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
If you’ve never tasted Khoreshteh Fessenjoon, close your eyes, and imagine a rich, sweet and savory stew like nothing you’ve ever tasted. …
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 …
Paul’s Guinness Beef Stew
I’m excited to have my second ever Guest Chef on BeatsEats, my husband Paul. Although he has Souz Chef’ed many of my …
Lamb Chop Dinner
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a big fan of lamb. I love it stewed, grilled, rolled into meatballs, braised on the …
Turkey Pot Pie
I love pot pies. Flaky crust, warm creamy filling, protein and vegetables in every hearty spoonful. It’s one of my comfort foods …
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 …
Moroccan Kebabs with Basil, Tomato, and Cannelini Bean Salad
I saw a blooming pot of fresh basil at the grocery store the other day and instantly started craving a refreshing salad …
Beach House Clam Bake
One of the highlights of my trip to Cape Hatteras is the annual Clam Bake my mother-in-law makes at the beach …
Grilled Lamb Chops with Chimichurri Dressing
When I’m looking for a homemade meal to celebrate a special occasion, yet don’t have the time to spend all day in …
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
I am a huge fan of Tacos. And I eat them all the time. I love making them at home or grabbing …
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 …
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 …
Bobwhite’s Fried Chicken Supper
Bobwhites Lunch & Supper Counter is a tiny restaurant in NYC’s East Village featuring soulful southern cooking at a reasonable price. We …
Eataly and their Ravioli di Zucca
Have you been to Eataly? It is one of my most favorite places in the world. A perfect afternoon is having a …
Washington Square Park Pastrami Picnic
I love picnics. I am always up for packing a lunch, grabbing a blanket, and heading out to the park. During the …
Celebrating the Summer
I’m always looking for an excuse to celebrate. From more major accomplishments like a new job or contract, or to more simple things like …