家常菜在英语中称为"home-cooked food"，其中"home-cooked"是形容词，意思是"在家做的"。这个短语源于人们通常在家里做饭，即"家里做的饭菜"。例如：

I love eating home-cooked food because it's always fresh and healthy.

我喜欢吃家常菜，因为它总是新鲜且健康。

My mom makes the best home-cooked food. She's an amazing cook.

我妈妈做的家常菜最好吃。她是一个很棒的厨师。

I'm tired of eating out all the time. I miss the comfort of home-cooked meals.

我厌倦了一直外面吃饭。我想念家里做的饭菜带来的舒适感。