I don’t particularly know how to begin this blog post because it’s been a minute since I last came here. So perhaps I should just start explaining things. Since my last blog post, I’ve finished grad school at Northwestern and Barry finished at UChicago Booth and we moved across the country in a 17-foot Penske…
Persian Lentil Soup with Olive Oil-Crisped Lentils & Onions (عدسی Adasi)
This is really the most delicious (and nutritious!) lentil soup I could ever imagine. It’s easy to prepare and is on a whole other level with its depth of flavors.
Persian Meatballs (Koofteh)
This old family recipe for Koofteh (or Persian Meatballs) is the epitome of comfort food done right. And by right, I mean that these Persian Meatballs are out of this world delicious and full of good for you ingredients!
Beef & Noodle Soup with Beans, Tomatoes, and Herbs (Aash Reshteh Azeri)
Perfect for a chilly day, this delicious, nutritious, and hearty Persian soup will nourish you from the inside out. And it only gets better with leftovers when the flavors get all good and married! To celebrate the winter solstice (AKA Shabeh Yalda) I’m posting the recipe for my quintessential Persian dish for this time of…
Yogurt with Shallot Dip (Maast o Moosir)
If you like onion dip, get ready for some shallot dip! It’s a little onion-y, a little garlick-y, and a LOT yummy. I did promise that I’d post this recipe right after my chelow kabob (Persian beef kabobs with Persian rice) recipe, so here it is!
Chicken and Rice (Morgh Polo)
My friends…. This here isn’t your ordinary chicken and rice. And I realize that I’m one lucky duck because I was raised on this lovely stuff. I won’t do the other stuff. Won’t do it. Let’s talk about this. Chicken and rice— so underestimated and so underappreciated. Two beautifully simple ingredients like these should honestly…
