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SALAD OLIVIEH | PERSIAN CHICKEN SALAD

September 15, 2016 By Homa

Salad Olivieh is the Persian version of chicken salad and potato salad, rolled into one amazing dish that is loved by most who try it.  My early memories of enjoying this very popular Iranian food go back to my childhood. Those who remember “frooshgah Ferdosi” on Fersodi Avenue (the first large department store in Tehran),…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipe, Salad Olivieh, Salads & Dressings, Sandwiches, Side Dishes Tagged With: French baguette, kalamata olives, picnic, sabzi khordan

KUKU BADEMJAN کوکو بادمجان

May 26, 2015 By Homa

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…

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Filed Under: Azeri food, Breakfast & Brunch, Main Dishes, Recipe, Sandwiches, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, bademjan, eggs, Persian frittata, picnic

HUMMUS

December 1, 2014 By Homa

  This recipe transforms the ordinary garbanzo beans into a delicious and healthy dip with a mixture of spices and fresh lemon juice. Hummus is very ethnic and exotic in its simplicity. It is great as a dip, satisfying as a snack and unbeatable as a sandwich spread. The texture is velvety smooth and the…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: dip, fresh lemon juice, home cooked beans, kalamata olives, olive oil, vegetables

JAMBON SANDWICH

November 4, 2014 By Homa

This is a hot Jambon Sandwich that is made with layers of pan seared Jambon, spicy pickles and an assortment of condiments of your choice on a crusty baguette. I want to introduce you to a different, less common variety of ham, Jambon. It is a fully cooked French smoked ham, also called French prosciutto, that…

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Filed Under: Pork, Recipe, Sandwiches, Snack Tagged With: balsamic vinaigrette, French baguette, French prosciutto, fresh herbs, Jambon Royal, picnic, spicy pickles

KOTLET کتلت

October 29, 2014 By Homa

This is a recipe for the famous Persian Kotlet. These are Turkey Kotlets ( turkey cutlets) and they are absolutely delicious. I used to use ground beef for this recipe but for the past several years I have been making them with ground turkey, and the result is lighter, crispier, and tastier kotlets! Iranians love their Kotelt…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Kotlet, Main Dishes, Recipe, Sandwiches, Turkey Cutlets Tagged With: ground turkey, picnic, sandwich, spicy pickles, traditional Persian meals

PESTO SAUCE WITHOUT NUTS

October 28, 2014 By Homa

  Every year late summer, early fall. when the temperatures start to dip below 40 F, I harvest all of my basil plants. The delicate basil leaves are very sensitive to cold, 35 F to be exact. If Mother Nature plays tricks on you and the temperature suddenly falls overnight the leaves turn black and…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Pesto Sauce, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sandwiches, Sauces, Vegetarian Tagged With: fresh basil, garlic, homemade is better, Italian Food, no pine nuts, olive oil, pesto pasta, sandwich spread

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