Iranian Food Blog

Today is the last Tuesday of the Persian calendar which means tonight Iranians all over the world will be celebrating Chaharshanbeh Souri, the Eve of the Last Wednesday of the year. Read More

In preparation for Norouz here is a fish recipe that can be served along with Sabzi Polow, Rice with Fresh Herbs.  This is a super easy recipe and pretty quick too! You can use any kind of white wish Read More

Last year I posted how to grow Sabzeh, Norouz Sprouts, with unpelted wheat. This year I am posting how to do the same with lentils! Read More

Baking cookies is a big part of the days leading up to the Persian New Year. I am really excited to share this recipe with you for a couple of reasons. One because Naan Berenji is one of my favorite Norouz cookies, but also because of the person who gave me this recipe.  This cookie is really simple to make Read More

I don’t know where January and February went. But what I do know is that it’s March and this means it’s the time of the year when I feel like a hamster madly running on a wheel. Read More

Last year when my sweet friend Homeyra gave me her delicious recipe for Salad Shirazi, she also gave me a second Shirazi recipe. I never got around to cook and post the second recipe she gave me. I can’t believe all this time has gone by, but today is the day!! I present to you Koofteh Hulu. Read More

I was introduced to Artichoke Khoresht not too long ago.  It is safe to say that it was love at first bite simply because I have always loved artichokes.  …
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This past Sunday I attended a family gathering, as I had mentioned in my Monday post. I have to say that it was a very special gathering because the purpose was to celebrate a 97th birthday! Yes, you read correctly Read More

Happy Valentine’s Day to all!! I am not really into this type of “celebratory days” but I must send a shout out to my little sister Valentina as St. Valentine is her namesake!

I have a fabulous recipe to share with you all today: Chocolate Shortbread with Pistachios!!! You must thank my relative Neda for it Read More

Oh how I love Dolmeh! I really really do!! Let’s see so far I have posted Squash, Eggplant, and Grape Leaves Dolmeh around here!! Traditionally, in Iran they use green peppers for stuffing bell peppers, but since I love colors, Read More