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3 Delicious Appetizers for Memorial Day Weekend!

Hello Dear PK readers,

We just wanted to wish you all a Happy Memorial Day Weekend. The first long weekend of the summer is here! The Sous Chef and I …
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Khoresht Gojeh Sabz ~ Unripe Plums Stew
16 years ago

Khoresht Gojeh Sabz ~ Unripe Plums Stew

As I mention in my post about Ghojeh Sabz and Chaghaleh Badoom, my mom told me that there is such thing as a Ghojeh Sabz Khoresht. This little piece …
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Lima Bean and Dill Kuku
16 years ago

Lima Bean and Dill Kuku

I am all cuckoo for Kuku (pronounced kookoo)!

I always like saying that about Kuku. For those of you who have not had this particular Persian dish, it is …
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Khoresht Karafs ~ Persian Celery Stew
16 years ago

Khoresht Karafs ~ Persian Celery Stew

I would totally lie to you if I told you that I have always loved Khoresht Karafs.  As a child I didn’t,  it didn’t do much for me.  Then …
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Borani Esfanaj ~ Yogurt with Spinach
16 years ago

Borani Esfanaj ~ Yogurt with Spinach

In Persian borani is an appetizer which is made with yogurt and some type of vegetable. Today’s recipe is Borani Esfanaj, which is yogurt with spinach. I …
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Khoresht Ghaimeh ~ Persian Stew with Meat & Split Peas
16 years ago

Khoresht Ghaimeh ~ Persian Stew with Meat & Split Peas

The first dish that I would like to talk about is by far one of my most favorites: Khoresht Ghaimeh. This is a delicious blend …
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