Growing up, one of my favorite appetizers was Kashk-e bademjan, an eggplant dip. This simple dip has many ways of being cooked based on family and regionally. As a child, I remember my mom frying Italian eggplants or bademjan. As the plate of eggplants slowly developed into a mountain, I Read more
One of the easiest and most delicious Persian dishes is Khoresh Karafs. Karafs or celery is the primary component of this tarty dish. So if you are looking for a filling dish that will give you a lot of energy but keeps your waistline in check, look no further. Ingredients: Read more
Ash-e mash: Ash (thick soup) is traditionally served in the winter. It is the type of soup that Seinfeld made famous through the character the “Soup Nazi,” aka Ali Yeganeh. Ash is a fantastic soup that tastes so good that it is impossible to have one bowl, but falling deep into Read more
The perfect simple breakfast: Noon o Paneer (Bread and Cheese). Typically, I have Barbari bread (thick bread) that I will toast and have with some cheese and tomato. The cheese is usually French or Bulgarian feta cheese, and typically there will be sliced cucumbers with walnuts and Sabzi (fresh herbs) Read more