Power & Glow — Bita's debut cookbook is coming summer 2026!
Balsamic Cauliflower Steaks is a fun recipe that all the vegetarians in your life will appreciate. Even so, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this tasty grilled veggie dish. Filling your plate with veggies with a side of healthy carbs and protein is a solid strategy for healthy, clean eating. This recipe…
A traditional Persian experience: Balal Persian Street Corn. Fresh corn on the cobb grilled to a blackened state and soaked in saltwater for flavor! The wafting smell of grilling corn is common in big cities as well as coastal beach towns in Iran. The good news is that it is simple to make at home…
Advieh is a term used for Persian cooking. Translated from Farsi it means spice. Interestingly enough, although most every one who makes Iranian dishes uses a Persian spice mix (advieh) no one seems to have a recipe for it! I created my own basic and versatile recipe.
Iranians take their rice very seriously! It has to be high-quality long-grain, Basmati rice. When prepared correctly Persian rice is aromatic, flavorful, and fluffy. The grains are easily separated with a fork – never sticky. Rice is the cornerstone of every Iranian meal. Today’s recipe is for how to prepare fool-proof Persian rice in…
Hummus is so good! Homemade hummus is even better. It’s easier than you might think to make hummus from scratch. I’ve done it so often that I can whip some up mornings so we can pack hummus in school and work lunches to go. I’m a big fan of chickpeas because they are a great…
Today I’m sharing the recipe for a crustless, vegetarian quiche. A fun thing about this recipe is its versatility. It’s super easy to switch up the veggies or add cheeses to suit your tastes and preferences. This dish is delicious for everyday breakfasts and handy for special occasion brunches. No crust means it’s suitable for…
Fall is in the air. Yesterday I made lentil soup and the house started to smell like Thanksgiving. Bob was in full relaxation mode watching football. Then we woke up to rain this morning. I lit my pumpkin scented candle to accentuate the going mood. Today I’m making these cozy sweet potato pancakes. Soup, pumpkin…
Chicken Waldorf salad is a lightened-up, modernized version of a classic chicken salad. I love this salad because it is a protein-packed, low-carb lunch and elegant enough to serve to guests. Eat it on top of a bed of lettuce or with whole grain toast or pita. This yummy lunch reminds me of fancy ladies…
Salad Shirazi is THE salad in Persian cuisine. It’s light and citrusy, complimenting Persian stews, rice, and kababs as the most commonly served side dish. You won’t find any lettuce in this fresh salad. Salad Shirazi is made simply with 3 main ingredients; cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. The dressing is a tangy blend of lemon…