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…
SABZI POLO BA MAHI سبزی پلو با ماهی
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,…
PERSIAN RICE AND TAHDIG
This post is a tutorial for preparing several variations of steamed Persian rice, as well as the recipes and techniques for different types of crispy crust at the bottom of the rice, or “Tahdig,” that is the best part of any pot of rice! Please scroll down for Damkesh order information. Rice is “Polo” in…
CHICKEN AND GRAPE SALAD
This Chicken and Grape Salad is one of my go to recipes for holiday dinners, potluck parties, or when I am craving a wholesome power lunch. It is a light and healthy salad packed with flavor, crunch, sweetness, protein, fiber and antioxidants. During the busy holiday season all of us are guilty of getting wrapped…
BORANI REYHAN
You will love this vegetarian Borani Reyhan. This is a delightful and healthy dish that is made with stewed fresh tomatoes, basil and spinach, with a hint of tangy yogurt cooked into the borani. Borani Reyhan (Reyhan Boranisi in Azeri) is an Azeri/Persian dish that traditionally is made with Reyhan (basil). The type of basil…
SALAD OLIVIEH | PERSIAN CHICKEN SALAD
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),…
DAL ADAS دال عدس
Dal Adas is a simple and wholesome spicy dish from the southern part of Iran. This dish is made with red lentils and has a nice degree of heat because of the ground cayenne pepper that I have used in the recipe. Dal Adas is a vegetarian stew that is served over rice or with…
SHIRIN POLO شیرین پلو
Shirin Polo (also known as Javaher Polo, or jeweled rice) is a glamorous Persian Sweet Rice with candied citrus zest, sweet carrots, almonds, pistachios, and raisins. Shirin means sweet and Polo is rice in Farsi. The mild sweetness and the festive look of this rice makes it a perfect centerpiece at special occasions such as Nowruz (Persian New Year), weddings,…
WILD RICE
This recipe was featured on “Best Side Dish” category by FeedFeed 2/23/2016 This Wild Rice recipe makes a healthy and delicious side dish with meat, seafood, or vegetarian dishes. A blend of wild rice, brown basmati rice and red rice has been used in this recipe, but it can also be prepared using only one of these varieties…
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…