Kashk-e Bademjan – Persian Aubergine Dip
Kashk-e Bademjan is a popular Persian starter! I feel like whenever I make Mirza Ghasemi (another delicious appetiser) my friends say, “It’s sooo good! But my favourite is Kashk-e Bademjan“. So this recipe is definitely overdue. Kashk-e Bademjan is made…
Borani – Persian Spinach Yogurt Dip
Borani is a creamy Persian spinach yogurt dip - A must have appetiser for any party! It's such an easy quick recipe for a delicious dip for bread, crackers or crisps (I'm talking about chips, American friends). I don't just…
Salad Olivieh – The best Potato Egg Salad
Salad Olivieh doesn’t have the typical Persian flavours and that’s because it originally comes from Russia. It has made its way into the Iranian kitchens a long time ago and I can honestly say I never went to an Iranian…
Mirza Ghasemi – A Classic Persian Appetiser
Mirza Ghasemi – A smokey aubergine dip with tomatoes and garlic Mirza Ghasemi is a very popular appetiser in Persian cuisine. It is a smoked aubergine, tomato and egg dip that originally comes from Northern Iran. Make this as a…
Pancetta Cheese Twirls make the Perfect Party Snack
These Pancetta Cheese Twirls make the perfect party snack! The other day we spontaneously had friends over to watch the FIFA World Cup and this was my go to recipe. For my American friends: These are great for the Super…
- Appetisers, Breakfast, Persian Classics, Persian Fast Food, Snacks, Summer Recipes, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
The perfect Summer Snack
Bread with Feta, Watermelon and Walnuts is one of my favourite things to eat in warm weather! It makes the perfect Summer snack, or breakfast. In Farsi we refer to it as Noon Paneer Hendooneh. I realise that this is…
Ab Doogh Khiar – Refreshing Cold Yogurt Soup
The current heatwave here in England screams for a refreshing Summer recipe like Ab Doogh Khiar! In this weather we don’t really feel like eating proper dinner or lunch but being the foodies that we are, we still want to…
