Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Homemade Zarb
Tender lamb with potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic, slow-roasted under a tight cover in the style of Jordanian Bedouin zarb.
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.
Sauerbraten
Tender beef marinated for a long time in a sweet-and-sour marinade, slowly braised until fork-tender and served with a rich raisin and gingerbread sauce.
Austrian-Style Sauerkraut with Sausages
Tangy, tender sauerkraut braised with bacon, onion and spices, served with golden Austrian sausages.
West African Peanut Stew (Mafé)
This rich, spiced mafé with chicken, sweet potato and leafy greens brings together a velvety peanut-tomato sauce with gentle heat.
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.
Zelnik with Leek and Cheese
A golden Macedonian zelnik made with thin layers of yeasted dough, tender leek and curd cheese.
Zereshk Polo with Chicken
A festive Iranian saffron rice with sweet-and-sour barberries, served with tender chicken in a light tomato sauce.
Idli
Soft, spongy South Indian idli made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, steamed to perfection.
Izmir kofte
Juicy spicy lamb kofte with browned potatoes and rich tomato sauce — a classic homestyle dish from Izmir.
Ika Mata — Raw Fish in Coconut Cream
A refreshing dish from the Cook Islands: tender fresh fillet marinated in lime, tossed with creamy coconut and crisp vegetables.
Ikan Asam Pedas
A Malaysian sweet-and-sour spicy fish, cooked with tamarind, chilli, okra and fragrant herbs in a rich, fiery sauce.
Ilish Bhapa
Tender Bengali hilsa fish steamed in a mustard-coconut paste.
Imam Bayildi
Tender eggplants filled with sweet onion, garlic and ripe tomatoes, slowly braised in olive oil until silky-soft.
Imeretian Khachapuri
A thin, golden Georgian flatbread with a juicy filling of Imeretian cheese and sulguni.
Injera
Traditional Ethiopian fermented flatbread made from teff flour — soft, spongy, with a light tang.
Turkey Chili
A hearty, spicy chili with turkey, beans and vegetables — a lighter take on the American classic, ready in under an hour.
Braised Turkey with Rice
A hearty homestyle dish of tender braised turkey and fluffy rice, cooked in one pot with carrots, onion and paprika.
Indian Fish Curry
Tender chunks of white fish simmer in a spicy coconut-tomato sauce with turmeric, garlic, ginger and a tangy hit of tamarind — an aromatic dish from India's coastline, traditionally served with basmati rice.
Iraqi Kima (Najafi-Style Kima)
A thick, rich Iraqi dish of tender beef and lamb, chickpeas, tomatoes and dried black lime, traditionally served over basmati rice.
Kenyan Irio
Traditional Kenyan irio is a thick, slightly coarse mash of potatoes, green peas and sweet corn kernels, flecked throughout with bright green vegetables.
Irish Oatmeal with Apple
Thick, creamy porridge made from steel-cut oats with soft apples, honey, cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts.
Irish Stew
A hearty Irish stew with tender lamb, potatoes and root vegetables, slow-cooked in its own rich broth until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Irish Lamb Stew
A thick, hearty Irish stew with tender lamb, potatoes and root vegetables that warms you with simple, home-style flavor.
Irish Brown Bread
A dense, nutty-flavored Irish soda bread made with whole wheat flour and buttermilk, requiring no yeast.
Irish Seafood Chowder
A rich, creamy Irish soup with potatoes, leeks, smoked and fresh hake, and shrimp — a warming coastal dish served hot with bread.