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…
KASHKE BADEMJAN کشک بادمجان EGGPLANT AND WALNUT DIP
Kashke Bademjan is one of the most popular Persian appetizers. Bademjan is eggplant in Farsi, and kashk is a yogurt product that traditionally is made through a long process, from very firm strained yogurt. The final product is either formed into balls, or pressed through a large holed sieve into strips, and dried. When dried…
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS IN WINE CREAM SAUCE
Shiitake Mushrooms in Wine Cream Sauce is my go to recipe when I want to serve a delicious appetizer without spending too much time prepping and cooking it. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and it is very elegant for any get together. Shiitake mushrooms are very flavorful and add so much taste…
LABOO | BEETS IN SYRUP
This is a recipe for Laboo (labu), or Beets in Syrup. Steaming hot, sweet beets are a favorite street food in Iran during fall and winter; beets are sold in every street corner in wheeled carts (gari) by the street vendors. Beets are one of the most nutritious vegetables that have detoxifying properties as well…
BORANI BADEMJAN برانی بادمجان
Borani Bademjan is a vegetarian dish that I make by stewing baked eggplants (bademjan) in a tomato garlic sauce. This is a vegetarian dish that can be served as an appetizer or a main dish. The eggplants may be fried for this dish, but as you probably know they tend to soak up a lot…
KUKU SABZI کوکو سبزی
Kuku Sabzi (Kookoo), Persian Herb Frittata. Kuku is the common name for a group of popular Persian food that are usually vegetarian, though a few kuku’s have meat in the recipe. Sabzi means herbs in Farsi, namely chives (tareh), cilantro (geshneez) and dill (shevid) are used in this kuku. Besides herbs, barberries (zereshk) and walnuts (gerdoo)…
EGGS AND RED BEAN SALAD
This Egg and Bean salad is a perfect lunch salad that is very healthy and easy to put together. With a little planning you can have the ingredients ready in your refrigerator ahead of time and just toss them together for a quick and nutritious lunch. The Egg and Bean Salad is loaded with…
BORANI KADOO برانی کدو
Borani Kadoo is zucchini simmered in a garlic tomato sauce. Borani is a vegetarian Persian food with vegetables cooked with different techniques and simmered in different sauces, but they are all served with yogurt on the side. This particular one is called Borani Kadoo; zucchini is kadoo in Farsi. This vegetarian dish may be served…
BORANI ESFENAJ برانی اسفناج
Borani Esfenaj is a vegetarian Persian recipe with spinach, walnuts and yogurt. Esfenaj means spinach in Farsi. All the borani dishes in the Persian cuisine are served with yogurt, and Borani Esfenaj is mixed with yogurt before serving. Not too many people are fond of spinach but with all of its vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and…
POTATO DILL SALAD
This refreshing and simple Potato Dill Salad is made with steamed new potatoes, sliced onions and fresh dill. A simple vinaigrette is all that is needed to bring out the wonderful flavors in this salad. The Potato Dill Salad is good with fresh or dried dill. You can find fresh dill in most grocery stores…