5 Simple Persian Summertime Recipes What to eat when it’s too hot to cook? This recipe roundup is a retrospective collection of Read More
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Olive Walnut Pomegranate Vegan Appetizer | Zaytoon Parvardeh
Making the acquaintance of this very tasty and quirky Gilaki appetizer called “Zaytoon Parvardeh” was hands down one of the most intriguing Read More
Laboo va Mast | Beet & Yogurt Borani
Some people are immune to the allure of beets. I do not count myself amongst them. I like beets cooked, roasted, raw, Read More
Kookoo ‘ye Sibzamini | Persian Potato Kookoo |+ Candied Turnips
I tend to go on and on – don’t protest you know it’s true – but sometimes you just have to get Read More
Cliff Notes for Pomegrantes – Plus a Preamble to a Prelude
For your viewing pleasure: Cliff Notes for “anâr doon kardan” — as promised.
Maman’s Kwickie Koofteh
In the U.S., you would probably take a homemade casserole to help out a distressed or overwhelmed neighbor. In Iran, or Read More
Persian Cucumber & Mint Yogurt Dish | Mast’o Khiar
Some people are prickly lots and a trial to deal with. In Farsi we have a saying for challenging beings like that: Read More
Persian Cantaloupe Cooler | Paloodeh Talebi
E. E. Cummings wrote that “kisses are a better fate than wisdom” (isn’t that beautiful?) and I’m here to tell you Read More
Maloos Zardaloo – Charming Apricot
When I was a kid we got a German Shepherd puppy we named Maloos. “Maloos” is an adjective in Farsi that is Read More
Deconstructed Watermelon Sandwich | Noon’o Panir’o Hendooneh
You’ve heard the saying “if you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen”? As far as advice goes, this one Read More