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Recipe #8: Dolmeh (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Shirin — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:00:24 +0000

Dolmeh, or Stuffed Grape Leaves, are very common in so many different cultures within the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Each type has a little bit of a different variation… one extra spice here, one less spice there. I can…

Recipe #7: Chicken Noodle Soup (The Persian Version)

Shirin — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 01:22:17 +0000

I just realized it’s been a while since I posted a recipe. As I sit here, warm under a blanket and the heat on (Yes, even though its still about 50 out… but I am cold already) I figured it…

Recipe #6: Salad-e Olivieh (Chicken, Potato & Egg salad)

Shirin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:08:08 +0000

No, we couldn’t just stop at chicken salad, or potato salad or a nice simple egg salad. We went above and beyond, mixed it all up and came up with Salad-e Olivieh! Such a multipurpose and delicious dish. In my…

Recipe #5: Borani Esfanaaj (Yogurt & Spinach Dip)

Shirin — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:08:40 +0000

When I typically think Spinach.. I don’t have the most pleasant thoughts. Until I think about “Borani Esfanaaj“. Then it’s, hello spinach! This is an appetizer that is usually made when we have company over. Not sure why it was…

Recipe #4: Eating Rice = Being Iranian

Shirin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:21:59 +0000

How do you know if you are Iranian?? If you are eating this 8 out of 7 days in the week There is really no such thing as a proper Iranian dish without the…

Recipe #3: Soup-e Jo (Barley Soup)

Shirin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:44:45 +0000

I haven’t posted a recipe in a while and with the start of Fall recently, I felt it was time to bring to you one of my favorite Soups… Soup-e Jo (Barley Soup). Hm how do I describe this soup?…

What is the best part of a Persian meal? The Tadiq!

Shirin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:30:14 +0000

As the influx of Persians crowd the dinner table at any party or “Mehmoony”, my mind usually goes to one thing “Is there going to be enough Tadiq left by the time I make it around this table!?” Some panic instills… and…

Here it is..Recipe #1: Kotlet (Persian Cutlets)

Shirin — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:30:50 +0000

Kotlet is easy to make, easy to eat and easy to serve. This is a great place to start. Enjoy it! Ingredients (Makes about 8 patties..depending on size) 1/2 pound sirloin ground beef 4 medium sized potatoes 1/2 medium sized onion…