Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Balkan Stuffed Peppers
Tender sweet peppers filled with a juicy pork-and-beef rice stuffing, slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Balkaymak
A delicate Kazakh milk dessert with honey that slowly thickens into a glossy, creamy texture.
Jordanian-Style Bamia
Tender lamb and pan-fried okra are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, cardamom and coriander, and served with fluffy rice.
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.
Banitsa with Cheese
A crispy, golden banitsa made from thin pastry, salty white cheese, eggs and yogurt — a classic Bulgarian pastry for a warm breakfast.
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.
Okra Stew with Banku
A thick, fragrant okra stew made with palm oil, beef and mackerel, served with springy fermented banku — the traditional Ghanaian corn-and-cassava staple.
Banh Mi
A crispy Vietnamese baguette filled with juicy lemongrass-marinated pork, delicate liver pâté, crunchy pickled vegetables and fresh cilantro — the legendary street sandwich of Ho Chi Minh City.
Bunny Chow with Chicken
This fiery Durban-style curry with tender chicken and potatoes is served in a hollowed-out loaf of white bread, so every bite can be eaten with your hands.
Banh Bao
Fluffy Vietnamese steamed buns filled with juicy pork, shiitake mushrooms and whole quail eggs.
Hue-style Bánh Bèo
Delicate steamed rice cakes cooked in small cups, topped with dried shrimp floss, crispy pork cracklings and a spicy fish sauce dip.
Bánh Cuốn (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls with Pork)
Delicate, semi-translucent rice rolls filled with juicy pork and wood ear mushrooms, served hot with a sweet-and-sour fish sauce dip.
Bánh Khọt with Shrimp
Small Vietnamese rice pancakes with crispy golden edges, juicy shrimp and a hint of coconut, served with fresh herbs and a sweet-and-sour fish sauce dip.
Bánh xèo
A crispy, bright yellow Vietnamese rice pancake made with turmeric and coconut milk, filled with pork and shrimp, folded in half and served with lettuce leaves, fresh herbs and sweet-and-sour nước chấm sauce.
Pork Baozi
Soft Chinese steamed buns with fluffy yeasted dough, a juicy pork filling, and crisp napa cabbage.
Barmbrack
Traditional Irish yeasted fruit bread with raisins soaked in tea and whiskey, topped with a spiced butter crust.
Basma
This rich Uzbek basma cooks slowly in layers in its own juices, so the lamb turns out tender while the vegetables become fragrant and full-flavored.
Batagor Bandung Style
Crispy fried wonton pouches and pieces of tofu with a delicate fish filling, served with a thick spicy-sweet peanut sauce, just like the street vendors of Bandung serve it.
Batata Harra
Golden, crispy potatoes tossed with fiery chili, garlic, lemon and fresh cilantro — a vibrant Lebanese appetizer or side dish.
Butter Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken in a velvety cream-tomato sauce with garam masala, chili and fenugreek (kasuri methi) — a classic of North Indian cuisine, traditionally served with basmati rice or naan.
Bauernfrühstück
A hearty German breakfast of crispy potatoes, bacon and onion bound together with a tender egg mixture, served with pickled cucumbers.
Baursaks
Puffy, golden baursaks with a soft, airy crumb inside — a traditional Kazakh bread served with tea and at the festive dastarkhan table.
Bhindi Masala
A semi-dry North Indian dish of tender okra, sautéed separately and combined with a spiced onion-tomato masala.
Begova Čorba
A hearty Bosnian chicken chorba with dried okra, root vegetables, and a delicate egg yolk and sour cream thickening.
Beguni
Crispy Bengali eggplant slices in a light spiced batter — a traditional teatime snack, often served with khichuri.
Beijinho
Delicate Brazilian coconut candies with a creamy texture, coated in coconut and topped with a clove.
Bakewell Tart
A classic British tart with a crisp shortcrust base, raspberry jam and delicate almond frangipane.
Belgian Tomato Soup with Meatballs
A thick, rich tomato soup with tender meatballs — a Belgian home-cooked classic for a cozy meal.
Belgian Yeast Waffles
Light, golden Belgian waffles with a crispy crust and a tender, airy interior.
Belgian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender meatballs made from mixed ground meat, browned in butter and slowly simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce.