Hez Arslan - Feastdelights

Takoyaki Recipe with Octopus and Dashi

Japanese takoyaki balls with sauce mayonnaise and bonito flakes

Make Japanese takoyaki with cooked octopus, dashi batter and classic toppings. Includes pan turning, temperature checks and advice for the hot soft centers.

Sea Buckthorn Tea Recipe with Ginger and Honey

Orange sea buckthorn ginger infusion in two glass mugs

Make sea buckthorn tea with tart berries, ginger and honey. Includes gentle extraction, straining and sweetness adjustments for a warm berry infusion.

Polenta Recipe for a Creamy Stovetop Side

Creamy golden polenta in a shallow bowl with olive oil

Cook creamy stovetop polenta with coarse cornmeal, water and olive oil. Includes lump prevention, tenderness checks and ways to reheat or slice leftovers.

Oat Pancake Recipe with Banana and Yogurt

Golden small oat banana pancakes with berries and yogurt

Make small oat pancakes with banana, eggs and yogurt. Includes a short batter rest, gentle pan heat and easy topping ideas for a tender breakfast batch.

Oat Milk Recipe for a Cold Homemade Drink

Homemade oat milk in a glass bottle beside rolled oats

Make homemade oat milk with rolled oats and cold water. Includes short blending, gentle straining and chilled storage for a simple drink served cold.

Mititei Recipe for Romanian Grilled Meat Rolls

Romanian mititei grilled meat rolls with mustard and bread

Grill Romanian mititei with beef, pork, garlic and measured baking soda. Includes overnight chilling, even shaping and temperature checks for juicy meat rolls.

Menemen Recipe with Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggs

Turkish menemen eggs with tomatoes and green peppers

Cook Turkish menemen with tomatoes, green peppers and soft egg curds. Includes tomato reduction, gentle heat and an onion-free variation for breakfast.

Manti Recipe for Steamed Beef and Onion Dumplings

Large steamed manti dumplings with beef onion filling

Make large Central Asian manti with beef, onion and cumin. Includes thin dough, secure folding, greased steamer trays and safe meat-temperature checks.

Lyutenitsa Recipe with Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes

Thick red Bulgarian lyutenitsa spread on rustic bread

Make Bulgarian-style lyutenitsa with roasted red peppers, tomatoes and carrot. Includes peeling and reduction tips for a thick spread kept in the refrigerator.

Lenten Mayonnaise Recipe with Aquafaba

Creamy egg-free aquafaba mayonnaise in a small glass bowl

Make egg-free lenten mayonnaise with aquafaba, lemon and neutral oil. Follow a slow emulsion method, fix runny dressing and store the small batch chilled.

Lagman Recipe with Beef and Vegetable Noodle Sauce

Lagman wheat noodles with tender beef and colorful vegetables

Cook lagman with beef, vegetables and thick wheat noodles in a generous tomato sauce. Includes a tenderness-led braise and separate noodle cooking steps.

Khashlama Recipe for Georgian Boiled Beef

Tender Georgian khashlama beef with parsley and clear broth

Cook Georgian khashlama with gently simmered beef, onion and bay. Includes tenderness checks, simple parsley serving and useful broth storage guidance.