Persian Mama

Persian Food, Desserts, Baking and Pastry Recipes with step-by-step instructions and illustrations

  • Home
  • All recipes
  • Index
  • Damkesh/Damkoni Order
  • Helpful Tips
  • ABOUT US
  • Culture

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

May 24, 2016 By Homa

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…

Read More »

Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Soups & Aash, Tomato Soup, Vegetarian Tagged With: homemade pesto sauce, Italian Food, orzo pasta, tomato soup, vegetables

PESTO SHRIMP LINGUINE

January 6, 2016 By Homa

This Pesto Shrimp Linguine recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal when you really need to get dinner on the table without hassle and in under 30 minutes.  This is also one of my favorite recipes to make for a more formal dinner party when I am busy preparing more than one dish for the evening….

Read More »

Filed Under: Main Dishes, Pasta, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Seafood, Shrimp Tagged With: basil, cream sauce, homemade pesto sauce, Italian Food, linguine, shellfish, shrimp

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…

Read More »

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

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE

September 16, 2015 By Homa

This recipe was featured by FeedFeed for their selected recipes of Christmas Eve 2015 This is an authentic Lasagna Bolognese recipe from a lively historic city in Italy called Bologna. Bologna is famous for its great wine and delicious food.  The Italian food in these parts is rich with different meats and cheeses as well…

Read More »

Filed Under: Main Dishes, Pasta, Recipe Tagged With: Bechamel sauce, Bolognese sauce, Italian Food, mirepoix, oven-ready noodles, slow simmered sauce

PESTO CHICKEN PASTA

September 1, 2015 By Homa

Pesto Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious pasta dish with succulent pieces of chicken breast and flavorful baby Portobello mushrooms in a delicious pesto cream sauce.  The red pepper I have used in this recipe is called Aleppo Pepper, or Pul Biber in Turkish.  This is a mildly hot pepper that is grown in Turkey…

Read More »

Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Main Dishes, Pasta, Pesto Chicken, Recipe Tagged With: Aleppo peppers, Cavatappi pasta, cream sauce, homemade pesto sauce, Italian Food, portobello mushrooms

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA

February 3, 2015 By Homa

This Fettuccine Carbonara recipe has a few more ingredients than the rest and has no eggs.  The different flavors of vegetables combine wonderfully with pieces of crispy bacon and heavy cream and create a creamy delicious pasta that is also nutritious. Slices of onions and mushrooms are sautéed in butter only until tender and fragrant,…

Read More »

Filed Under: Comfort Food, Main Dishes, Pasta, Pork, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: cream sauce, fettuccini, how to, Italian Food, oven baked bacon, Romano cheese

PESTO SAUCE WITHOUT NUTS

October 28, 2014 By Homa

  Every year late summer, early fall. when the temperatures start to dip below 40 F, I harvest all of my basil plants. The delicate basil leaves are very sensitive to cold, 35 F to be exact. If Mother Nature plays tricks on you and the temperature suddenly falls overnight the leaves turn black and…

Read More »

Filed Under: Appetizers, Pesto Sauce, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sandwiches, Sauces, Vegetarian Tagged With: fresh basil, garlic, homemade is better, Italian Food, no pine nuts, olive oil, pesto pasta, sandwich spread

Homa

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Popular Recipes

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

 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…

Read More »

Copyright © 2023