Iran

Wanna learn a word in Farsi? Peste, which means Pistachio. I have never seen a pistachio tree in person. I think the picture above is so pretty.

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I can honestly say that I simply love Persian Kotlet. They are so incredibly good! This is one of those Persian dishes that can be served warm or cold, …
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I have many fond memories of my maternal grandmother.  She was a lovely woman who took care of everyone around her. She was kind, generous, and gentle.  She was …
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I have been sick since last Tuesday with a sore throat that just won’t give up and take a hike. I rarely get sick and frankly, I hate being …
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A few months back I wrote about Persian Rice Cooking Method, which is done on the stove.  In a past post I have also talked about the difference between …
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The subject of today’s post is one of the few reasons why I love living in Los Angeles, where Persian stores are abundant and Persian groceries are easy to …
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A few months back I read somewhere that Rick Steves had traveled to Iran, and apparently, he was not a fan of Persian food.  When I heard that piece of …
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Today’s post features the third recipe for “Squash Week” here on My Persian Kitchen.  I got the idea for this recipe because I was left with plenty of squash …
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One of my goals for this website is to show how versatile Persian food can be. Having been a vegetarian in the past, I am all about posting vegetarian …
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At the local Farmer’s Markets during summer and early fall you will notice an abundance of Squash which come in different shapes, size, and colors.  Look at these beauties, …
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