Heirloom
ISSUE 7
HOMELY PERSIAN MEALS: KUKU SABZI
Kuku sabzi is a rich and flavourful herb omelette traditionally served in a sandwich with a mayonnaise mixture of tomatoes, onions and khiar shoor.
THE PERRY FAMILY CHRISTMAS CAKE
It’s 1968, Lucknow, India; the Christmas tree is up, and the radio is playing White Christmas by Bing Crosby. Grandma Jesse is preparing to serve her Christmas cake, and your mum is setting up the table. The nostalgic aroma of Christmas fills the busy house as fruit, nuts, and brandy fill your soul with joy. Grandma Jesse’s Christmas cake is something you wait all year for, and it’s a tradition you keep for years to come …
STEAK, ROASTIES AND GREEK SALAD
The first time I cooked for the love of my life, I made this recipe. She was not a fan of steak until she tried mine (I am still very cocky about this fact).
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
It’s a tradition that dates back to around the 1300s, where bakers would often insert charms or rings into cakes or puddings and those who found it would receive ‘good luck’. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or custard, and make sure you remind people to chew slowly so that they don’t swallow a coin.