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…
SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS
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)…
OLIVE OIL DIP WITH FRESH HERBS
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…
MORABA YE BEH
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”…
SPICY HOLIDAY CHEX MIX
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…
AAB TALEBI | CANTALOUPE SMOOTHIE
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….
DOOYMAJ | DOOYMASH دویماش
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…
CARAMELIZED WALNUTS
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,…
SPICY HERB CHEESE LOG
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…
MORABA YE SEEB مربای سیب | APPLE PRESERVES
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…