Khoresh Gheymeh (gheimeh), also called Gheymeh Polo (polo means rice) is a Beef and Split Pea Stew which is a very traditional and popular Iranian stew with saffron potatoes that is served over either white rice or Aromatic Rice. The Aromatic Rice is a version of steamed white rice where Persian Rice Spice blend is sprinkled on…
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…
KUKU BADEMJAN کوکو بادمجان
Kuku is Persian version of Italian frittata with less eggs and more vegetables. Unlike frittata that is more like an open-faced omelet, kuku is usually thicker and the ingredients need to cook over low heat for best texture. For this reason kuku is cooked on both sides by inverting it onto a platter when one…
BAGHALI GHATOGH باقالی قاتق | FAVA BEANS WITH DILL
Today I’m sharing a vegetarian dish called Baghali Ghatogh which is a specialty from one of my favorite places in the world, Gilan Province in North of Iran. The northern part of Iran is called ‘Shomal’ (North) by many Iranians. Gilan is near the beautiful lush green Jangal (forest) Mazandaran, the calm and warm Caspian Sea…
EASY BBQ RIBS
The Easy BBQ Ribs is a recipe for those of us who love tender BBQ Ribs smothered in sticky BBQ sauce and want to eat them more often than an occasional visit to our favorite BBQ place in town. We want to eat them at home, use our fingers to pick them up, and joyfully lick…
GARNI YARIKH قارنی یاریخ
Garni yarikh translates to “split belly,” and it is a popular Azeri recipe that is an open-belly stuffed eggplant dish with tender eggplants and a spicy filling simmered in a light saffron tomato sauce. If you grew up in an Azeri/Persian household or if you have Persian friends you must know by now that Persians love…
STACKED ENCHILADAS
Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) will be celebrated on Tuesday, but that does not mean you have to put off the celebrations until the middle of the week. Starting this weekend get yourself a big bowl of Zesty Guacamole, a bigger bowl of chips and some hearty Black Bean and Corn Salsa. Invite few…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED TOMATOES
If you like spaghetti squash, you’re going to love Spaghetti Squash with Caramelized Tomatoes. This is a light and delightful dish with only a few ingredients and so much flavor. Prepare it for a perfect vegetarian meal, or as a gorgeous side dish for grilled meat or fish and get ready to hear praises for…
KHORESH BADEMJAN خورش بادمجان
Khoresh Bademjan, also called khoresht e bademjan, or bademjoon (Persian Eggplant Stew with Beef) is a classic Persian recipe loved by all the eggplant fans like my husband, who would gladly have it for dinner once a week without complaining about the repetition! Few days ago I had a request from another eggplant fan, a dear…
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…