Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
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Sabzi Polo ba Mahi (Persian Herbed Rice with Fish)
Fragrant Persian rice generously mixed with fresh herbs, served with golden fried fish and lemon.
Sabich
A hearty Israeli pita filled with soft fried eggplant, egg, potato, fresh salad, tahini and tangy amba.
Cheese Saganaki
A Greek appetizer made from a thick slice of hard cheese: crisp golden crust, soft center, and a bright lemony finish.
Saj with Lamb
Juicy lamb sautéed with onion, bell pepper, eggplant and tomatoes on a sizzling saj — a generous Azerbaijani dish meant for sharing.
Chicken Saj
Juicy chicken, golden-browned potatoes and seasonal vegetables, fried separately then brought together on a hot saj for rich Azerbaijani flavor.
Balochi Sajji with Chicken and Rice
Balochi sajji — a whole juicy chicken with a thin spiced crust, fragrant basmati rice, and a light smoky note.
Salată de vinete (Romanian roasted eggplant salad)
A creamy Romanian salad made with smoky roasted eggplant, sunflower oil, and crunchy onion — a simple spread for bread.
Salata Meshwiya
A Tunisian appetizer of charred tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic with olive oil, tuna and eggs.
Dakos Salad
Cretan dakos combines a crunchy barley rusk with juicy tomatoes, salty feta, olives, and fragrant oregano.
Salată de Boeuf
A festive Romanian salad with tender beef, boiled root vegetables, crunchy pickles, and a mayonnaise dressing.
Soba Noodle Salad
A refreshing cold salad made with buckwheat soba noodles and crisp vegetables tossed in a sesame-ginger dressing — a quick Japanese-style dish, perfect for a hot day.
Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
Crisp cucumbers and springy wood ear mushrooms in a sweet-and-sour garlic dressing — a refreshing Chinese cold appetizer.
Leek and Egg Salad
A delicate Polish salad with mild leek, hard-boiled eggs, sweet corn and crisp apple in a mayonnaise dressing.
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
Thai som tam is a crunchy salad of freshly shredded green papaya and carrot, pounded in a mortar with garlic, chili, and long beans, then dressed with fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar for a vibrant balance of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors.
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
A French salad with crispy toasts, tender warm goat cheese, walnuts and a honey-mustard dressing.
Caprese Salad
A classic Italian appetizer of ripe tomatoes, delicate mozzarella and fragrant basil, dressed with olive oil — the fresh taste of summer in just a few minutes.
Salade Lyonnaise
A warm French salad of crisp frisée, sautéed bacon lardons, garlicky croutons, and a poached egg with a runny yolk.
Salade Niçoise
Salade Niçoise is a vibrant classic of French cuisine from the Nice coast: tuna, crisp green beans, tender potatoes and eggs, all tossed in a fragrant oil-and-mustard dressing.
Snezhanka Salad
A delicate Bulgarian salad made with strained sour milk (yogurt), crisp cucumbers, garlic, dill, and walnuts.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce with juicy chicken breast, homemade garlic croutons, and a classic creamy dressing made from egg yolk, anchovies, and Parmesan — a true American Caesar, just like at a restaurant.
Salpicão de Frango
A festive Brazilian salad with tender chicken, crunchy carrots, sweet raisins, and a creamy pink sauce.
Salmorejo
A thick, velvety cold soup made from ripe tomatoes, bread and olive oil, served in Andalusia with egg and jamón.
Saltenas
Bolivian saltenas are golden baked pastries with slightly sweet dough and a juicy beef filling that sets into jelly, then melts back into hot broth as they bake.
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Tender veal slices with prosciutto and sage are quickly browned in butter, while white wine turns into a fragrant sauce.
Samaki wa Kupaka (Fish in Coconut Sauce)
A whole white fish is first grilled until lightly charred, then coated in a thick, spiced coconut sauce with tamarind and lime.
Sambar
A thick South Indian soup made with toor dal, vegetables, tamarind and a spiced tempering — a warming dish to serve with rice.
Tajik-Style Sambusa
Traditional Tajik triangular pastries made from thin layered dough, filled with juicy minced lamb, onion and cumin.
Samgyetang
A traditional Korean soup made from a whole chicken stuffed with sticky rice, garlic, ginseng and dried jujubes — a rich broth traditionally eaten on the hottest days of summer.
Samoan Chop Suey (Sapasui)
A hearty Samoan dish with tender beef, glass noodles, crisp vegetables, ginger and a rich soy flavor.
Potato Samosas
Crispy triangular samosas with a spiced potato-and-pea filling — a classic Indian teatime snack.