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3 Delicious Appetizers for Memorial Day Weekend!

Hello Dear PK readers,

We just wanted to wish you all a Happy Memorial Day Weekend. The first long weekend of the summer is here! The Sous Chef and I …
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Khoresht Gojeh Sabz ~ Unripe Plums Stew
15 years ago

Khoresht Gojeh Sabz ~ Unripe Plums Stew

As I mention in my post about Ghojeh Sabz and Chaghaleh Badoom, my mom told me that there is such thing as a Ghojeh Sabz Khoresht. This little piece …
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Asheh Anar ~ Pomegranate Soup

It has been way too long since I have posted a recipes. I actually made this soup in February during the cooler months here in Southern California. Unfortunately, I …
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Kashkeh Bademjan ~ Persian Eggplant Dip
16 years ago

Kashkeh Bademjan ~ Persian Eggplant Dip

Last week Joan left a comment asking me about a warm borani made with eggplant. Well ladies and gentleman I present to you Kashkeh Bademjan, …
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Advieh – a blend of spices for Persian Cooking
16 years ago

Advieh – a blend of spices for Persian Cooking

So this post is for Mely who left a comment wanting to know how to make advieh. Sorry it took me a while but this turned out to be …
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Lima Bean and Dill Kuku
16 years ago

Lima Bean and Dill Kuku

I am all cuckoo for Kuku (pronounced kookoo)!

I always like saying that about Kuku. For those of you who have not had this particular Persian dish, it is …
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Khoresht Karafs ~ Persian Celery Stew
16 years ago

Khoresht Karafs ~ Persian Celery Stew

I would totally lie to you if I told you that I have always loved Khoresht Karafs.  As a child I didn’t,  it didn’t do much for me.  Then …
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Borani Esfanaj ~ Yogurt with Spinach
16 years ago

Borani Esfanaj ~ Yogurt with Spinach

In Persian borani is an appetizer which is made with yogurt and some type of vegetable. Today’s recipe is Borani Esfanaj, which is yogurt with spinach. I …
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