Pictured here is what we call chaghal’eh badoom in Iran — known as fresh (or green or spring) almond here in the Read More
Browsing Tag
Iranian food
Fesenjoon | Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew
Edited on December 26, 2014 to add: This is the recipe that I used to make fesenjan for a New Read More
Dolmeh ‘ye Beh – Stuffed Quince
Quince (called beh in Farsi) is a fruit that is so aloof it may as well be a root vegetable. Often Read More
Persian Marzipan Mulberry
Tut! What a fun word. In any language. Let’s say it again twice: tut tut! In Farsi, tut refers to the Read More
Khoresh Kadoo Halva’ee – Halloween Stew
Khoresh is Farsi for stew – you may recall. A few posts ago we made a gorgeous rhubarb stew (modesty: out the Read More
Shirin Polo – Sweet Rice
In Persian cooking, all roads eventually lead to rice. The holy grail of making polo (Persian-style rice) is a bed of 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
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