DILBAR FAYZ

Author & Culinary Researcher

Exploring cultures through their flavors and traditions

A table with various fruits including grapes, apples, pears, and cherries, along with dried fruits and pastries, set on a patterned cloth.
A hardcover book titled "A Taste of My Uzbek Home" featuring a woman smiling and holding a teacup, with a table of traditional foods in front of her, placed on a dark stone surface.

INTRODUCING MY NEW BOOK

A Taste of My Uzbek Home — family recipes, Culinary Traditions, and Delicious Memories

SPOONFUL JOURNEYS

IT all starts with MY UZBEK HERITAGE — and TRAVELS far beyond

Woman in a colorful printed dress standing in front of an elaborate Islamic architectural building with intricate tile work and arches.
A woman in a white dress and a straw hat stands in front of Mercardo Triana, reading a menu or a brochure, inside the entrance of a market with floral decorations on the right wall.

TRAVEL

JOURNEY into CULTURE, FLAVOUR and UNTOLD STORIES

A bowl of cooked meat stew with herbs, garlic, and diced vegetables, garnished with chopped cilantro, placed on a decorative dark wooden table with a yellow cloth nearby.

RECIPES

AUTHENTIC flavours FOR EVERY table & OCCASION

PODCAST

SPOONFUL journeys - STORIES of taste, ROOTS & connection

COMING SOON

A young woman working on a laptop in a library, seen through a glass window with bookshelves in the background.
Silhouette of a person riding a skateboard on a ramp, with a clear sky and outdoor setting in the background.

We all long to revisit our childhood, even if only for a moment. For me, the essence of those cherished memories is encapsulated in the comforting aroma of homemade food.

Dilbar Fayz, A Taste of My Uzbek Home.

SPOONFUL stories

SPOONFUL JOURNEYS
Copenhagen in April: Blooming, Shining, and Full of Danish Hygge
Copenhagen in April: Blooming, Shining, and Full of Danish Hygge

Copenhagen in April was pure magic. Sakura trees and my favorite flowers—tulips—welcomed me under soft sunshine, and I couldn’t have asked for better weather. It felt like a gentle invitation to slow down…

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Day Stopover in Doha: Tasting Qatar’s Culture, Cuisine, and Modern Charm
Day Stopover in Doha: Tasting Qatar’s Culture, Cuisine, and Modern Charm

I was flying from Amsterdam, where I currently live, to my hometown—Tashkent. A few days before the trip, I found a great deal on tickets. The catch? A long layover in Doha—landing early in the morning and flying out in the evening. But thanks to…

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Berlin in February: A Snowy Surprise and Hearty German Food
Berlin in February: A Snowy Surprise and Hearty German Food

I arrived in Berlin during a heavy snowfall, and though it was mid-February, the sight was unexpected but breathtaking. Locals told me they hadn't seen this much snow in years—perhaps not since their childhoods. I felt incredibly lucky to…

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Planning Your Trip to Uzbekistan? A Sincere Guide from a Girl Born There
Planning Your Trip to Uzbekistan? A Sincere Guide from a Girl Born There

So, you’re planning a visit to Uzbekistan? You’re in for an unforgettable adventure. I know that the Western world isn’t very familiar with my country, but as someone who was born and raised in Uzbekistan, I hold…

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RECIPES from MY SPOONFUL journeys

Recipes
From Copenhagen with Hygge: 3 Simple Smørrebrød Recipes
Breakfast and Brunch
From Copenhagen with Hygge: 3 Simple Smørrebrød Recipes
Breakfast and Brunch

The true soul of Danish food, as I saw it in Copenhagen, lies in its simplicity—warm buns, sweet pastries, strong coffee, and of course, the iconic open-faced rye sandwiches known as Smørrebrød…

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Breakfast and Brunch
Berliner-Style Cow’s Liver with Mashed Potatoes, Onions, and Apples
Comfort and Classics
Berliner-Style Cow’s Liver with Mashed Potatoes, Onions, and Apples
Comfort and Classics

This recipe delivers the cozy, comforting taste of Berliner-style liver with a beautiful contrast of flavors — richness from the liver, brightness from the apples, and the creamy grounding of mashed potatoes…

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Comfort and Classics
Steamed Stuffed Tomatoes: A Forgotten Treasure of Uzbek Cuisine
Uzbek Food
Steamed Stuffed Tomatoes: A Forgotten Treasure of Uzbek Cuisine
Uzbek Food

I was truly surprised when I found this recipe in one of Karim Makhmudov’s cookbooks from the 1970s. He was a writer who devoted his life to preserving the traditional dishes of Uzbek cuisine…

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Uzbek Food
Shirqovoq: Uzbek Rice Porridge with Pumpkin
Uzbek Food, Breakfast and Brunch
Shirqovoq: Uzbek Rice Porridge with Pumpkin
Uzbek Food, Breakfast and Brunch

There’s something magical about the simplicity of traditional breakfasts. In Uzbekistan, the best morning starts with the aroma of freshly baked non—the iconic Uzbek flatbread—straight out of a tandir…

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Uzbek Food, Breakfast and Brunch
Healthy Banana Almond Pancakes: Sweet, Guilt-Free Breakfast Bliss
Breakfast and Brunch, Vegetarian and Plant-Based, Quick Recipes
Healthy Banana Almond Pancakes: Sweet, Guilt-Free Breakfast Bliss
Breakfast and Brunch, Vegetarian and Plant-Based, Quick Recipes

What if you could indulge in a stack of sweet, fluffy pancakes without a hint of guilt? These Banana Almond Pancakes are the answer—a naturally sweet, nutrient-packed breakfast that feels like a treat but is truly good for you…

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Breakfast and Brunch, Vegetarian and Plant-Based, Quick Recipes
Beef Schnitzel with Crispy Potato Slices: The Ultimate Cozy Comfort Food
Comfort and Classics
Beef Schnitzel with Crispy Potato Slices: The Ultimate Cozy Comfort Food
Comfort and Classics

This schnitzel is made with tenderized beef, coated in crispy golden breadcrumbs, and served with perfectly roasted potato slices. I recreated this dish after trying my very first schnitzel in Berlin…

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Comfort and Classics

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