Persia: Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)
This is a popular Iranian soup that is rich, satisfying and easily creates an entire meal. Full of herbs, greens and chickpeas the flavors are...
roasted sumac cauliflower
A very simple side dish from Naz Deravian in the cookbook, Bottom of the Pot. With just five ingredients you have a delicious side dish in 35 minutes. photo: from...
skillet chicken with couscous, halloumi & cucumber
A little bit of inspiration and flavors from Persian cuisine but with a twist. The cool flavors of the salsa add just the right sweetness to the bitterness of the...
cinnamon & citrus almond cigars
A delicious dessert that is easier to make than it looks, and definitely a different type of flavors.
Stuffed Branzino Persian style
Making fish takes a bit of confidence. I say that for no other reason than because many people feel intimidated by it.
basmati rice with dill
This super easy rice recipe with dill is just a nice change to plain. There are many good recipes for dill rice that have more steps but this one seems...
bulgur wheat with tomatoes, eggplant & pomegranate molasses
Bulgur wheat is a wonderful grain that is common in parts of the Levant and Persia.
grilled sumac spiced chicken skewers with pomegranate glaze
Delicious! Juicy and tender chicken skewered with fennel and red onion finished with the bittersweet pomegranate glaze makes this recipe memorable. Cooking the skewers in the oven versus grilling, creates...
Chicken patties with pistachios, cumin, coriander and sumac
I enjoy experimenting with different types of meatballs or meat patties, not only changing the type of meat used but also the seasoning and the shapes. Here I created a...
Skewered Salmon Shawarma with lemons
The lemon, olive oil and garlic flavors are delicious, and the tumeric creates a bright, wonderful color that adds a subtle taste and visual appeal.
Chicken Shawarma in the oven
The lemon, olive oil and garlic flavors are delicious, and the tumeric creates a bright, wonderful color that adds a subtle taste and visual appeal.
Lime and Tumeric roast chicken
The recipe here is fool-proof and really delicious. The high cooking temperature of the oven cooks the chicken in 1 1/2 hours resulting in a beautiful crispy skin and very...
Delicious eggplant with sun-dried tomatoes & pomegranate
I first served Eggplant with Pomegranate at dinner for friends, and to this day when I see one of the guests, she still mentions the...
grilled halloumi cheese
Halloumi is a delicious cheese to be served either as a starter course along with other classic mezze dishes, or as wonderful side dish, just because....
Lamb with cilantro, mint and honey
This is my go-to, and I never liked lamb until I had a version of this recipe at a dinner party. Wow!
cucumber and mint yoghurt (tzatziki/mast-o-khiar)
In Indian cuisine you have Raita, in Greek you will find Tzatziki, and in Persian it is Mast-o-Khiar.
spiced up lamb Koofteh
I have made a lot of meatballs with beef, turkey, pork, and veal but Persian cuisine introduced me to the lamb meatball. Each region has a different name for its...
homemade hummus with toasted pita chips
Making hummus is so easy that you will wonder why you ever bought it. All that is required is a food processor and a few ingredients.
