Iran

It’s Wednesday! Which means it’s time to post something for the Summer Fest 2010! Read More

Last week I read the following information in the Food section of the Los Angeles Times: 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

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

One of my most favorite appetizer platters to serve at parties is an Herbs and Feta Cheese platter.  It is always a hit with everyone and the first one …
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I think it’s only fair for me to post the recipe for one of my most favorite Persian desserts while here in Maui, known as paradise, and on the first day of Summer. Read More

On Monday I posted about Sekanjebin the drink and today I am posting another way in which we Iranians like to make use of Sekanjebin.  Read More

One of my many fond memories of hot summer days and nights in Iran is when my grandmother used to make  Sharbateh Sekanjebin.  I also remember this refreshing drink being offered to guests when they visited. Read More

Where shall I begin with my love and hate relationship with Lubia Polow? First and foremost, it is one of my most favorite Polows. The first time I ever attempted to make Lubia Polow it was an epic, and I mean EPIC disaster.  Read More

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I always look for different ways in which I can serve chicken along with my rice dishes.  I have posted a few great chicken recipes here: Braised Chicken Thighs with Bay Leaf, Mitra’s Sunshine Chicken, and Chicken with Sour Cherry Syrup.  Cornish Hens, also known as Poussin are yet another option which I love. They are a great alternative to regular sized chicken. Read More