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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

DAL ADAS دال عدس

April 19, 2016 By Homa

Dal Adas is a simple and wholesome spicy dish from the southern part of Iran. This dish is made with red lentils and has a nice degree of heat because of the ground cayenne pepper that I have used in the recipe. Dal Adas is a vegetarian stew that is served over rice or with…

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Filed Under: Dal Adas, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Stews, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: dhal, garlic, lentils, southern Iran, spicy peppers, tamarind

CHICKEN PICCATA

November 3, 2015 By Homa

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…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Main Dishes, Pasta, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes Tagged With: capers, fresh lemon juice, garlic, Italian Food, spinach

DOLMEH BARG دلمه برگ | STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES

July 14, 2015 By Homa

When I was very young I used to go to my grandparents’ house that was in a very old neighborhood in Tabriz. The house consisted of many rooms that were built all around a courtyard. I still remember the sweet scent of the grapevines hanging from several grape arbors that were placed over small gardens…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Azeri food, Dolmeh Barg, Main Dishes, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, garlic, grape leaves, yogurt, zereshk

BAGHALI GHATOGH باقالی قاتق | FAVA BEANS WITH DILL

May 22, 2015 By Homa

Today I’m sharing a vegetarian dish called Baghali Ghatogh which is a specialty from one of my favorite places in the world, Gilan Province in North of  Iran.  The northern part of Iran is called ‘Shomal’ (North) by many Iranians. Gilan is near the beautiful lush green Jangal (forest) Mazandaran, the calm and warm Caspian Sea…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: broad beans, dill, eggs, fava beans, garlic, kateh rice, Shomali food

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED TOMATOES

April 28, 2015 By Homa

If you like spaghetti squash, you’re going to love Spaghetti Squash with Caramelized Tomatoes. This is a light and delightful dish with only a few ingredients and so much flavor.  Prepare it for a perfect vegetarian meal, or as a gorgeous side dish for grilled meat or fish and get ready to hear praises for…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: feta cheese, fresh herbs, garlic, kalamata olives, olive oil, spaghetti squash

ZESTY GUACAMOLE

January 28, 2015 By Homa

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….

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dip, Mexican Food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, cinco de mayo, fresh herbs, fresh lemon juice, garlic, Mexican food, serrano peppers

KASHKE BADEMJAN کشک بادمجان EGGPLANT AND WALNUT DIP

January 19, 2015 By Homa

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…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Kashke Bademjan, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: bademjan, Chinese eggplants, dried mint leaves, garlic, kashk, walnuts, yogurt

AASH RESHTEH آش رشته

January 12, 2015 By Homa

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…

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Filed Under: Beef & Lamb, Comfort Food, Main Dishes, Recipe, Soups & Aash, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: dried mint leaves, fresh herbs, garlic, grains, legumes, Nowruz, Ramadan, sizdeh be dar, spinach, traditional Persian meals, yogurt

BORANI BADEMJAN برانی بادمجان

December 8, 2014 By Homa

  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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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: bademjan, baked eggplants, Borani, dip, garlic, how to, Italian eggplants, walnuts, yogurt

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