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CHICKEN AND GRAPE SALAD

November 2, 2016 By Homa

This Chicken and Grape Salad is one of my go to recipes for holiday dinners, potluck parties, or when I am craving a wholesome power lunch. It is a light and healthy salad packed with flavor, crunch, sweetness, protein, fiber and antioxidants. During the busy holiday season all of us are guilty of getting wrapped…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Chicken and Grape Salad, Gluten free, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes Tagged With: capers, holiday meals, pepperoncini peppers, rotisserie chicken, salads, walnuts

HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE

October 27, 2016 By Homa

Marinara is an Italian tomato sauce that is usually made with four basic ingredients: Tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. Some cooks might add chopped carrots and celery to this sauce, but my recipe for this quick sauce is made with just these four ingredients, plus olive oil and some seasoning. Marinara is a simple sauce that…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Italian food, Marinara Sauce, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sauces, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, Cavatappi pasta, fresh herbs, fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, spaghetti and meatballs

SOUP MORGH ZAFERANI

October 20, 2016 By Homa

Soup Morgh Zaferani is a Persian chicken soup with saffron, vegetables, and vermicelli noodles. This delicious “red gold” soup is made with rich homemade chicken broth, diced carrots and potatoes. The soup is cooked for a short time, just until the vegetables are tender and flavorful but still hold their vibrant colors. The chopped fresh parsley…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Comfort Food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Soup Morgh Zaferani, Soups & Aash Tagged With: clear broth soup, fresh parsley, homemade broth, saffron, sliced lemon, zereshk

BORANI REYHAN

September 27, 2016 By Homa

You will love this vegetarian Borani Reyhan.  This is a delightful and healthy dish that is made with stewed fresh tomatoes, basil and spinach, with a hint of tangy yogurt cooked into the borani.  Borani Reyhan (Reyhan Boranisi in Azeri) is an Azeri/Persian dish that traditionally is made with Reyhan (basil). The type of basil…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Azeri food, Borani Reyhan, Gluten free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: eggs, fresh basil, lavash bread, sabzi khordan, salad Shirazi, sangak, yogurt

SALAD OLIVIEH | PERSIAN CHICKEN SALAD

September 15, 2016 By Homa

Salad Olivieh is the Persian version of chicken salad and potato salad, rolled into one amazing dish that is loved by most who try it.  My early memories of enjoying this very popular Iranian food go back to my childhood. Those who remember “frooshgah Ferdosi” on Fersodi Avenue (the first large department store in Tehran),…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipe, Salad Olivieh, Salads & Dressings, Sandwiches, Side Dishes Tagged With: French baguette, kalamata olives, picnic, sabzi khordan

JOOJEH KABOB | GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

August 18, 2016 By Homa

Joojeh Kabob

Today I’m sharing another Joojeh Kabob (jujeh kabob) recipe with you. Previously I have posted, Marinated Saffron Joojeh Kabob, which is the grilled marinated pieces of chicken breast, and Grilled Chicken Kabobs, that are marinated bone-in chicken drumlets. This joojeh kabob is made with boneless chicken thighs and it is by far one of the easiest and…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Gluten free, Grilled & Kabobs, Joojeh Kabob, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipe Tagged With: Baghali Polo, grilled vegetables, joojeh kabob, marinade, persian rice

KATEH | PERSIAN QUICK RICE

August 2, 2016 By Homa

Kateh is the Persian quick rice that is very popular in Iran. Kateh does not need the preparation that the steamed Persian rice requires.   There is no need to par boil the rice before the steaming stage. The amount of water used in the recipe cooks the rice to perfect tenderness, and then it…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Kateh, Main Dishes, Persian rice, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: eggs, omellete, quick rice, rice, TahDig

AAB TALEBI | CANTALOUPE SMOOTHIE

July 19, 2016 By Homa

This Aab Talebi (Cantaloupe Smoothie) is a refreshing and nutritious drink that makes a great breakfast as well as a cooling midday snack.  It is a delicious and creamy smoothie that is also very healthy.  Cantaloupe is one of the most popular melons that grows in different parts of the world including Africa, Europe, India, Iran, and U.S….

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Filed Under: Aab Talebi | Cantaloupe, Desserts, Drinks & Smoothies, Recipe, Snack Tagged With: cardamom, fresh fruit, refreshments, rosewater, summertime, yogurt

BARBARI | نون بربری

June 21, 2016 By Homa

 Barbari, Noon Barbari, or Nan Barbari, is a popular traditional Persian flat bread with a crisp crust and light airy texture. Noon, or nan, means bread in Farsi. This bread is best when eaten hot right out of the oven and it is the most favored bread for breakfast (sobhaneh). Some of the special delicacies enjoyed with…

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Filed Under: Barbari, breads, Breakfast & Brunch, Noon Barbari, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: feta cheese, nigella seeds, sesame seeds, sourdough, Traditional Persian Bread, walnuts, yeast dough

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

May 24, 2016 By Homa

This Tomato Basil soup is all about flavor and substance.  Fresh vegetables, an apple and a small amount of Orzo pasta give this soup a lot of flavor and a thicker consistency that makes it deliciouse and satisfying. If you’re a fan of heavy cream you may add a small amount at the end, but this…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Soups & Aash, Tomato Soup, Vegetarian Tagged With: homemade pesto sauce, Italian Food, orzo pasta, tomato soup, vegetables

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