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PERSIAN RICE SPICE | ADVIEH BERENJ

April 5, 2018 By Homa 20 Comments

Persian Rice Spice translates to, ‘advieh berenj.’ This advieh is a blend of five warm spices: cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, and dried rose petals. This spice blend adds a unique depth of flavor to the steamed white rice to create the Aromatic Rice that I serve with my Khoresh gheymeh, Loobia Polo ba havij, Kalam Polo, Adas…

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Filed Under: Advieh, Gluten free, Recipe, Rice Spice, Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: advieh polo, aromatic rice, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, rose petals, spice blend

SHIRINI MORABAII شیرینی مربایی

March 16, 2018 By Homa 19 Comments

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

QUICK CRUSTY BREAD

January 27, 2018 By Homa 24 Comments

This Quick Crusty Bread is everything that you would want in a homemade bread! The golden brown crust is delicious and crispy, and the crumbs are light and airy. Best of all, there is no kneading, and no need for a mixer! Four simple ingredients are briefly combined and left alone over the counter top…

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Filed Under: breads, Crusty Bread, No Knead Bread, Quick & Easy, Quick Crusty Bread, Recipe Tagged With: baking, crust, Dutch oven, olive oil dip

GERMAN PANCAKE

January 12, 2018 By Homa 18 Comments

German Pancake, also known as ‘Dutch Baby,’ is a puffed up pancake that is crispy on the outside, soft and dreamy inside; a real treat for breakfast, brunch, or even a late afternoon teatime dessert, or as us Iranians call it, “asrooneh.” My memory of this pancake goes back to many years ago when I…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dutch baby pancake, German pancake, Pancake, Quick & Easy, Recipe Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, eggs, fresh lemon juice, pancakes

STRAWBERRY CRANBERRY HOLIDAY JAM

December 1, 2017 By Homa 35 Comments

Strawberry Cranberry Holiday Jam is made with two of my favorite berries that are available fresh at this time of year. This jam is delightfully simple to make, and it’s also one of the best of its kind that I’ve tasted! You might also like to know that there is no need to add packaged pectin powder…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Holiday Jam, Jam, Moraba, Preserves, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Strawberry Cranberry Jam, Vegan Tagged With: Christmas jam, cranberries, fresh fruit, holidays, no-pectin jam, preserves, strawberries

Turkey with Cranberry Polo

November 19, 2017 By Homa 14 Comments

In a perfect world the people from different cultures would come together in harmony, to enrich and spice up the quality of life on this planet of ours. Turkey and Cranberry Polo, ‘rice’ is my way of bringing together two cultural dishes, with origins thousands of miles apart. This is a delightful dish with exquisite flavors…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Comfort Food, Cranberries, Gluten free, Main Dishes, Persian Khoresh, Persian rice, Recipe, Tahdig, Turkey with cranberry pistachio rice, Turkey with cranberry polo Tagged With: Dutch oven, fresh cranberries, holiday meals, jewel rice, pistachio, poultry, saffron, Thanksgiving, turkey

SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

October 31, 2017 By Homa 6 Comments

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

TURMERIC GOLDEN MILK شیر زردچوبه

October 24, 2017 By Homa 32 Comments

Turmeric milk, also known as the “golden milk,” is like a warming ray of sunshine that is soothing and relaxing anytime of the day or night; the perfect ‘me time’ drink! I make mine with 1% milk, but also love it with coconut or almond milk. Ground turmeric, chopped fresh ginger root, cinnamon bark, and…

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Filed Under: Drinks & Smoothies, Gluten free, Recipe, Turmeric Golden Milk, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: almond milk, antioxidant, coconut milk, coconut oil, fall drinks, hot beverage, warm spices

OLIVE OIL DIP WITH FRESH HERBS

August 31, 2017 By Homa 3 Comments

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

GUACAMOLE گواکامولی

May 4, 2017 By Homa 8 Comments

Guacamole is a favorite around our house. I never need a special occasion to whip up a batch just about anytime of year, so basically finding good looking avocados is reason enough; but tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo so I feel this is the perfect time to share a new, and slightly different Guacamole recipe with…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dip, Gluten free, Guacamole II, Mexican Food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, cinco de mayo, fresh cilantro, Fresh lime juice, holidays, hors d'oeuvres, how to select and store avocados, Mexican food

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