Methi leaves or Fenugreek leaves are an essential ingredient in Persian as well as Indian and Pakistani cooking. Fresh leaves are always preferable in the former, while in the latter 2, the dried version is used as often, and is…
Imam Bayildi is a a fantastic dish to serve during the summer months. It makes a great addition to the mezze or tapa table. What is Imam Bayildi? Imam Bayildi means “the Imam fainted, or swooned”. It’s a classic Turkish…
Khoresh Bademjan or Bademjoon is a Persian Eggplant Stew with meltingly soft eggplants in a thick and tangy tomato based sauce, with pieces of meat to make it heartier. Khoresh Bademjan In Farsi (the Persian language): So, Eggplant Stew Yellow…
Manakeesh are a Levantine street food, a popular breakfast that is eaten on the go, crispy on the outside, slightly chewy on the inside, and topped with the most aromatic of spice blends – za’atar in olive oil. Enjoying Manakeesh…
Semolina Cake with Rose Water and Pistachios, is a deliciously scented cake, drenched with rose syrup, and optionally filled with rose buttercream icing. Semolina Cake This Semolina Cake with Rose Water and Pistachios is a huge favourite in our house.…
Green Shakshuka with Tomatillos recipe. A delightful Mexican play on a Middle Eastern favourite, with a touch of Zhug, that Yemeni hot sauce. Green Shakshuka! Raising your eyebrows, perhaps? If you are a regular on LinsFood, you’ll know that every…