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Barbari, Noon Barbari, or Nan Barbari, is a popular traditional Persian flat bread with a crisp crust and light airy texture. Noon, or nan, means bread in Farsi. This bread is best when eaten hot right out of the oven and it is the most favored bread for breakfast (sobhaneh). Some of the special delicacies enjoyed with…
This Tomato Basil soup is all about flavor and substance. Fresh vegetables, an apple and a small amount of Orzo pasta give this soup a lot of flavor and a thicker consistency that makes it deliciouse and satisfying. If you’re a fan of heavy cream you may add a small amount at the end, but this…
Persian Macaroni (makaroni) with Potato TahDig is a delicious and fun pasta dish that is prepared with a slightly different technique than usual. Most pasta dishes are prepared by tossing the cooked pasta with some type of tomato based or cream based sauce. With Persian Macaroni we take the pasta dish to a different level by first…
Khorak Loobia (lubia) Sabz is a Persian green bean stew with beef and potatoes. Loobia sabz translates to green beans, also called string beans. Khorak in Persian cooking usually describes a stew that is not “khoresh.” Khoresh is a different kind of Persian stew that is always served over Persian rice. Green beans are grown…
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Fall is the pomegranate season, and I feel it is the perfect time to share my Fesenjan, or Fesenjoon recipe (chicken stew with walnut and pomegranate sauce). Beautiful red ripe pomegranates are available in most supermarkets. This jeweled fruit is the wonder of nature and makes you think about the intricate design that nestles precious gems that…
Kabob Koobideh (کباب کوبیده) is made with ground lamb or beef or a combination of the two. This is one of the most popular kabobs you can find on the streets of Iran. This Kabob is usually grilled over hot coals and is served in fancy restaurants and clubs, as well as in the little shacks…
Barbari, Noon Barbari, or Nan Barbari, is a popular traditional Persian flat bread with a crisp crust and light airy texture. Noon, or nan, means bread in Farsi. This bread is best when eaten hot right out of the oven and it is the most favored bread for breakfast (sobhaneh). Some of the special delicacies enjoyed with…