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adiveh polo

PERSIAN RICE SPICE | ADVIEH BERENJ

Chocolate Torte with Pistachio Mascarpone Filling fb

CHOCOLATE SWEETHEART CAKE

Buttermilk Mango & Coconut Cake

COCONUT MANGO CREAM CAKE

Barbari 5

BARBARI | نون بربری

adas polo

ADAS POLO BA KADOO HALVAII عدس پلو با کدو حلوایی

Garniyarikh 3

GARNI YARIKH قارنی یاریخ

Borani Kadoo va Bademjan 3

BORANI KADOO VA BADEMJAN برانی کدوو بادمجان

hummus fb

HUMMUS

plufb-wm

PLUM CRISP

lubia polo serve with ext stew

LOOBIA POLO BA HAVIJ لوبیا پلو با هویج

RED CABBAGE JICAMA SALAD

By Homa | April 11, 2017 | 12 Comments

Red Cabbage Jicama Salad, topped with oven blistered tomatoes is quick and simple to prepare. It is a lovely salad by itself with a crusty bread, but it also makes a delicious and healthy side dish for barbecued or broiled meat recipes. The peppery flavor of red cabbage pairs nicely with the crunchy sweetness of…

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SABZI POLO BA MAHI سبزی پلو با ماهی

By Homa | March 13, 2017 | 24 Comments

Sabzi Polo ba Mahi means herbed rice with fish. Sabzi is herbs, polo is rice and Mahi is fish. Sabzi polo is a popular Persian mixed rice that is usually made with basmati rice steamed with chopped fresh herbs. The traditional herbs used in this rice are tareh (green nira, also called garlic chives), cilantro,…

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SABZEH FOR NOWRUZ

By Homa | March 5, 2017 | 28 Comments

This beautiful symbol of spring is called ‘Sabzeh Nowruz‘ which is the sprouted wheat ‘gandom’ grown for Sofreh Haftseen on Persian New year.  Sabzeh is the symbol of rejunvination and new life and it is one of the ever present items on this very ancient ceremony. Nowruz, also spelled, Norooz, Norouz means ‘new day,’ and it…

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PERSIAN RICE AND TAHDIG

By Homa | February 7, 2017 | 82 Comments

This post is a tutorial for preparing several variations of steamed Persian rice, as well as the recipes and techniques for different types of crispy crust at the bottom of the rice, or “Tahdig,” that is the best part of any pot of rice! Please scroll down for Damkesh order information.Rice is “Polo” in Farsi,…

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MORABA YE BEH

By Homa | January 17, 2017 | 18 Comments

Mobraba ye Beh is Persian quince preserves. Quince is a fragrant fruit from the apple and pear family with a firm, pale yellow flesh. The beautiful reddish color that you see in the picture is the result of cooking the quince in sugar and water and then steeping it for 2-3 hours. Quince is “beh”…

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vegetarian dishes

VEGETARIAN KHORESH BADEMJAN

By Homa | January 6, 2017 | 88 Comments

Vegetarian Khoresh Bademjan (eggplant stew) is made with baked eggplants and yellow split peas. What makes this khoresh incredibly delicious is the tangy pomegranate concentrate and a citrus blend made with fresh squeezed juices of oranges and lemons. The traditional khoresh bademjan is an eggplant and meat lovers’ stew with chunks of lamb or beef…

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SPICY HOLIDAY CHEX MIX

By Homa | December 6, 2016 | 4 Comments

My family loves this Spicy Holiday Chex Mix; we have been enjoying it for many holidays over the years.  This delicious baked savory snack is made with wholegrain cereals and antioxidant rich nuts.  The buttery and spicy sauce that I toss into the ingredients before baking them is far less salty and greasy than the ready…

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HOMEMADE CHICKEN STOCK

By Homa | December 1, 2016 | 12 Comments

When you want a great tasting soup or stew in this cold weather, you will need to start with a great tasting Chicken Stock. Making Homemade Chicken Stock is as simple as filling a large stockpot with chicken, fresh vegetables, seasoning and water, then simmering it for several hours. The outcome is a rich and…

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ZERESHK POLO BA MORGH

By Homa | November 22, 2016 | 48 Comments

Zereshk Polo ba Morgh is a Persian classic made with Zereshk (barberries), Morgh (chicken), and Polo, which is the steamed and fluffy Persian rice. This is one of the mixed rice dishes that you will find at small casual get togethers, as well as larger Persian dinner parties, weddings and most festive celebrations and holidays….

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TAS KABOB

By Homa | November 15, 2016 | 21 Comments

Tas kabob is an old fashioned Iranian beef stew that is slow simmered with farm fresh root vegetables and aromatic spices. Today I’m sharing this recipe that has always been a favorite of mine. The recipe for this delicious comfort food has been in my family for generations and no treasured recipe collection is complete without…

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