Shole Zard – Persian Saffron Rice Pudding
Shole Zard is a delicious Persian saffron rice pudding. Its bright yellow colour is so inviting and the flavour combo of saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and rosewater is divine! It's a delicious alternative to milk rice pudding and if you substitute…
Aash-e Reshteh – Persian Noodle Soup
There is nothing that can fill your heart, soul, and tummy on a bleak Winter's day like Aash-e Reshteh. Aash is a genius Persian invention: A rich and thick soup, that's very filling and comforting.
Khoreshte Gardan – Persian Lamb Neck
This is my take on Chelo Khoreshte Gardan. This Persian Lamb Neck Stew is so tender and delicious, yet so incredibly easy to make!
Persian Chicken Kabab – Joojeh Kabab
Nothing beats a plate of aromatic, buttered rice with grilled tomatoes and of course the protagonist of this dish: Joojeh Kabab. It’s a favourite among our friends and my go-to kabab recipe when we gather for a BBQ. The secret…
Persian Pizza
There are quite a few dishes from around the world that we Iranians “persianised” so to speak; and pizza is one of them! Our spin on this Italian dish from Heaven involves lots of different ham, Persian sausages, veggies, and…
Kabab Chenjeh – Grilled Rib-Eye Kabab
Kabab Chenjeh is my favourite Persian Kabab! Traditionally it is made of lamb but in this version I’m using rib-eye beef steak. It has a larger amount of fat which ensures the kabab turn out nice and tender without adding…
Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Lamb Stew with Herbs
Ghormeh Sabzi is a Persian classic! This hearty lamb stew is packed with herbs, giving it a multifaceted flavour. When you ask Iranians about their favourite food most of them will say it’s Ghormeh Sabzi. It takes some time to…
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…
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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…
