spicy Pakistani home-style dish of lamb and potatoes braised in a rich tomato-onion masala.
Amok Trey (Cambodian Fish Amok)
Tender fish in coconut cream with Khmer kroeng paste, steamed in banana leaves.
Argentine Empanadas
Crispy Argentine empanadas with a juicy filling of ground beef, sautéed onion, boiled egg and green olives, baked until golden.
Arepa "Reina Pepiada"
Golden Venezuelan arepas with a tender filling of shredded chicken breast, ripe avocado, mayonnaise, lime and cilantro.
Arepas with Chicken and Avocado
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Venezuelan corn arepas are filled with a juicy chicken filling made with avocado, lime, and cilantro — the classic "reina pepiada."
Arroz de Marisco
A hearty Portuguese seafood rice with shrimp, mussels and squid in a tomato-garlic sauce with white wine and fresh coriander — served moist, almost like a thick stew, following a recipe from the fishing village of Vieira de Leiria.
Shrimp Açorda
A traditional Portuguese açorda with shrimp from the Alentejo region — a thick, hearty porridge made from stale bread soaked in shrimp stock, garlic, olive oil and plenty of cilantro, enriched with egg at the end.
Atkilt Wat
A delicate Ethiopian vegetable dish of cabbage, potato and carrot sautéed with onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric and cumin.
Pork Afelia
Tender Cypriot pork marinated in dry red wine with crushed coriander seeds and slow-braised to a thick, fragrant sauce.
Ají de Gallina
A creamy Peruvian chicken stew in a golden sauce made with ají amarillo pepper, walnuts and parmesan — served with rice, potatoes, egg and olives.
Achma
Traditional Georgian achma — a golden-brown pie made of thin boiled layers of dough, sulguni, imeretian cheese, and plenty of butter.
Ash-e Doogh
A thick, gently tangy Iranian soup made with yogurt, rice, chickpeas and plenty of fresh herbs, warmed through with the aroma of mint and garlic.
Ash Reshteh
A hearty Persian noodle soup with three kinds of legumes, fresh herbs and tangy kashk, topped with crispy fried onion, garlic and mint.
Bubble and Squeak
Golden, crispy potato-and-cabbage cakes with a soft centre — the classic British way to turn Sunday roast leftovers into a cosy dish.
Badimjan Dolmasi
A traditional Azerbaijani dolma made with eggplants, sweet peppers and tomatoes, stuffed with juicy lamb, fresh herbs and cinnamon.
Bazhe
An authentic Georgian cold sauce made from raw walnuts, garlic and spices — thick, velvety and richly nutty.
Bacalhau à Brás
Bacalhau à Brás is a legendary Lisbon dish of soaked salt cod and crispy shoestring potatoes, gently combined with onion, garlic and eggs to a tender, creamy texture, finished with black olives and fresh parsley.
Bacalhau à Lagareira
Tender salt cod baked with potatoes until golden and generously drizzled with hot garlic olive oil — a classic of Portuguese cuisine.
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
Tender salt cod steeped in milk and baked with potatoes, onion, garlic, olives and eggs — a classic dish from Porto, Portugal.
Bacalhau with Cream
A Portuguese casserole of soaked salt cod, potatoes and a delicate cream-béchamel sauce, topped with a golden cheesy crust.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Juicy eggplant in a crispy fried crust, baked in layers with a fragrant tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, following a classic Neapolitan recipe.
Turkish-Style Eggplant and Yogurt Salad
Smoky roasted eggplant, thick yogurt, garlic and lemon come together in a gentle, cool meze with a distinct char-grilled flavor.
Balandeliai
Tender Lithuanian cabbage rolls with a meat-and-rice filling, stewed in a rich tomato sauce and served with sour cream.
Bandeja Paisa
A hearty Colombian "bandeja" from the Antioquia region — a mountain of a plate with stewed red beans, fluffy rice, ground beef in hogao sauce, crispy chicharrón, chorizo, fried eggs, fried ripe plantain slices, avocado and a corn arepa.
Karachi-style Bun Kebab
A spicy chana dal and potato patty in a soft bun with two chutneys, fresh onion, and a thin omelette — a true Pakistani street food classic.