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OLIVE OIL DIP WITH FRESH HERBS

August 31, 2017 By Homa

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

RED CABBAGE JICAMA SALAD

April 11, 2017 By Homa

Red Cabbage Jicama Salad, topped with oven blistered tomatoes is quick and simple to prepare. It is a lovely salad by itself with a crusty bread, but it also makes a delicious and healthy side dish for barbecued or broiled meat recipes. The peppery flavor of red cabbage pairs nicely with the crunchy sweetness of…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Red Cabbage and Jicama Salad, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cilantro, fresh herbs, grape tomatoes, olive oil, oven blistered tomatoes, water cress

SABZI POLO BA MAHI سبزی پلو با ماهی

March 13, 2017 By Homa

Sabzi Polo ba Mahi means herbed rice with fish. Sabzi is herbs, polo is rice and Mahi is fish. Sabzi polo is a popular Persian mixed rice that is usually made with basmati rice steamed with chopped fresh herbs. The traditional herbs used in this rice are tareh (green nira, also called garlic chives), cilantro,…

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Filed Under: Damkesh, Gluten free, Grilled & Kabobs, Grilled Salmon, Haftseen, Lavash TahDig, Main Dishes, Norooz, Nowruz, Persian rice, Polo, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sabzi Polo, Sabzi Polo ba Mahi, Salmon, Seafood, Side Dishes, Tahdig Tagged With: fresh herbs, holiday meals, kuku sabzi, lavash tahdig, Norooz, Nowruz, salmon steaks, Seville orange, traditional Persian meals, yogurt saffron tahdig

HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE

October 27, 2016 By Homa

Marinara is an Italian tomato sauce that is usually made with four basic ingredients: Tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. Some cooks might add chopped carrots and celery to this sauce, but my recipe for this quick sauce is made with just these four ingredients, plus olive oil and some seasoning. Marinara is a simple sauce that…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Italian food, Marinara Sauce, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sauces, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, Cavatappi pasta, fresh herbs, fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, spaghetti and meatballs

DOOYMAJ | DOOYMASH دویماش

April 12, 2016 By Homa

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…

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Filed Under: Azeri food, Dooymaj, Dooymash, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Snack, Vegetarian Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, feta cheese, fresh herbs, ghee, lavash bread, Tabriz, torta

SABZI KHORDAN سبزی خوردن

February 28, 2016 By Homa

If you are familiar with Persian food or have Persian friends you know what Sabzi Khordan is. You must have at least tried it or are interested in trying it? Sabzi means herbs, Khordan is a verb and it means to eat, but when you put them together it means fresh herbs that Persians love to…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sabzi Khordan, Salads & Dressings Tagged With: feta cheese, fresh herbs, grow your own herbs, sangak, walnuts

THREE BEAN CITRUS SALAD

February 23, 2016 By Homa

Three Bean Citrus Salad is simple, healthy and very refreshing and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.  I have used Romaine lettuce beans, sliced tangerines and oranges, precooked sausage and herbs in my Three Bean Citrus Salad.  This salad is too flavorful to be covered with a heavy dressing so I have used…

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Filed Under: Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Three Bean Citrus Salad Tagged With: citrus fruit, fresh herbs, home cooked beans, legumes, nectarines, olive oil, simple vinaigrette

SPICY HERB CHEESE LOG

July 24, 2015 By Homa

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…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Snack, Vegetarian Tagged With: cream cheese, fresh herbs, nuts, spices, vegetables

ABDOOGH KHIAR ابدوغ خیار

June 2, 2015 By Homa

I believe this is the right time to share my Abdoogh Khiar (Persian cold cucumber and yogurt soup) recipe with you.  If you have visited my “How To” page, you’ve probably seen my post called All About Herbs!  As I have mentioned in that post, I grow some herbs in my backyard and love it. This…

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Filed Under: Abdoogh Khiar, Appetizers, Azeri food, Cold Soup, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, cold soup, fresh herbs, rose petals, summertime, traditional Persian meals, yogurt

BLACK BEAN CORN SALSA

May 5, 2015 By Homa

Today I’m sharing my recipe for Black Bean and Corn Salsa that can be prepared in only minutes and though chilling makes all the flavors infuse better, it is not an absolute necessity if you’re in a hurry, it is still going to taste amazing. I love how colorful and festive Mexican food is and…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Mexican Food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cinco de mayo, fresh herbs, fresh lemon juice, home cooked beans, Mexican food, super bowl

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