Persian Macaroni with Tahdig

Have you read the ‘About’ section on my website? If you have, you will know that the first dish I ever cooked was Persian Macaroni with tahdig. With no adult supervision, I was only 12 years old and it was a big hit with everyone. So I can tell you …

Sucuk & Eggs

Breakfast is a must in most Turkish/Persian homes.It’s the one meal everyone is most hungry for first ting in the morning and so I make eggs almost everyday in all sorts of variations. This dish is inspired by the turkish breakfast dish called sujuklu yumurta But I have brough in …

Lahm Bi Siniya – Tray baked Kofta

This recipe is a Syrian dish called Lahma Bi Siniya. I was introduced to this through my Syrian friends and although I know that most of those who make this recipe make it without onion, I am s strong believer that onions give the kofta the moisture it needs in …

Spanakopita Dip – Cheesy Spinach Dip

My dearest friend was the inspiration behind this recipe as she was the one who initially made it. After trying it for the first time I was sure this was a recipe I wanted to work on. I love the idea of being able to eat so much spinach which …

Chicken and Vegetable One Pot Orzo Soup

I love one pot dishes! Especially when it’s soup, in the colder months of the year. Recently I make a rather large pot of soup every Sunday to take us through the week. Having a bowl of warm soup for lunch every day is going down nicely for us all. …

Honeycomb Bread – Khaliat al Nahl

I first tried this at my Syrian Khale’s (aunt) house and non of us could stop eating it. when I asked her for the recipe she said ‘ohhh its easy.. 2 cups of flour, some sugar, yeast, egg to brush, water, milk and butter or oil’ so off I went …

Sour Kofta – Persian Turkish Meatballs In Sour Tomato Sauce

I know how it must sound when you see the title! What on earth can sour Kofta aka meatballs taste like. I promise you It doesn’t taste off or too sour that you cant stomach it. It is just the perfect tartness in that flavourful tomato sauce. The meatballs turn …