Persian food blog

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

Now that is almost summer time I am more in the mood for kuku because it is one of those meals that is easy to make and can be …
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Those of you who have seen and read the first Khoresht Karafs post will remember me mentioning that this celery stew was the first khoresht that I converted into …
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Has anyone had Noon-o Panir-o Hendooneh? Or Hendevaneh, if you want to be proper! I was introduced to this delicious combination in my teenage years! My first thought was, “What??? …
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My Grandma used a pressure cooker. My Mom is a fan of cooking with a pressure cooker.  Me on the other hand? I have resisted buying a pressure cooker for years.  I am all about letting food cook for as long as it needs to in order for the flavors to come together. Read More

Today is The Sous Chef’s birthday.  Yap, he is a Taurus and Gemini cusp baby and represents both signs rather well!

Since today is his birthday, I am …
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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

I think it’s pretty safe to say that there are a number of people who will be very happy to finally see this post.  With this said, I present …
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