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TAHCHIN MORGH ته چین مرغ
Creating and then perfecting a good recipe is always a happy occasion especially when it is a dish that you have always loved and craved. The recipe for this Tahchin Morgh is that recipe for me. It is comforting and delicious with lots of tender chicken in the layers and it has a buttery TahDig…
TANDIR AASHI تندیر آشی | GARBANZO POTAGE
The recipe for this hearty Garbanzo Bean (chickpea) Potage (Pottage) or Tandir Aashi is from my home town of Tabriz in Eastern Azerbaijan, Iran. The word Tandir is Azeri for Tandoor oven, and Aashi means Aash in Azeri, which describes many thick soups in Azeri/Persian cuisine. This particular aash is thicker than most and is cooked…
PESTO CHICKEN PASTA
Pesto Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious pasta dish with succulent pieces of chicken breast and flavorful baby Portobello mushrooms in a delicious pesto cream sauce. The red pepper I have used in this recipe is called Aleppo Pepper, or Pul Biber in Turkish. This is a mildly hot pepper that is grown in Turkey…
TURKEY AND HERB KABOBS
Turkey and Herb kabob is a fast and delicious kabob to prepare. These kabobs are made in a jiffy in a skillet so there is no fuss, no heating up the grill and really not much preparation, just the meat and some fresh herbs and spices. These turkey kabobs should be called “The Lazy Night…
BAGHALI POLO BA MORGH باقالی پلو با مرغ
Baghali is Farsi for Fava Beans and in Azeri it is Pakhla. When you mix the amazing Persian steamed rice with baghali and shevid (dill), it is called Baghali Polo. If you have ever tasted green fava beans you know how delicate and buttery they are. The taste is like no other bean and when…
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…
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…
SOUP JO سوپ جو | CREAM OF BARLEY SOUP
Soup Jo is Cream of Barley Soup. It is very wholesome and satisfying and perfect for this time of year. It has the barley (jo) goodness combined with fresh ingredients. It is very healthy, thick and creamy without using any heavy cream. The secret is in the simple white sauce (bechamel sauce) that is made with low…
KHORESH FESENJAN خورش فسنجون|FESENJOON
Fall is the pomegranate season, and I feel it is the perfect time to share my Fesenjan, or Fesenjoon recipe (chicken stew with walnut and pomegranate sauce). Beautiful red ripe pomegranates are available in most supermarkets. This jeweled fruit is the wonder of nature and makes you think about the intricate design that nestles precious gems that…