Top with a layer of vine leaves and fold over any overhanging leaves. Squeeze over the remaining lemon juice. Pour in 400ml/14fl oz boiling water and place a heavy plate on top.

As I research, I realize that she wrapped her story in vine leaves, kubbeh balls, sambusek and endless simmering stews. She fed me her story. Once upon a time, in 1917, a third of Baghdad was Jewish.

1. Rinse vine leaves, pat dry and lay out flat. Place one fish in the middle of each vine leaf. Fold in the two sides, then roll up. Transfer to a plate with the join side down.

Salty feta is flavoured with chilli, lemon and garlic, wrapped in vine leaves and baked. Perfect for two to share with a salad. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7 and line a baking tray with ...

I come from a family of 14 uncles and at least 98 cousins — probably more, but I stopped counting. When we lived in Syria, the family would often gather together to make food, particularly at ...

Heat oil in a large saucepan and fry onion and garlic until soft. Add rice, sultanas, pine nuts and lemon juice and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Add water, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover ...