Power & Glow — Bita's debut cookbook is coming summer 2026!
Instant pot deviled eggs are a delicious, nutritious appetizer and snack. They are easy to make ahead and take to a springtime celebration. Steaming eggs in an Instant Pot creates boiled eggs that are beyond easy to peel. The result is beautiful, round eggs free of dents, dips, and divots – perfect for pretty springtime…
Today’s share is a recipe for a very special Persian table setting called “haftseen”, a symbolic setting for the Persian New Year | Norooz. Persian days follow a solar calendar. Norooz is a non-secular holiday that happens at the exact moment of the turning of seasons from winter to spring. The Haftseen table is the…
This recipe is for easy-to-make, absolutely aromatic, and delicious Yazdi cakes. Eating these tiny cakes will bring back sweet memories of childhood and distant lands. The flavors are so Persian and include delightful cardamom and light rosewater essence. My modern twist is to top Yazdi cakes with a luscious buttercream frosting infused with saffron. Make…
Persian Pistachio Brittle is a clever, fast, and easy recipe for a decadent toffee treat. It is made with butter, brown sugar, soda crackers/Saltine crackers, and a hint of Persian saffron. The result is an addictive, salty-sweet, crunchy snack. Satisfy cravings for an old classic Persian treat called “sohan” in 15 minutes from start to…
This recipe for Twisted Peppermint Cane Cane cookies is especially for my close neighbors, friends, and family that have taken home these cute, twisted, minty sugar-coated cookies over the years. Peppermint Candy Cane cookies are light and creamy, sweet and delicious. They are fun to create and even more fun to eat. Is it…
This is a recipe for thick, fluffy, buttery, easy cut out cookies. Nothing says winter holiday fun like a pretty Christmas shape cookie. These cookies are so tasty with a subtle hint of almond, leveling up the sugar cookie experience. Scroll down the end for a quick jump to the easy cut out cookies recipe…
Lentil Butternut Squash Soup is a nutritious, comforting soup that sticks to your ribs without any meat or dairy. It is made with wholesome ingredients and a touch of warm, sweet spices. Savory, earthy, nutty lentils mixed with sweet, creamy butternut squash and a touch of cinnamon create a splendid soup experience. Whether you prefer…
This healthy pumpkin cake recipe goes back a number of years on this recipe site. Using ingredients such as Greek yogurt, pumpkin, and whole wheat flour, it’s healthy baking at its finest! There is no white sugar or butter in this fall cake. We creatively blend a combination of coconut sugar, honey, and unsweetened apple…
This healthy pumpkin scones recipe is a favorite from the Oven hug archives. It’s an easy recipe we love to pull out on crisp, fall days. Fill up a platter with these luscious scones made with whole wheat flour, seasonal pumpkin purée, and fun fall spices. They are easy to decorate with swirls of sweet…
Cooking Persian meals for Persian meal planning, as with any type of cooking, requires prepping and planning especially when it comes to a busy weekday night. One of my biggest motivators for creating content and recipes around Persian cuisine is the hope that you will become empowered and able to incorporate Persian dishes into a…