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Barg-eh Karafs Kuku ~ Celery Leaf Kuku
12 years ago

Barg-eh Karafs Kuku ~ Celery Leaf Kuku

I know, this one is unusual; I totally agree.  But it still created a lot of buzz yesterday on MPK’s Facebook Fan Page! It was a lot of fun to read all the guesses in the comments based on the picture that I posted. Read More

Asheh Kadoo Tanbal ~ Persian Pumpkin Soup
12 years ago

Asheh Kadoo Tanbal ~ Persian Pumpkin Soup

I am amused by how pumpkin is referred to in Farsi. How can you keep a straight face when you say Kadoo Tanbal??!! Kadoo in farsi means zucchini or squash. Tanbal in Farsi means Read More

Eggplant With Pomegranate & Mint Dressing
12 years ago

Eggplant With Pomegranate & Mint Dressing

Today I present to you the 3rd and last pomegranate recipe of this year’s Pomegranate Week! If you are an eggplant and/or pomegranate lover, then you will love my …
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Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free Pomegranate Soup
12 years ago

Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free Pomegranate Soup

I am often asked for Persian recipes that are vegetarian or vegan. I try to oblige as much as I can. Today’s recipe is Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free! Sure the bite size meatballs in the regular Pomegranate Soup are delicious Read More

Cucumber & Pomegranate Salad
12 years ago

Cucumber & Pomegranate Salad

Guess what this week is on MPK??!! Does the picture above give it away??!! Indeed, it’s Pomegranate Week 2012! I can’t believe this is the fourth year that I am posting recipes for Pomegranate Week! The first recipe this year is a simple, yet deliciously Read More

Stuffed Crêpes
12 years ago

Stuffed Crêpes

I do love making enough food to have leftovers. However, I lose interest in eating the same leftovers more than perhaps twice, so I try to find new ways to …
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Khorakeh Goosht ~ Braised Meat
12 years ago

Khorakeh Goosht ~ Braised Meat

I absolutely love any recipe that is simple to make and most importantly requires only one pot to make. Khorakeh Goosht, Braised Meat, is one of such recipes. Not …
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Khoresht Lubia Sabz ~ Persian Green Bean Stew
13 years ago

Khoresht Lubia Sabz ~ Persian Green Bean Stew

This time of the year Green Beans are in season. I love going to the Farmer’s Market and seeing piles of them waiting to be purchased. For those of …
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Morgh Polow ~ Persian Rice & Chicken
13 years ago

Morgh Polow ~ Persian Rice & Chicken

 

When I was a kid I loved Zereshk Polow, Persian Rice with Barberries, and still do to this day. There is a always a bit of a debate when it comes to how Zereshk Polow is made; some people like to make this recipe by layering Read More

Baby Summer Squash Khoresht
13 years ago

Baby Summer Squash Khoresht

I have been seeing Baby Summer Squash and Zucchini frequently at our local Farmer’s Market. They are great as a side dish sautéed or roasted with some fresh garlic …
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