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…
CHICKEN PICCATA
Chicken Piccata is a quick meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. You can put it together in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Most of the ingredients are probably in your fridge and pantry already. Chicken Piccata is made with slices of chicken breast floured and sautéed in butter and olive oil…
JOOJEH KABOB جوجه کباب | GRILLED SAFFRON CHICKEN
َI started my blog almost a year ago and it has been a delicious journey. I’m so grateful to each and every one of you who faithfully follow my posts and support my work with your emails and comments. It truly has been a privilege and joy to connect with amazing people from all over…
BLACK BEAN CORN SALSA
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…
MINI CHEESECAKES
These Cheesecake Bites are perfect mini creamy cheesecakes with fresh blackberries nestled in tart sweet raspberry jam. This lovely combination of flavors and textures fits inside a delicious chocolate cup. The tiny cups are chocolaty and delicate, and the cheesecake is as light as can be with a hint of lemon and just a touch…
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….
HUMMUS
This recipe transforms the ordinary garbanzo beans into a delicious and healthy dip with a mixture of spices and fresh lemon juice. Hummus is very ethnic and exotic in its simplicity. It is great as a dip, satisfying as a snack and unbeatable as a sandwich spread. The texture is velvety smooth and the…
SOUP JO سوپ جو | CREAM OF BARLEY SOUP
Soup Jo is Cream of Barley Soup. It is very wholesome and satisfying and perfect for this time of year. It has the barley (jo) goodness combined with fresh ingredients. It is very healthy, thick and creamy without using any heavy cream. The secret is in the simple white sauce (bechamel sauce) that is made with…
CHICKEN TARRAGON IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE
When I started organizing the recipes for my blog, the Chicken Tarragon in lemon cream sauce was one of the recipes that was on the top of my list to share with all of you. When recently a dear friend asked me to share this recipe, it moved even further up on the list and I…
JOOJEH KABOB | GRILLED BONE-IN CHICKEN DRUMLETS
Kabob, just the name is mouthwatering! This particular kabob has always been my favorite. It is reminiscent of my childhood in Iran: the great dinner parties with family and friends, walking at nighttime in Shah Goli Park in Tabriz inhaling all the smoke and wonderful aroma of chicken kabob that would fill the air,…