My Easy Traditional Barbari Recipe

Two freshly baked Barbari breads with a golden crust, topped with sesame and nigella seeds, resting on a light-colored surface.

Barbari is a traditional Persian flatbread known for its crispy crust and soft, fluffy interior. Whether served with cheese, herbs, or a hearty stew, this bread is a staple in Persian households. We just love it in my household because it’s the perfect grab and go snack, as well as …

A bowl of Delicious Ashe-Reshteh, a traditional Persian noodle soup with lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, and fresh herbs, topped with fried onions, mint, and a touch of Kashk.

Delicious Ashe-Reshteh (Persian Noodle Soup)

A bowl of hearty Ashe-Reshteh, filled with legumes, herbs, and noodles, topped with a swirl of creamy kashk and crispy onions. Is there anything more comforting than a steaming bowl of Persian noodle soup on a cold day? A pot of Ashe-Reshteh bubbling away, with rich green herbs, tender beans, …

Close-up of Adas Polo, Persian lentil rice topped with spiced meatballs, caramelised dates, and sultanas, served on a rustic platter.

Adas Polo, Easy Persian Lentil Rice with Spiced Meatballs

Bring a taste of Persian tradition to your table with this deliciously fragrant and tasty dish! Adas Polo is a true Persian classic, blending together the earthiness of lentils, the sweetness of dates and sultanas, and the warmth of spiced meatballs. This beloved dish has graced Iranian tables for centuries, …

Lebeniye Soup – The Best Turkish Meatball and Yoghurt Soup, showing creamy broth, golden meatballs, and chickpeas.

Lebeniye Soup – The Best Turkish Meatball and Yoghurt Soup

If a bowl of soup could give you a warm hug on a cold day, it would be this one. Lebeniye Soup is a creamy, tangy, and utterly comforting Turkish dish packed with tiny meatballs, chickpeas, and rice, all swimming in a rich yoghurt broth. And just when you think …

Overhead shot of two freshly baked Persian Barbaris stacked, golden and glistening, sprinkled generously with sesame and nigella seeds, resting on a rustic cloth.

My Perfect Sourdough Persian Barbari

If you’ve never tried Sourdough Persian Barbari before, you’re in for a treat! This traditional Iranian flatbread is wonderfully fluffy on the inside with a beautifully crisp crust, perfect for scooping up dips or simply enjoying warm with a smear of butter. A Brief History of Sourdough Persian Barbari Barbari …

A stack of freshly baked Super Easy Sourdough Pita Bread, soft, fluffy, and slightly golden, ready to be served.

Super Easy Sourdough Pita Bread

Is there anything more satisfying than a warm, freshly baked pita, puffed up like a proud peacock? This Sourdough Pita Bread recipe is your ticket to pillowy, soft, and irresistibly fluffy pitas that are perfect for scooping up hummus, wrapping around falafel, or just devouring straight from the oven. Living …

A bowl of Persian Torshi Shoor, ready to eat, with bright pickled red cabbage, orange carrots, green chilies, crunchy cauliflower, and celery sticks glistening in brine.

Torshi Shoor, the Perfect Persian Pickled Vegetables

These Persian pickled vegetables will bring a delicious, savoury crunch to your dinner table! My Persian pickled vegetables, also known as Torshi, are one of my favourite ways to bring my family’s culture to any occasion. A lot of people in the UK enjoy pickles or pickled onions on their …

Delicious Fig and Almond Cake

Delicious Fig and Almond Cake

If you’re looking for a cake that’s a bit posher than your usual sponge, this Fig and Almond Cake might just be the star of your next afternoon tea. With figs so fancy they’re practically wearing bow ties and almonds that bring a lovely crunch, this bake is perfect for …

Tameya: Authentic Egyptian Falafel

Only some versions of Falafel are as beloved and distinct as Tameya: Authentic Egyptian Falafel, (pronounced at Ta’ameya in Arabic) made with fava beans instead of the traditional chickpeas, is a street food staple with a rich, herby flavour that sets it apart. What Makes Tameya Different from Traditional Falafel? …

Sourdough banana bread muffins looking yummy and ready to eat.

Easy Sourdough Banana Bread Muffins

Enjoy my Easy Sourdough Banana Bread Muffins! Who knew that combining a sourdough starter with bananas could be a match made in muffin heaven? These Sourdough Banana Bread Muffins are a bit like that quirky couple you didn’t think would work, but somehow they’re perfect together. Plus, with a generous …