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Appetizers

Pita Chips With Sea Salt & Pepper
15 years ago

Pita Chips With Sea Salt & Pepper

My last post featured Mast-o-musir, and if you look at the picture you will notice that I serve mine with pita chips.  Because I was ever so ambitious that …
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Mast-o-Musir ~ Persian Dip With Yogurt & Shallots
15 years ago

Mast-o-Musir ~ Persian Dip With Yogurt & Shallots

Today’s newest recipe post is one of The Sous Chef’s favorites: Mast-o-musir, which is a delicious combination of Lebni and shallots. Must-o-musir literally means yogurt and shallots in Farsi.


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Kashkeh Bademjan ~ Persian Eggplant Dip
15 years ago

Kashkeh Bademjan ~ Persian Eggplant Dip

Last week Joan left a comment asking me about a warm borani made with eggplant. Well ladies and gentleman I present to you Kashkeh Bademjan, …
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Lima Bean and Dill Kuku
15 years ago

Lima Bean and Dill Kuku

I am all cuckoo for Kuku (pronounced kookoo)!

I always like saying that about Kuku. For those of you who have not had this particular Persian dish, it is …
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Borani Esfanaj ~ Yogurt with Spinach
15 years ago

Borani Esfanaj ~ Yogurt with Spinach

In Persian borani is an appetizer which is made with yogurt and some type of vegetable. Today’s recipe is Borani Esfanaj, which is yogurt with spinach. I …
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