Ice Coffee Persian Style (Cafè Gelasè)
Probably every nation has its own take on ice coffee and of course there also is a Persian version, which we call Cafè Gelasè. It's an especially indulgent variation of the coffee dessert, making it a delicious Sunday afternoon treat…
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…
- 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…
Faloodeh Shirazi – Persian Rosewater Sorbet
This Persian Rosewater Sorbet is the perfect refreshment for hot Summer days! Faloodeh Shirazi comes from Shiraz as you can guess. Originally it is made with neshasteh (a type of starch) but Iranians around the world have been creative and replaced…
Quick and delicious Pasta with Zucchini
This quick and delicious pasta recipe is ideal for days when you crave a homemade meal with fresh ingredients but don’t have much time or energy to stand in the kitchen for hours. It doesn’t require many ingredients either; any…
