Posts By My Persian Kitchen

Sadly my stay in Maui came to an end, but I could have not asked for a better way to finish my trip.  I can actually say that I went out with a bang! Read More

One the highlights of my trip to Maui this summer was the opportunity to do a Persian Cooking class to raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association of Maui. I was personally extremely excited about the opportunity to not only introduce Persian food to those in attendance, but also showcase how healthy and delicious Persian cuisine is. Read More

Esfand, Esphand, or Espand? Which one do you say or write ?!

It is pretty safe to say that Iranians are very superstitious and firmly believe in the “evil eye.”   Read More

So The Sous Chef left the island a couple of weeks ago, so I have been exploring the island on my own and also catching up on some work. Read More

Samovars (sometimes also spelled Samavar or Samaavar)  are used to boil water for tea and are a staple in most Persian homes. Just like in Russian, Tea is a popular drink in Iran.  Pretty much everyone begins their day with a cup of tea, drinks some more after each meal as well as some between meals. Read More

Dough, good old Doogh! I can’t begin to tell you how much I love doogh, especially when eating Kabob! Read More

The fun continues in Maui! I have more fun stuff to share! Read More

Fourth of July is right around the corner, so I thought I would post a collection of delicious Persian dishes that can be added to your BBQ feast! Read More

More exciting news to share with those of you who live in Los Angeles, specifically in the San Fernando Valley. Guess who is doing cooking demos at your local Whole …
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A couple of years ago I came across a recipe in a food magazine for a watermelon and Feta Cheese salad.  At first I was all intrigued until Read More