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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

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

MORABA YE BEH

January 17, 2017 By Homa

Mobraba ye Beh is Persian quince preserves. Quince is a fragrant fruit from the apple and pear family with a firm, pale yellow flesh. The beautiful reddish color that you see in the picture is the result of cooking the quince in sugar and water and then steeping it for 2-3 hours. Quince is “beh”…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Moraba ye Beh, Preserves, Recipe, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: feta cheese, fresh fruit, ice cream, jam, marmalade, moraba, shir berenj, yogrut

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

AAB TALEBI | CANTALOUPE SMOOTHIE

July 19, 2016 By Homa

This Aab Talebi (Cantaloupe Smoothie) is a refreshing and nutritious drink that makes a great breakfast as well as a cooling midday snack.  It is a delicious and creamy smoothie that is also very healthy.  Cantaloupe is one of the most popular melons that grows in different parts of the world including Africa, Europe, India, Iran, and U.S….

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Filed Under: Aab Talebi | Cantaloupe, Desserts, Drinks & Smoothies, Recipe, Snack Tagged With: cardamom, fresh fruit, refreshments, rosewater, summertime, yogurt

DOOYMAJ | DOOYMASH دویماش

April 12, 2016 By Homa

Dooymaj, or Dooymash, as we call it in Tabriz, is a food that is enjoyed in small portions as a late afternoon snack or “asraneh.” Dooymaj is made with simple and fresh ingredients: Crispy lavash bread, butter, “torta,” feta cheese, walnuts and herbs.  This is a fun and nostalgic ceremonial snack food.  This asraneh is…

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Filed Under: Azeri food, Dooymaj, Dooymash, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Snack, Vegetarian Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, feta cheese, fresh herbs, ghee, lavash bread, Tabriz, torta

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS

September 28, 2015 By Homa

Fall baking and nuts go together and these Caramelized Walnuts are fun to make and wonderful to munch on. They are also great for topping cakes or cupcakes.  If you have had caramelized nuts at the county fairs, you’re going to love how easy it is to make them.  I love different nuts in all forms: Raw,…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Snack Tagged With: caramelized nuts, fall baking

SPICY HERB CHEESE LOG

July 24, 2015 By Homa

Today I’m making my Spicy Cheese Log.  I think cheese logs are a very creative way to serve cheese at a party. We all enjoy cheese and crackers but love the interesting combination of flavors and textures of added herbs and nuts in cheese logs. I’m sure you have seen the cheese logs that are…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Snack, Vegetarian Tagged With: cream cheese, fresh herbs, nuts, spices, vegetables

MORABA YE SEEB مربای سیب | APPLE PRESERVES

April 7, 2015 By Homa

Morabay Seeb means Apple Preserves. Moraba is preserves and Seeb is apple.  Morabay Seeb is a delicious and beautiful preserve made with golden delicious apples. I like the fragrance of this variety but any firm cooking apple will work well for this recipe. Unlike other heavier preserves, the apples in this moraba are quickly poached in…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Moraba ye Seeb, Preserves, Recipe, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: apples, cottage cheese, golden delicious apples, moraba, shir berenj, vanilla ice cream, yogurt

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