balanced recipes for busy foodies
Salad olivieh (or Persian potato chicken salad) is an Iranian picnic classic. Olivieh is a delicious potato salad fortified with chicken, eggs, pickles and peas. Well seasoned and dressed with mayonnaise, salad olivieh is served as an appetizer along with other Iranian finger foods. It also makes a delicious filling for baguette sandwiches. No matter […]
This Persian style beef kofta recipe is an aromatic take on oven roasted meatballs. I mix ground beef with chopped scallions, fresh parsley and an Iranian-inspired spice mix. Finely chopped walnuts, ground turmeric and saffron take center stage and bring a fragrant twist to traditional meatballs. Oven roasted meatballs are a game changer when it […]
This ground beef gyro with hummus combines the flavors of Greek street food with the convenience of minced meat. Ground beef [or lamb] is cooked with onions, garlic, oregano, spices and fresh lemon juice. The flavorful meat is scooped over homemade [or store bought] hummus and served with roasted mini bell peppers. Serve with whole […]
This chicken shawarma bowl is fragrant, delicious, and balanced with lots of fresh vegetables. You can’t walk through most streets in New York without aromas of food overwhelming your senses. Even with less pleasant scents occasionally mixed in, I love the way New York smells. I always dreamt of living in New York City. Following […]
This turmeric chicken with almonds and raisins is a riff on a Persian classic, zereshk polo ba morgh. My mom makes the best zereshk polo ba morgh (barberry rice with chicken). She prepares fragrant basmati rice, cooks perfectly juicy chicken thighs and tops the dish with buttered currants and slivered almonds. My mom masters any […]
These falafel style turkey meatballs combine the spices and herbs of the mediterranean classic with high protein turkey. Traditional falafels are delicious but these deep fried balls are not the healthiest meal to enjoy on a regular basis. Although fried, falafels boast nutritious ingredients such as herbs and garbanzo beans. I extrapolated the healthy bits […]
This chicken and potato curry is a comforting, spicy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinner. Onions, garlic, and ginger are chopped in a food processor, making the chef’s job a bit easier. The food processor-chopped onions melt into a sauté of ghee that flavors chicken thighs, along with coriander and cumin. For added heat and […]