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SHIRINI MORABAII شیرینی مربایی

March 16, 2018 By Homa

This is Pistachio and Apricot jam cookie, or as we call in Iran, “Shirini Morabaii,” which translates to jam cookies! These are butter cookies that are lightly scented with rosewater and vanilla; filled with sweet tart apricot jam and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. This shirini is as delicate as it looks; you will want to…

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Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Haftseen, Jam, Norooz, Nowruz, Pistachio and Apricot Jam Cookies, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Shirini Morabaii, Snack, Vegetarian Tagged With: apricot, butter cookies, jam cookie, Nowruz sweets, piped cookies, rosewater, shirini, traditional ceremonies, weddings

QUICK CRUSTY BREAD

January 27, 2018 By Homa

This Quick Crusty Bread is everything that you would want in a homemade bread! The golden brown crust is delicious and crispy, and the crumbs are light and airy. Best of all, there is no kneading, and no need for a mixer! Four simple ingredients are briefly combined and left alone over the counter top…

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Filed Under: breads, Crusty Bread, No Knead Bread, Quick & Easy, Quick Crusty Bread, Recipe Tagged With: baking, crust, Dutch oven, olive oil dip

GERMAN PANCAKE

January 12, 2018 By Homa

German Pancake, also known as ‘Dutch Baby,’ is a puffed up pancake that is crispy on the outside, soft and dreamy inside; a real treat for breakfast, brunch, or even a late afternoon teatime dessert, or as us Iranians call it, “asrooneh.” My memory of this pancake goes back to many years ago when I…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dutch baby pancake, German pancake, Pancake, Quick & Easy, Recipe Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, eggs, fresh lemon juice, pancakes

STRAWBERRY CRANBERRY HOLIDAY JAM

December 1, 2017 By Homa

Strawberry Cranberry Holiday Jam is made with two of my favorite berries that are available fresh at this time of year. This jam is delightfully simple to make, and it’s also one of the best of its kind that I’ve tasted! You might also like to know that there is no need to add packaged pectin powder…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Holiday Jam, Jam, Moraba, Preserves, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Strawberry Cranberry Jam, Vegan Tagged With: Christmas jam, cranberries, fresh fruit, holidays, no-pectin jam, preserves, strawberries

SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

October 31, 2017 By Homa

The spicy pumpkin seeds are delicious and crunchy and one of the best snacks for these cold fall nights, over warm conversations; ask any Iranian! Yes, roasted seeds and nuts are a favorite among Iranians, and there is an enormous selection of both in Iran. Among some of the most popular ‘ajil’ (mixed nuts and seeds)…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Snack, Spicy Pumpkin Seeds, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: advieh, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, no added fat, paprika, spices, spicy, turmeric

OLIVE OIL DIP WITH FRESH HERBS

August 31, 2017 By Homa

Olive Oil Dip with Fresh Herbs is easy to make and it’s one of the best starters for many meals, but it certainly is a must before indulging in an Italian meal! Whenever we go to our favorite Italian restaurant, I can’t wait to dip chunks of their warm crusty Italian bread in a bowl…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dip, Italian food, Olive Oil Dip with Fresh Herbs, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sauces, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: baguette, crusty bread, fresh herbs, fresh mozzarella, hors d'oeuvres, Italian bread, kalamata olives, olive oil

GUACAMOLE گواکامولی

May 4, 2017 By Homa

Guacamole is a favorite around our house. I never need a special occasion to whip up a batch just about anytime of year, so basically finding good looking avocados is reason enough; but tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo so I feel this is the perfect time to share a new, and slightly different Guacamole recipe with…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dip, Gluten free, Guacamole II, Mexican Food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, cinco de mayo, fresh cilantro, Fresh lime juice, holidays, hors d'oeuvres, how to select and store avocados, Mexican food

RED CABBAGE JICAMA SALAD

April 11, 2017 By Homa

Red Cabbage Jicama Salad, topped with oven blistered tomatoes is quick and simple to prepare. It is a lovely salad by itself with a crusty bread, but it also makes a delicious and healthy side dish for barbecued or broiled meat recipes. The peppery flavor of red cabbage pairs nicely with the crunchy sweetness of…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Red Cabbage and Jicama Salad, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cilantro, fresh herbs, grape tomatoes, olive oil, oven blistered tomatoes, water cress

SABZI POLO BA MAHI سبزی پلو با ماهی

March 13, 2017 By Homa

Sabzi Polo ba Mahi means herbed rice with fish. Sabzi is herbs, polo is rice and Mahi is fish. Sabzi polo is a popular Persian mixed rice that is usually made with basmati rice steamed with chopped fresh herbs. The traditional herbs used in this rice are tareh (green nira, also called garlic chives), cilantro,…

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Filed Under: Damkesh, Gluten free, Grilled & Kabobs, Grilled Salmon, Haftseen, Lavash TahDig, Main Dishes, Norooz, Nowruz, Persian rice, Polo, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sabzi Polo, Sabzi Polo ba Mahi, Salmon, Seafood, Side Dishes, Tahdig Tagged With: fresh herbs, holiday meals, kuku sabzi, lavash tahdig, Norooz, Nowruz, salmon steaks, Seville orange, traditional Persian meals, yogurt saffron tahdig

SPICY HOLIDAY CHEX MIX

December 6, 2016 By Homa

My family loves this Spicy Holiday Chex Mix; we have been enjoying it for many holidays over the years.  This delicious baked savory snack is made with wholegrain cereals and antioxidant rich nuts.  The buttery and spicy sauce that I toss into the ingredients before baking them is far less salty and greasy than the ready…

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Filed Under: Quick & Easy, Recipe, Snack, Spicy Chex mix, Vegetarian Tagged With: antioxidant, cereal, holidays, homemade, nuts, picnic, school lunch boxes, snack, spicy, Xmas

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