Kohlrabi is Dash Kalam in Azeri and translates to “rock cabbage,” it is Kalam Ghomri in Farsi. Boranisi is Borani in Azeri and as all borani dishes it is served with yogurt. The Dash Kalam Boranisi , (Aash Kalam Ghomri) at first glance looks very similar to many Persian soups (aash), but it is much thicker and…
FETTUCCINE CARBONARA
This Fettuccine Carbonara recipe has a few more ingredients than the rest and has no eggs. The different flavors of vegetables combine wonderfully with pieces of crispy bacon and heavy cream and create a creamy delicious pasta that is also nutritious. Slices of onions and mushrooms are sautéed in butter only until tender and fragrant,…
ZESTY GUACAMOLE
As one of the key players in a delicious colorful Mexican feast, guacamole tastes amazing on enchiladas, nachos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. That is not all though, a bowl of this fresh zesty guacamole signals the start of a party, just get a bowl of tortilla chips for dipping and you’re set to go….
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…
AASH RESHTEH آش رشته
Aash Reshteh is a hearty Persian noodle soup with fresh herbs and legumes. Reshteh means noodles. The type of noodles used in this particular Aash is called reshteh aash, which are flat flour noodles. Aash Reshteh is very popular in Iran, whether enjoying a hot pot of it for a Friday lunch with the family, or cooking…
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…
PARMESAN POPCORN
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…
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…
FERENI فرنی | PERSIAN RICE CUSTARD
This Fereni is my mom’s recipe, and she learned it from my grandmother. It always reminds me of the carefree days of my childhood when desserts were simple and yet wonderful. She always made Fereni in fall and winter and I have kept up the tradition and with the arrival of cold weather everyone in…
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…
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