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…
SHIRINI KESHMESHI شیرینی کشمشی | PERSIAN RAISIN COOKIES
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…
KALAM POLO کلم پلو
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…
APPLE PIE
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…
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
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…
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
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…
APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL
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…
CHICKEN PICCATA
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…
TAR HALVA ترحلوا
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…
CHAI GOL GAVZABAN گل گاوزبان | BREWED BORAGE TEA
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…