Here’s how the Persianizing popcorn idea came to be: I’d like to lose 10 pounds. This is not for health reasons, I Read More
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Persian food recipes with pictures
Fear & Boldness | Sohan ‘e Assal (Persian Honey Almond Brittle)
When I first moved to New York – pre Mayor Bloomberg and designated bike lanes – I rode my bicycle in the Read More
Khoresh ‘eh Karafs – Persian Celery Stew
Plain Persian rice or polo is almost always paired with a type of khoresh, thus forming a formidable entity known as polo-khoresh. Read More
Persian Rice 101: Tools & Trade Secrets
Here are some things to cover before we tackle the holy-grail of Persian rice making — in random no-rhyme-or-reason-order: RICE: QUALITY MATTERS 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