Family Recipes
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Churchkhela with Walnuts
Traditional Georgian churchkhela — whole walnuts coated in thick grape tatara, dried until the shell turns firm and chewy.
Chuchvara
Miniature Uzbek dumplings with juicy lamb filling, served in a rich broth with vegetable sauce and fresh cilantro.
Shakriyah
This gentle Syrian shakriyah combines tender lamb with a velvety tangy yogurt sauce, served alongside fluffy rice with vermicelli.
Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a vibrant dish from North African and Israeli cuisine, where eggs gently poach right in a fragrant sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic and spices, and are served hot straight from the skillet.
Šaltibarščiai
A vibrant cold Lithuanian soup with beetroot, kefir, crisp cucumber and herbs, traditionally served with hot potatoes.
Shan Noodles
Burmese Shan noodles combine springy rice noodles with a savory tomato-chicken sauce, garlic oil, peanuts, and pickled vegetables.
Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles
Thin wheat noodles coated in fragrant oil from fried scallions and a sweet-savory soy sauce — a simple Shanghai dish packed with umami.
Polish Apple Szarlotka
Classic Polish szarlotka combines crumbly buttery pastry with a thick, fragrant apple filling and a golden crumb topping.
Shawarma
Juicy chicken thigh marinated in yogurt with Middle Eastern spices, roasted until golden-brown, and wrapped in warm lavash with fresh vegetables, cilantro and a homemade garlic-dill sauce.
Shah Plov
A festive Azerbaijani shah plov with fluffy saffron rice, lamb, dried fruit and chestnuts, baked in a crisp lavash crust.
Swabian Maultaschen
Tender Swabian Maultaschen with a meat-and-spinach filling, served in a clear broth or with golden-fried onions.
Schweinebraten
A juicy German pork roast with a crispy caraway crust, roasted with vegetables and dark beer in a rich gravy.
Black Forest Cake
A classic German cake with chocolate sponge, sour cherries, whipped cream and a distinct hint of kirsch.
Swedish Yellow Pea Soup
A thick Swedish soup made with yellow split peas and tender pork knuckle, traditionally served with mustard.
Swedish Apple Cake
A delicate Swedish apple cake with a light vanilla base, juicy apples, and a fragrant cinnamon crust.
Swedish Meatballs
Tender beef-and-pork meatballs seasoned with allspice and nutmeg, browned and then simmered in a creamy sauce — a classic Swedish dish traditionally served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.
Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes in Creamy Sauce
Tender Swedish meatballs made from a beef-and-pork mince, served with a velvety cream sauce, mashed potatoes and sweet-and-sour lingonberry.
Swiss Cheese and Pasta Bake
A rich Swiss-style pasta bake with cream and three distinctive cheeses, finished with a golden crust in the oven.
Swiss Potato Soup
A delicate, creamy soup of potato and leek, where simple alpine ingredients come together for a thick, silky texture and rich flavor.
Swiss Carrot Cake (Aargauer Rüeblitorte)
A moist nut-and-carrot cake from the canton of Aargau, topped with lemon icing and spiced with a hint of cinnamon.
Sheikh al-Mahshi
Tender baby zucchini stuffed with lamb and pine nuts, simmered in a rich, velvety yogurt sauce — a classic Syrian dish for the family table.
Shelpek
Thin Kazakh flatbreads quickly fried in hot oil until golden outside and soft inside.
Sheftalia
Juicy Cypriot meat sausages with onion and parsley, wrapped in thin pork caul fat and grilled over coals.
Gammon, Egg and Chips
A hearty British pub-style dish with crispy chips, thick slices of gammon, a fried egg and tender green peas.
Shiro Wat
A thick, silky Ethiopian stew made from toasted chickpea flour, onions, tomatoes, and a fiery berbere spice blend.
Shish Taouk
Juicy chunks of chicken in a lemon-yogurt marinade with garlic and warm spices, grilled on skewers to a golden crust.
Shivit Oshi
Vivid Khivan dill noodles with hot meat-and-vegetable vaju and cool katyk — a signature taste of Khorezm.
Shifta
Juicy Iraqi-Kurdish meat patties with tomato, herbs and cumin, pan-fried to a golden crust.
Shkembe Chorba
A rich and warming Bulgarian tripe soup with tender veal tripe, milk, paprika and garlic vinegar.
Shkmeruli
Golden Rachian-style chicken, generously covered in a hot milk-and-garlic sauce, perfect for dipping fresh bread.