Classics
kaleh gonjeeshki – Persian meatball and potato soup
Kaleh Gonjeeshki is a Persian meatball and potato soup, simply flavored with tomato paste, turmeric, beef and potatoes. Growing up in an Iranian home…
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Persian food
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Chicken
Persian chicken with golden rice
This Persian chicken with golden rice and tahini dressing combines marinaded chicken thighs, basmati rice, and one pot cooking for a delicious weeknight meal.…
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Classics
oven roasted joojeh kabob
This oven roasted joojeh kabob is a nod to my dad’s specialty without an outdoor grill. Joojeh kabob is a delicious Persian style barbecued…
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Lunch
Persian herb kuku (kuku sabzi)
Persian herb kuku (kuku sabzi) is one of those dishes that takes me right back to my childhood. Fresh scallions and herbs are chopped,…
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Persian food
persian eggplant yogurt dip (borani e bademjan)
Persian eggplant yogurt dip (borani e bademjan) made with roasted eggplants, spices, and greek yogurt is a delicious vegetarian dish that is hearty enough…
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Persian food
shirazi salad
Shirazi salad is a staple on the Iranian table and is always served with a variety of Persian stews and rice. If you’ve had…
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Dinner
Persian eggplant lentil stew – gheymeh bademjan
My passion for cooking started many years ago as a desire to eat anything other than the constant Persian food being served at my…
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Persian food
lemon saffron roasted pistachios
Quick and easy lemon saffron roasted pistachios. The perfect snack to serve company with a frosty glass of beer or sparkling water. Salty, lemony,…
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