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Baghali Polo ba Morgh 4

BAGHALI POLO BA MORGH باقالی پلو با مرغ

Gheyganakh - Khagineh 1

GHEYGANAKH | KHAGINEH خاگینه

Chocolate Torte with Pistachio Mascarpone Filling fb

CHOCOLATE SWEETHEART CAKE

Turkey & Fresh Herb Kabobs 2

TURKEY AND HERB KABOBS

Ghorabieh 9

GHORABIEH TABRIZ قرابیه تبریز

Halva Zanjabil 1

HALVA ZANJABIL | GINGER HALVA

Shirini Keshmeshi - Persian Raisin Cookies 2

SHIRINI KESHMESHI شیرینی کشمشی | PERSIAN RAISIN COOKIES

091

SALAD SHIRAZI | PERSIAN CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

zereshk-polo-ba-morgh-5

ZERESHK POLO BA MORGH

Peche Melba 1

PECHE MELBA پشملبا | PEACH MELBA

PERSIAN RICE SPICE | ADVIEH BERENJ

By Homa | April 5, 2018 | 32 Comments

Persian Rice Spice translates to, ‘advieh berenj.’ This advieh is a blend of five warm spices: cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, and dried rose petals. This spice blend adds a unique depth of flavor to the steamed white rice to create the Aromatic Rice that I serve with my Khoresh gheymeh, Loobia Polo ba havij, Kalam Polo, Adas…

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SHIRINI MORABAII شیرینی مربایی

By Homa | March 16, 2018 | 25 Comments

This is Pistachio and Apricot jam cookie, or as we call in Iran, “Shirini Morabaii,” which translates to jam cookies! These are butter cookies that are lightly scented with rosewater and vanilla; filled with sweet tart apricot jam and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. This shirini is as delicate as it looks; you will want to…

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QUICK CRUSTY BREAD

By Homa | January 27, 2018 | 30 Comments

This Quick Crusty Bread is everything that you would want in a homemade bread! The golden brown crust is delicious and crispy, and the crumbs are light and airy. Best of all, there is no kneading, and no need for a mixer! Four simple ingredients are briefly combined and left alone over the counter top…

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GERMAN PANCAKE

By Homa | January 12, 2018 | 22 Comments

German Pancake, also known as ‘Dutch Baby,’ is a puffed up pancake that is crispy on the outside, soft and dreamy inside; a real treat for breakfast, brunch, or even a late afternoon teatime dessert, or as us Iranians call it, “asrooneh.” My memory of this pancake goes back to many years ago when I…

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STRAWBERRY CRANBERRY HOLIDAY JAM

By Homa | December 1, 2017 | 39 Comments

Strawberry Cranberry Holiday Jam is made with two of my favorite berries that are available fresh at this time of year. This jam is delightfully simple to make, and it’s also one of the best of its kind that I’ve tasted! You might also like to know that there is no need to add packaged pectin powder…

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Turkey with Cranberry Polo

By Homa | November 19, 2017 | 16 Comments

In a perfect world the people from different cultures would come together in harmony, to enrich and spice up the quality of life on this planet of ours. Turkey and Cranberry Polo, ‘rice’ is my way of bringing together two cultural dishes, with origins thousands of miles apart. This is a delightful dish with exquisite flavors…

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SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

By Homa | October 31, 2017 | 6 Comments

The spicy pumpkin seeds are delicious and crunchy and one of the best snacks for these cold fall nights, over warm conversations; ask any Iranian! Yes, roasted seeds and nuts are a favorite among Iranians, and there is an enormous selection of both in Iran. Among some of the most popular ‘ajil’ (mixed nuts and seeds)…

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TURMERIC GOLDEN MILK شیر زردچوبه

By Homa | October 24, 2017 | 34 Comments

Turmeric milk, also known as the “golden milk,” is like a warming ray of sunshine that is soothing and relaxing anytime of the day or night; the perfect ‘me time’ drink! I make mine with 1% milk, but also love it with coconut or almond milk. Ground turmeric, chopped fresh ginger root, cinnamon bark, and…

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OLIVE OIL DIP WITH FRESH HERBS

By Homa | August 31, 2017 | 3 Comments

Olive Oil Dip with Fresh Herbs is easy to make and it’s one of the best starters for many meals, but it certainly is a must before indulging in an Italian meal! Whenever we go to our favorite Italian restaurant, I can’t wait to dip chunks of their warm crusty Italian bread in a bowl…

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GUACAMOLE گواکامولی

By Homa | May 4, 2017 | 8 Comments

Guacamole is a favorite around our house. I never need a special occasion to whip up a batch just about anytime of year, so basically finding good looking avocados is reason enough; but tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo so I feel this is the perfect time to share a new, and slightly different Guacamole recipe with…

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