I hope you’ve been practicing the art of making Persian rice, because it is time to amp up the volume and Read More
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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
Shalgham Pokhteh – Turnips (Bless Their Heart)
Ah, turnip! Or shalgham joon, as I call you in Farsi, I can’t say I have fond childhood memories of you. Probably Read More
Āsh ‘eh Anar – Pomegranate soup
(Before we delve into āsh, let’s take care of the tricky matter of its pronunciation. Āsh should be pronounced as if Read More
Salad Shirazi | A Perfectly Simple Salad
Shiraz is one of the most historic, storied, and down-right poetic cities of Iran. The birthplace of revered Persian poets Saadi Read More
Shir Berenj – Persian Rice Pudding
Shir-berenj is the Persian incarnation of rice pudding, that universal comfort food. If food were people, shir berenj would surely be a Read More
Cardamom – Give ’em “Hel”
The other week I made a breakfast smoothie and a visiting friend suggested posting its recipe on Fig & Quince. “But it Read More
Yatimcheh – Little Orphan (Eggplant)
Yesterday was Father’s Day here in the U.S. I hope those of you observing the occasion had a sweet time celebrating Read More
Of Figs & Quinces; Mothers & Daughters
No recipes today, but a talk of food, mothers, and a trip or two (without tripping hopefully) down memory lane on the Read More