Persian

In early March Mage Publishers sent over the newly published Food of Life, Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies cookbook by Mrs. Najmieh Batmanglij. I excitedly looked through the book and salivated over the updated recipes from previous editions and the newly added ones. Then I got busy getting ready for all the post related to Norouz and our upcoming yearly Norouz Party followed by life events in general.  Read More

I know many of you are wondering where I have been. Life has been ridiculously busy. So busy that sadly I have not had the time to do one of my most favorite activities in the world, blogging about Persian food! But I am back! So let’s get down to business!

I have a major love affair with green peas! I love them! Read More

One of my favorite snacks to have is Ajil, also dubbed as Persian Trail Mix by the Sous Chef. It’s one thing to have pre-made Ajil and excitingly discover all the different ingredients that the person who made it put together. However, it’s a whole lot more exciting when you make your own Ajil. I will admit that I have been so enamored with Jordan Market’s mixed Ajil for so long that I never needed to make it myself. But then something happened Read More

A couple of weekends ago I drove out to my friends Maryanne and Ryan’s house for a fun Egg Decorating party.  You see, I could have decorated the eggs myself, but I thought it would have been a lot more fun to have children do the decorating. I have been encouraging Indi the dog to work on her art skills, but she much prefers practicing her napping skills.  Therefore, I had to borrow other people’s children! Read More

Tut, White Mulberry Sweets, are very popular sweets in Iran and they are always made for Norouz. There are a few different ways in which this sweet is spelled: Tut, Tout, Toot. Regards of the spelling, I absolutely love them!! If you go to any Persian store, you will notice that they are super expensive. Read More

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