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MPK Ajil
13 years ago

MPK Ajil

One of my favorite snacks to have is Ajil, also dubbed as Persian Trail Mix by the Sous Chef. It’s one thing to have pre-made Ajil and excitingly discover all the different ingredients that the person who made it put together. However, it’s a whole lot more exciting when you make your own Ajil. I will admit that I have been so enamored with Jordan Market’s mixed Ajil for so long that I never needed to make it myself. But then something happened Read More

Naan Berenji ~ Persian Rice Cookies
13 years ago

Naan Berenji ~ Persian Rice Cookies

Baking cookies is a big part of the days leading up to the Persian New Year. I am really excited to share this recipe with you for a couple of reasons. One because Naan Berenji is one of my favorite Norouz cookies, but also because of the person who gave me this recipe.  This cookie is really simple to make Read More

Khoresht Artichoke ~ Persian Artichoke Stew
13 years ago

Khoresht Artichoke ~ Persian Artichoke Stew

I was introduced to Artichoke Khoresht not too long ago.  It is safe to say that it was love at first bite simply because I have always loved artichokes.  …
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Dolmeh Felfel ~ Persian Stuffed Bell Peppers
13 years ago

Dolmeh Felfel ~ Persian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Oh how I love Dolmeh! I really really do!! Let’s see so far I have posted Squash, Eggplant, and Grape Leaves Dolmeh around here!! Traditionally, in Iran they use green peppers for stuffing bell peppers, but since I love colors, Read More

Khoresht Bamieh ~ Persian Okra Stew
13 years ago

Khoresht Bamieh ~ Persian Okra Stew

It’s kinda funny, most people either like okra or simply hate it. The reason most people don’t care for it is not because it doesn’t taste good, but because …
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Kalam Polow Shirazi ~ Cabbage Rice from Shiraz
13 years ago

Kalam Polow Shirazi ~ Cabbage Rice from Shiraz

A while back one of the readers requested Kalam Polow, rice with cabbage.  This type of rice is not something that I grew up eating because neither my grandmother or my mom made it.  Actually, neither one of them ever made anything with cabbage.  Truth be told when I was introduced to cabbage I simply didn’t care for it because of the smell. I have to give credit to my Korean friend Jackie Read More

Persian Food for Kids #2
13 years ago

Persian Food for Kids #2

Last week I posted a kid friendly Persian recipe in support of Make Time for Change campaign. I was very happy with the positive feedback that I got for the Koofteh Ghel Gheli with Carrot and Potatoes! Today I am posting a second fun recipe that can easily be made with your children! Today’s recipe is Orange Chicken and Read More

Baghali Polow in Rice Cooker
13 years ago

Baghali Polow in Rice Cooker

A good few people have emailed me asking about whether it is possible to make Polow, rice mixed with other ingredients, in a rice cooker and if yes, how would they go about it. This is a perfect time to do a post about how to do this post in light of my Persian Rice Cooker Giveaway.  I have previously posted how to make make Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker and Read More

Chicken Kuku
13 years ago

Chicken Kuku

I was given the recipe for this Kuku-ye Morgh, Chicken Kuku, a few months ago by Mrs. Solhjou whom I met through a charity organization.  I cut the original …
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Ab-Goosht
13 years ago

Ab-Goosht

I could have not possibly written about Iranian winters spent under a Korsi and not mentioned one of the most beloved winter dishes Ab-goosht, which literally translated means meat water.  I have very fond memories of sitting under the Korsi and eating Ab-goosht while outside it snowed.  There are a few different ways in which this dish is spelled: Ab-goosht, Abgoosht, or Abgousht. Some also refer to this dish as Dizi after the traditional dish in which it is made. There are two components to this dish Read More