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Halva Zanjabil 1

HALVA ZANJABIL | GINGER HALVA

Koofteh Tabrizi 7

KOOFTEH TABRIZI کوفته تبریزی

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SALAD SHIRAZI | PERSIAN CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

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EASY CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

SPIDER CAKE

Caramelized Walnuts 1

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS

Turkey & Fresh Herb Kabobs 2

TURKEY AND HERB KABOBS

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RED WINE SANGRIA COCKTAIL

Strawberry Cranberry jam in 8 ounce jars

STRAWBERRY CRANBERRY HOLIDAY JAM

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SOUP MORGH ZAFERANI

LABOO | BEETS IN SYRUP

By Homa | December 13, 2014 | Comments Off on LABOO | BEETS IN SYRUP

This is a recipe for Laboo (labu), or Beets in Syrup.  Steaming hot, sweet beets are a favorite street food in Iran during fall and winter; beets are sold in every street corner in wheeled carts (gari) by the street vendors.  Beets are one of the most nutritious vegetables that have detoxifying properties as well…

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FERENI فرنی | PERSIAN RICE CUSTARD

By Homa | December 11, 2014 | 24 Comments

This Fereni is my mom’s recipe, and she learned it from my grandmother. It always reminds me of the carefree days of my childhood when desserts were simple and yet wonderful. She always made Fereni in fall and winter and I have kept up the tradition and with the arrival of cold weather everyone in…

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BORANI BADEMJAN برانی بادمجان

By Homa | December 8, 2014 | 14 Comments

  Borani Bademjan is a vegetarian dish that I make by stewing baked eggplants (bademjan) in a tomato garlic sauce.  This is a vegetarian dish that can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.  The eggplants may be fried for this dish, but as you probably know they tend to soak up a lot…

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LOOBIA POLO BA HAVIJ لوبیا پلو با هویج

By Homa | December 4, 2014 | 9 Comments

Loobia Polo (lubia polo) Ba Havij is a delicious mixed Persian rice.   Green bean is loobia in Farsi and Carrot is havij. This is an all time favorite rice dish of mine. The stew is very flavorful with tender pieces of beef, fresh green beans, shredded carrots and aromatic spices cooked in a very…

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HUMMUS

By Homa | December 1, 2014 | 22 Comments

  This recipe transforms the ordinary garbanzo beans into a delicious and healthy dip with a mixture of spices and fresh lemon juice. Hummus is very ethnic and exotic in its simplicity. It is great as a dip, satisfying as a snack and unbeatable as a sandwich spread. The texture is velvety smooth and the…

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KUKU SABZI کوکو سبزی

By Homa | November 28, 2014 | 31 Comments

  Kuku Sabzi (Kookoo), Persian Herb Frittata.  Kuku is the common name for a group of popular Persian food that are usually vegetarian, though a few kuku’s have meat in the recipe.  Sabzi means herbs in Farsi, namely chives (tareh), cilantro (geshneez) and dill (shevid) are used in this kuku.  Besides herbs, barberries (zereshk) and walnuts (gerdoo)…

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CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE BARS

By Homa | November 25, 2014 | 2 Comments

Cranberry Chocolate Bars are easy to make and they are delicious with a gorgeous presentation.  They are perfect for any time of year but especially for the holidays. Fresh cranberries are abundant now and are a wonderful addition to any holiday dish from cranberry relish to salads to breads. Their red color is very festive and…

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SOUP JO سوپ جو | CREAM OF BARLEY SOUP

By Homa | November 22, 2014 | 43 Comments

Soup Jo is Cream of Barley Soup. It is very wholesome and satisfying and perfect for this time of  year. It has the barley (jo) goodness combined with fresh ingredients. It is very healthy, thick and creamy without using any heavy cream. The secret is in the simple white sauce (bechamel sauce) that is made with low…

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KHORESH FESENJAN خورش فسنجون|FESENJOON

By Homa | November 20, 2014 | 249 Comments

Fall is the pomegranate season, and I feel it is the perfect time to share my Fesenjan, or Fesenjoon recipe (chicken stew with walnut and pomegranate sauce). Beautiful red ripe pomegranates are available in most supermarkets. This jeweled fruit is the wonder of nature and makes you think about the intricate design that nestles precious gems that…

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EGGS AND RED BEAN SALAD

By Homa | November 18, 2014 | Comments Off on EGGS AND RED BEAN SALAD

  This Egg and Bean salad is a perfect lunch salad that is very healthy and easy to put together. With a little planning you can have the ingredients ready in your refrigerator ahead of time and just toss them together for a quick and nutritious lunch. The Egg and Bean Salad is loaded with…

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Fall is the pomegranate season, and I feel it is the perfect time to share my Fesenjan, or Fesenjoon recipe (chicken stew with walnut and pomegranate sauce). Beautiful red ripe pomegranates are available in most supermarkets. This jeweled fruit is the wonder of nature and makes you think about the intricate design that nestles precious gems that…

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