Family

14 recipes

The recipes we actually cook.

French mains +4

Beef stew

This is our classic-style beef stew. I tend to make it as a base now, skipping the potatoes and more delicate vegetables, which are served alongside it.

Prep30m

Cook2–3h

Serves4–6

Russian mains +2

Beef stroganoff

A warm and comforting stew. This is a 3-part stroganoff that covers a few styles of the dish.

Prep20m

Cook30–60m

Serves4

Indian mains +3

Butter chicken

Butter chicken was a gateway curry for our kids. This recipe is our best attempt at the warm, delicious curries from our local takeout shops.

Prep15m

Cook20m

Serves4

mainssoups +4

Butternut squash soup

This is a warm, filling soup that pairs nicely with garlic or cheese bread, or grilled cheese.

Prep20m

Cook1h 30m

Serves4–6

saladsquick +2

Caesar dressing

This is an emulsified dressing that’s commonly used in local Greek restaurants. It may not be authentic, but it hits all of the notes of the classic table-side service.

Prep10m

Serves4–6

Canadian desserts +2

Carrot cake

This is my favourite cake. Cover it in a light cream cheese icing with a hint of lemon, and serve at room temperature. Also makes a great breakfast with tea.

Prep30m

Cook60m

Serves16

USA salads +6

Classic French dressing

French dressing is a classic early restaurant memory for us. The emulsified version is a North American twist, but it works just as well as an oil and vinegar dressing.

Prep5m

Serves4–6

Italian breads +3

I started making focaccia when I needed to find a use for some leftover pizza dough. I enriched it with olive oil, topped it with kosher salt, and baked it in a pan. We ate it with olive oil and balsamic, and it was lovely.

Prep20m

Cook20–40m

Serves2–10

Italian pasta +3

Fresh egg pasta

Making pasta by hand is easier than it looks. It takes about 20 minutes, plus a bit of cleanup.

Prep20m

Cook2–3m

Serves4

Italian mains +3

Meatballs

A scalable, by-weight meatball for spaghetti, braises, and the freezer.

Prep30m

Cook20m

Serves6–12

Italian mains +4

Minestrone

This is a classic, comforting soup, perfect for late summer or fall.

Prep20m

Cook40m

Serves6–8

breakfastvegetarian +1

Pancakes and waffles

Our kids loved this recipe, and it makes an appearance most Christmas days still.

Prep10m

Cook20m

Serves4

Thai sauces +4

Peanut sauce

A good peanut sauce is perfect with salad rolls and satay.

Prep5m

Servesmakes ~250 ml

Italian mains +4

Vegetarian lasagna

This was our kids’ first and favourite lasagna, and we used it as a vessel to hide vegetables in.

Prep45m

Cook60m

Serves8–10

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