How to Sliver and Remove Bitterness from Orange Peel
There are a few dishes in the Persian Cuisine where orange peel is used. I love the taste of orange peel, even more so when it is covered in …
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Sugar Cookies
As I mentioned in my last post, December 22nd is my mom’s birthday. I thought I would get a little artistic for her birthday post!
Here is my …
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15 years ago
Shabeh Yalda & Ajil ~ Winter Solstice & Persian Trail Mix
I have fond memories of the winters in Tehran. Each of the four seasons were beautiful in Tehran for me, but the falling of the leaves in autumn was …
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Bûche de Noël ~ Yule Log or Christmas Cake Shaped Like a Log
You may wonder what the heck does Bûche de Noël has anything to do with Persian food. I would wonder that too if I were you, but I have …
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15 years ago
Khoresht Kadoo ~ Persian Zucchini Stew
Before I begin this post, I want to make a little announcement. A while back Eric, one of the loyal readers, asked me for recipes that feed one to …
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Asheh Mast ~ Persian Herb & Yogurt Soup
One of the Ash, hearty soup, that I fondly remember my grandma making is Asheh Mast. My grandma was a wonderful cook and everything that she made was simply …
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How to Brew Persian Tea
Any Persian will tell you that they love to drink Chai, pronounced Cha-ee. Tea, in general, is what Persians drink in the morning, after each meal, and not to …
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Kateh ~ An Easy Persian Rice Cooking Method
A couple of weeks ago I went through all the comments that you wonderful readers have been leaving requesting for certain Persian dishes. I have already fulfilled some of …
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15 years ago
Butternut Squash & Prune Khoresht
Persian Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Recipes 5
Today’s post has a bit of back story to it. I’d like to think of it as saving the best for last…It was …
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Brussels Sprouts Persian Style
Hello Folks! I have some exciting news to share. Today’s post comes to you by the one and only: The …
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