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Persian desserts are aromatic and unique. Persian rice pudding, “Shir Berenj” in Farsi, is translated as milk-based rice. Shir berenj is a simple, homey, comfort dish that is often enjoyed as a cozy winter snack or dessert. Milky Persian rice pudding calls for modest, simple ingredients – rice, milk, sugar (or honey), rose water, and…
Sharbat sekanjabin (cucumber mint drink) is a refreshing summer drink made from a honey and water simple syrup, cooked down with white wine vinegar, then infused with fresh mint leaves and served with freshly grated cucumber. Sharbat is Farsi for drink or beverage. Sekanjabin can be broken down and translated to vinegar syrup. Sekanjabin is…
Persian ice cream, Bastani, is traditionally a rich, decadent dessert made with heavy creams, tons of eggs, sugar, saffron, a touch of rose water, and bits of crunchy green pistachio nuts. Nice cream is made with a base of ripe, frozen bananas and is dairy-free and sugar-free! It’s easy to whip up as a snack,…
This recipe is for a clever easy to serve, easy-to-eat, bite-sized version of Tachin Persian Chicken and Rice Casserole. We are calling this updated version Persian Crispy Rice Cups, or Tahchin Bites. Tahchin is Persian food at its finest, combining royal long-grain rice with aromatic turmeric and saffron. Today we are making tahchin morgh, “morgh”…
Water Marbleized Easter Eggs are fun and easy. The supplies you need include things you probably have in the house including a variety of nail polish colors. These fun swirly eggs are perfect for the Persian new year, the haftseen table, and for Easter baskets. Supplies hard-boiled eggs variety of nail polish colors cup or…
This recipe is for easy saffron-infused marinated salmon using an oven baking method and fillet cuts of fish. Salmon has great flavor on its own – add to it this light and sophisticated marinade, and this fish dish rises to the top. With only a few ingredients and a short marination period, this recipe is…
Trail mix is easily my favorite thing to snack on. Nuts are loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Today’s recipe is for Ajeel, a Persian trail mix that is quite common in Iranian households. It is also a traditional snack mix found at a couple of notable times of the year in Persian culture. …
This recipe is for gluten-free, super soft sugar heart shape healthy almond flour cookies. We cut down on sugar in the base of these cookies using only a few spoons of brown sugar and a spoon of maple or date syrup. What better way to show someone you love how much you care than baking…
Persian Burgers are tasty hamburgers bursting with flavor. Saffron and grated onion are kneaded into the meat. Stack them up with tomatoes and onions for a hearty, tasty meal. This recipe is for fabulous kabob burgers that are healthy, super delicious, and almost too cute to eat. Once you have a taste, however, you will…
Chipotle sweet potatoes are so delicious with their sweet soft centers and roasted, crisp outer edges. We love having them in healthy grain bowls, vegan tacos, burrito bowls, and hearty salads. Chipotle spice adds a smoky note and enhances the naturally sweet flavors of sweet potato creating a perfect combination of savory and sweet. …