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SHOLEH ZARD شله زرد | PERSIAN SAFFRON RICE PUDDING

December 15, 2015 By Homa

Today I’m sharing a special recipe for Sholeh Zard that has been handed down by my mom’s family for several generations. My mom was an amazing cook and a great person.  Not only did she know all of her delicious recipes by heart but also she had all the patience in the world with her…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipe, Sholeh Zard, Sweets, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, cinnamon, pistachio, Ramadan, rice custard, rose petals, rosewater, saffron, traditional Persian desserts

SHIRINI KESHMESHI شیرینی کشمشی | PERSIAN RAISIN COOKIES

December 8, 2015 By Homa

Shirini Keshmeshi is what Persian Raisin Cookies look like. Persian children grow up eating and loving Shirini Keshmeshi the same way that American children love chocolate chip cookies. The word Shirini is used in general for any Persian pastry, and the exact translation of the word “shirin” is sweet. Keshmeshi means with raisin. There is another…

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Filed Under: Cakes & Pastries, Cookies, Desserts, Persian Cookies, Persian Desserts, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Shirini Keshmeshi, Sweets Tagged With: drop cookies, noon keshmeshi, raisins, teatime

KALAM POLO کلم پلو

December 1, 2015 By Homa

Kalam polo is a type of delicious mixed Persian rice. Kalam means cabbage and polo is rice in Farsi. Like most recipes this one also has many different versions and all are delicious. Different techniques are used in preparing this rice but the basic ingredients, cabbage, meat, and rice are used in all versions, except…

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Filed Under: Beef & Lamb, Kalam Polo, Main Dishes, Persian rice, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: cabbage, Kalam, potato tahdig, rice spice, saffron, TahDig

APPLE PIE

November 24, 2015 By Homa

With Thanksgiving only a few days away I have decided to post this special Apple Pie recipe with a homemade crust that I have been baking since college.  The double crust is super flaky and is filled with thin slices of fresh apples that are baked with warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices.  Apple has always been…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipe Tagged With: double crust, flaky crust, golden delicious apples, holiday desserts, oil crust, pie, Thanksgiving

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

November 17, 2015 By Homa

I have been baking these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Thanksgiving as long as I can remember.  They are the perfect little bites to munch on while waiting for the big dinner.  Every fall I can’t wait for the leaves to change color and for the weather to get cooler so I can get into…

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Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Quick & Easy, Recipe Tagged With: chocolate chips, drop cookies, fall baking, holiday desserts, pumpkin puree

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

November 13, 2015 By Homa

It is always nice to have a few simple side dish recipes lined up for the big holiday events. There is plenty to do with so much planning that even a little peace of mind goes a long way. With Thanksgiving right around the corner I am thinking of this Roasted Butternut Squash. It is…

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Filed Under: Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: butternut squash, holiday meals, roasted, Thanksgiving

APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL

November 10, 2015 By Homa

The weather is steadily getting colder around here. I don’t know about you but a cold breakfast does not appeal to me on these chilly mornings. This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a delicious and satisfying breakfast that warms me up inside and kick starts my morning to give me enough energy to keep going until…

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Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: apple, cinnamon, oatmeal, steel-cut oats

CHICKEN PICCATA

November 3, 2015 By Homa

Chicken Piccata is a quick meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. You can put it together in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.  Most of the ingredients are probably in your fridge and pantry already. Chicken Piccata is made with slices of chicken breast floured and sautéed in butter and olive oil…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Main Dishes, Pasta, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes Tagged With: capers, fresh lemon juice, garlic, Italian Food, spinach

TAR HALVA ترحلوا

October 27, 2015 By Homa

Tar Halva is a very traditional Persian dessert made with rice flour, ground cardamom and butter.  It is sweetened with a light saffron syrup that is mildly scented with rosewater. Tar Halva translates to “moist halva,” which is a different version of the regular Halva; it is made with rice flour and has a softer…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Quick & Easy, Recipe Tagged With: halva, pistachio, Ramadan, rose petals, rosewater, saffron, traditional Persian desserts

CHAI GOL GAVZABAN گل گاوزبان | BREWED BORAGE TEA

October 22, 2015 By Homa

Gol Gavzaban, or Borage Flower (bo rej) is a large herb that grows easily in the home gardens. Borage is an annual herb that is self-seeding and comes back every year from the seeds scattered on the soil from the year before. I have never grown Gol Gavzaban (Borage) but I am tempted to get some…

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Filed Under: Drinks & Smoothies, Recipe Tagged With: brewed tea, herbal tea, home remedies, hot beverage, limoo amani, nabat, teatime

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