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Stories, recipes and culture from our kitchen.

Chicken Kyiv — Ukrainian dish at Familia Coimbra

15 January 2025

Ukrainian Cuisine: 5 Essential Dishes to Try in Portugal

Ukrainian cuisine is one of Europe's most distinctive and least-discovered food cultures. Rooted in centuries of agricultural tradition, shaped by cold winters and fertile soil, it is a cuisine of depth, warmth, and cultural identity — now available in the heart of Coimbra.

1 December 2024

What are Varenyky? Ukraine's Beloved Dumplings

Varenyky are the soul of Ukrainian comfort food. Hand-folded dumplings filled with potato, cheese, cherries, or meat — they appear at every Ukrainian family table, from everyday dinners to festive celebrations.

15 November 2024

Grechanyk: the buckwheat starter created by our Chef

Grechanyk is one of the most original starters on our menu — a miniature version of the traditional Yavoriv cake, reinvented by Chef Kateryna Mahalius specifically for Família restaurant in Coimbra.

1 November 2024

What is Borscht? The Ukrainian UNESCO Heritage Dish

Borscht is much more than a soup. It is a symbol of identity, resilience and sharing — a dish that UNESCO recognised in 2022 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.