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Joojeh Kabob

JOOJEH KABOB | GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Dooymanj 3

DOOYMAJ | DOOYMASH دویماش

Caramelized Walnuts 1

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS

265

POTATO DILL SALAD

cranchoc first

CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE BARS

Tomato Basil Soup 4

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

salad-olivieh-1

SALAD OLIVIEH | PERSIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Spicy Dal Adas 2

DAL ADAS دال عدس

Chocolate Torte with Pistachio Mascarpone Filling fb

CHOCOLATE SWEETHEART CAKE

Abgooshte Dandeh 3

ABGOOSHT آبگوشت

ROLLET | ROULETTE

By Homa | November 15, 2014 | 69 Comments

  If there has ever been a dessert of choice at the family dinner tables as well as the most sophisticated restaurants and coffee shops in Iran gracing any luscious pastry tray, it is Rollet (or Roulette). This is a light, moist cake filled with vanilla whipped cream and it is simply one of the…

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CHICKEN TARRAGON IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE

By Homa | November 12, 2014 | 21 Comments

  When I started organizing the recipes for my blog, the Chicken Tarragon in lemon cream sauce was one of the recipes that was on the top of my list to share with all of you. When recently a dear friend asked me to share this recipe, it moved even further up on the list and I…

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BORANI KADOO برانی کدو

By Homa | November 10, 2014 | 10 Comments

Borani Kadoo is zucchini simmered in a garlic tomato sauce. Borani is a vegetarian Persian food with vegetables cooked with different techniques and simmered in different sauces, but they are all served with yogurt on the side. This particular one is called Borani Kadoo; zucchini is kadoo in Farsi. This vegetarian dish may be served…

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PLUM CRISP

By Homa | November 6, 2014 | 9 Comments

  Today I am sharing my special Plum Crisp recipe with a crunchy and buttery toasted coconut, pecan and oat topping.  This recipe was inspired by a cobbler recipe that a friend of mine shared with me a few years ago, and I have used the plums from our backyard. We live very close to the…

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JAMBON SANDWICH

By Homa | November 4, 2014 | Comments Off on JAMBON SANDWICH

This is a hot Jambon Sandwich that is made with layers of pan seared Jambon, spicy pickles and an assortment of condiments of your choice on a crusty baguette. I want to introduce you to a different, less common variety of ham, Jambon. It is a fully cooked French smoked ham, also called French prosciutto, that…

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BLACK and RED BEAN CHILI

By Homa | November 3, 2014 | 4 Comments

  The cold November winds outside welcome a hot bowl of this Black and Red Bean Chili today. It is a wholesome and hearty meal with all fresh ingredients and a homemade spice blend. When you take the extra step to cook from scratch you are rewarded with great taste and satisfied customers around your…

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KOTLET کتلت

By Homa | October 29, 2014 | 77 Comments

This is a recipe for the famous Persian Kotlet. These are Turkey Kotlets ( turkey cutlets) and they are absolutely delicious. I used to use ground beef for this recipe but for the past several years I have been making them with ground turkey, and the result is lighter, crispier, and tastier kotlets! Iranians love their Kotelt…

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PESTO SAUCE WITHOUT NUTS

By Homa | October 28, 2014 | 2 Comments

  Every year late summer, early fall. when the temperatures start to dip below 40 F, I harvest all of my basil plants. The delicate basil leaves are very sensitive to cold, 35 F to be exact. If Mother Nature plays tricks on you and the temperature suddenly falls overnight the leaves turn black and…

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BORANI ESFENAJ برانی اسفناج

By Homa | October 27, 2014 | 18 Comments

Borani Esfenaj is a vegetarian Persian recipe with spinach, walnuts and yogurt.  Esfenaj means spinach in Farsi.  All the borani dishes in the Persian cuisine are served with yogurt, and Borani Esfenaj is mixed with yogurt before serving.  Not too many people are fond of spinach but with all of its vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and…

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SPIDER CAKE

By Homa | October 25, 2014 | 4 Comments

Halloween is only one week away! Who knew it would be here so soon? Are you ready for all the tricks and treats? Nature around here is so gorgeous with all the fall colors and colorful pumpkins everywhere. I love the smell of fall; it must be from all the fallen leaves. Halloween has always…

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