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IRISH SODA BREAD

March 12, 2015 By Homa

The first time I ever had Irish Soda Bread was many years ago around this time of year, close to St. Patrick’s Day. I bought one loaf and everyone in my family loved it. It was buttery, dense and tender. I went back to the bakery and got couple more loaves, and every year I…

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Filed Under: breads, Breakfast & Brunch, Recipe, Snack Tagged With: buttermilk, Irish food, no-yeast bread, raisins, shamrocks, St. Patrick's Day, sweet bread, warm spices

DOOR COUNTY CHERRY SCONES

January 30, 2015 By Homa

My inspiration for making these Door County Cherry Scones came from a bread called the Door County Bread that used to be baked in a local bakery in Illinois.  They used dark tangy cherries and walnuts in it and only baked it for a short time during the holiday season. The name was for the…

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Filed Under: breads, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Snack Tagged With: dark chocolate, Door County, dried cherries, Kirsch cherry brandy, sour cream, teatime, walnuts, Wisconsin

PARMESAN POPCORN

December 17, 2014 By Homa

Here is my Parmesan Popcorn recipe; it is a healthier popcorn recipe.   It seems like every recipe you see during the holiday season is loaded with sugar, chocolate and everything sweet, so I decided to post this simple non-sweet popcorn recipe. This is the perfect snack to remedy some of that sugar overload. I…

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Filed Under: Quick & Easy, Recipe, Snack, Vegetarian Tagged With: Parmesan cheese

LABOO | BEETS IN SYRUP

December 13, 2014 By Homa

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…

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Filed Under: Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: beet greens, Iran street food, iron, super foods

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

BORANI ESFENAJ برانی اسفناج

October 27, 2014 By Homa

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…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Snack, Vegetarian Tagged With: antioxidant, Borani, spinach, walnuts, yogurt

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