🌾 Resistant Starches & Persian Cooking: A Delicious Way to Support Gut Health
By Beata Nazem Kelley Resistant starch is a topic trending in the nutritional world but has been a part of Persian cooking …
Dark Chocolate Covered Dates Stuffed with Nuts (No-Bake Persian Treat)
If you’re looking for an elegant dessert that takes minutes to make, you’ll fall in love with these Dark Chocolate Covered Dates stuffed with …
Jeweled Persian Rice (Javaher Polo) – A Festive and Fragrant Celebration Rice Dish
🌿 A stunning centerpiece dish — Jeweled Persian Rice (Javaher Polo) is a feast for the eyes and palate. Sweet dried fruit, rose water–soaked nuts, orange peel jam, and saffron rice come together in this authentic Persian recipe. Perfect for celebrations, holidays, and dinner parties. ✨
Maast o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Yogurt Dip)
Learn to make Maast o Khiar, a Persian style yogurt and cucumber side dish and dip that is creamy, herby, and cooling. This versatile dish is a must-have in any Middle Eastern spread!
Vegan Chickpea and Potato Gheymeh | Easy Persian Stew Recipe
Learn to make vegan Gheymeh stew featuring chickpeas and potatoes for a quick and satisfying Persian meal.
Khoresht Karafs with Chicken (Persian Celery Stew) – Easy & Flavorful Recipe
Try this fresh and flavorful Khoresht Karafs with Chicken — a lighter, herb-packed Persian stew made with celery, mint, parsley, and lime. Includes video!
Salad Shirazi: A Refreshing Persian Cucumber-Tomato Salad
Learn to make refreshing Persian Salad Shirazi featuring cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions dressed in a bright lemon and dried mint vinaigrette. A staple on any Persian table!
Maast-o Laboo – Persian Beet and Yogurt Dip
Maast-o Laboo is an ultra fast and simple recipe that you can literally whip together in just a few minutes. It’s vibrant …
Lubia Polo for the Persian New Year Sezdeh be Dar Picnic
As many of you know – The Persian New Year is celebrated for the first 13 days of Spring. On the 13 …
Walnut and Pomegranate Stew – Khoreshteh Fessenjoon
Close your eyes, and imagine a rich, sweet and savory stew like nothing you’ve ever tasted. Flavored with pomegranate molasses and ground …
Persian Quince Jam – Morabah Beh
Quince may be one of Nature’s most magical fruits. Indigenous to the rocky slopes of Southwest Asia and Iran, Quince fruit is …
Persian Vegetarian Eggplant Stew – Khoreshteh Bademjan
Since I was a little girl, one of my favorite Persian dishes has been Khoreshteh Bademjan (Eggplant stew) which is cooked in …
Asheh Reshteh – Persian Noodle Soup – Original Recipe Post
New Year’s is one of my favorite holidays. It gives the opportunity to start fresh and take a moment to align on …
Persian Frittata Koo Koo Sabzi
Despite it’s funny name, Koo Koo is a tasty Persian fritata which can be served as an appetizer or light meal. Koo …
Lavashak on Irving, San Francisco
From the original location of Lavash, comes Lavashak, a beautifully curated “la boutique” to the Inner Sunset’s acclaimed Persian restaurant. They make the restaurant’s …
Persian Fig Jam – Morabah Anjeer
Figs are one of my favorite summer fruits. We buy them by the box full from the local farmers market and devour …
Giti Joon’s Famous Tacheen Recipe
My aunt Giti Joon is a master of the baked Persian rice dish, Tacheen. Her tacheen is rich with saffron, jeweled with …
Persian Salads: Maast-o-Khiar with Shallot and Salad Shirazi
I love Persian food. I eat it often and allow it to inspire other foods I make. Some of my go to …
Khoreshteh Karafs Celery and Herb Beef Stew
Khoreshteh Karafs is an aromatic and flavorful entrée that is simple to make. It’s one of the first Persian dishes that I made …
Persian Tea Cookies with Aunt Pari Joon
I am especially excited for my post today, not only because it is my first Persian Sweets post but my first time featuring a guest …
Persian Kebabs at Sonoma County Luncheon
I had the pleasure of attending my cousin’s bridal shower in Windsor, California recently. We all had a great time and, I …
Moshgol Gosha on Charshambeh Soori
Charshambeh Soori is a pre-Persian New Year event that is celebrated by all Iranians, regardless of religion or faith. The ancient festival …
Bagheleh Polo bah Maycheh – Braised Lamb Shank Over Fava Bean and Dill Rice
Although we didn’t literally fight over fava beans growing up, we came pretty darn close! We all LOVE fava beans. Back in the …
Persimmon French Toast
Persimmons are one of my favorite fruits. Not only because they are bright orange and heart shaped, but they are super sweet and perfect for …