Today I’m sharing a delicious recipe for Persian Meatballs (Koofteh Rizeh, or Kufteh Rizeh in Farsi, and Riza Kufta in Azeri). Koofteh means meatball and Rizeh is small in Farsi. Rizeh Koofteh can very well be an everyday meal served with bread, but it is also a wonderful finger food for entertaining a hungry bunch over the weekend or…
SLOW COOKER THAI CHICKEN STEW
There are those days that I am in the mood for planning a leisurely dinner. I don’t even mind the time that I spend in the kitchen and I make sure the different steps that the meal requires are done right with perfect timing. Then there are those days that I’d rather be done with…
KASHKE BADEMJAN کشک بادمجان EGGPLANT AND WALNUT DIP
Kashke Bademjan is one of the most popular Persian appetizers. Bademjan is eggplant in Farsi, and kashk is a yogurt product that traditionally is made through a long process, from very firm strained yogurt. The final product is either formed into balls, or pressed through a large holed sieve into strips, and dried. When dried…
PANKO CRUSTED HUMMUS CHICKEN
This is a recipe for Panko Crusted Hummus Chicken. The chicken breast is coated with homemade hummus and dipped in panko crumbs and sauteed for a crispy zesty crust on the outside and juicy tender chicken inside. The lemon juice and spices in the hummus is what gives this chicken dish its wonderful…
AASH RESHTEH آش رشته
Aash Reshteh is a hearty Persian noodle soup with fresh herbs and legumes. Reshteh means noodles. The type of noodles used in this particular Aash is called reshteh aash, which are flat flour noodles. Aash Reshteh is very popular in Iran, whether enjoying a hot pot of it for a Friday lunch with the family, or cooking…
DOLMEH BADEMJAN | STUFFED EGGPLANT
The recipe that I want to share with you today is called Dolmeh Bademjan which translates to Stuffed Eggplant. What do you think of when you see the word dolmeh (dolma) on a menu or a cookbook? The word dolmeh means filled or to be filled in Azeri and Turkish. My ancestors were from Azerbaijan…
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS IN WINE CREAM SAUCE
Shiitake Mushrooms in Wine Cream Sauce is my go to recipe when I want to serve a delicious appetizer without spending too much time prepping and cooking it. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and it is very elegant for any get together. Shiitake mushrooms are very flavorful and add so much taste…
SHABE YALDA شب یلدا | BAGHLAVA CAKE
I invite you to celebrate Shabe Yalda with my Baghlava Cake (Baklava). Shabe yalda or Shabe Chelleh, (Chilla Gejasi in Turkish) is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness after months of scares hours of warming sun. This festive night of celebration has been around since the time of ancient Persia and is celebrated to…
PARMESAN POPCORN
Here is my Parmesan Popcorn recipe; it is a healthier popcorn recipe. It seems like every recipe you see during the holiday season is loaded with sugar, chocolate and everything sweet, so I decided to post this simple non-sweet popcorn recipe. This is the perfect snack to remedy some of that sugar overload. I…
TOFFEE CRUNCH OATMEAL COOKIES
Toffee Crunch Oatmeal Cookies are chewy and crunchy at the same time, not too sweet because of the oats and definitely not boring because of the oats. The dough takes very little time to prepare because it is made in a food processor. I bake these cookies for different occasions from holidays to camping trips…