Cuisines

I’ve seen a lot of recipes for Ash-e-jow (Iranian/Persian barley soup); however, my mother-in-law adds…

This cool and healthy dip can be served along side rice and meat, or simply…

Kabob koobideh is made with ground lamb or beef or a combination of the two….

This delightful starch-thickened pudding with almonds can be eaten hot or cold during Ramadan, particularly…

Ash Reshteh is a Persian noodle soup packed with pinto beans, chickpeas, lentils, and herbs…

This Persian fried fish recipe is popular during Nowruz (Persian New Year) since fish is…

These turkey kofta kebabs were introduced to me about 20 years ago by my Persian…

This Persian rice takes the grand prize. I believe I’ve posted a few foolproof methods…

Ghormeh sabzi is deliciously savory and loaded with the flavors of several different green herbs….

Shirini Nargili cookies are delicious Persian coconut cookies that are wonderfully light and airy –…

This sabzi polo recipe uses a tortilla as a shortcut—as the rice steams on top,…

Pofaki Gerdooyi are Persian walnut cookies topped with slivered pistachios that are perfect for visitors…

Spinach and cauliflower bhaji is half Indian and half Pakistani. This excellent vegetable dish goes…

I’ve been obsessed with this crispy fried snack ever since my friend brought the recipe…

This is a slightly spicy Pakistani dish of chicken and potatoes. Preparation Details Prep Time:…

This dish is very popular in Pakistan and becoming increasingly so in the West. I…