Parboiling rice is the cooking technique for partially cooking rice. It is the first step and gateway to an array of dozens of beautiful layered Persian rice dishes. There are a dozen layered (also known as mixed) rice dishes in Persian cuisine, In Farsi, we called these layered, mixed rice dishes polo. To make polo…
Weekly Healthy Recipes
Currant Bread | Persian Pound Cake
Introducing Currant Bread, a moist, delightful cake-like loaf with a hint of cardamom setting it apart. This is a modern, lighter twist on pound cake, made with a Persian flair.
Khoresh Gheymeh | Persian Yellow Split Pea Stew
Khoresh Gheymeh | Persian Yellow Split Pea Stew is a common traditional stew in Iranian cuisine. It is served over a beautiful serving of Basmati rice. The name for this meal in Farsi is Khoresh Gheymeh. Gheymeh is most definitely on our favorite Persian foods list. The spice profile of Gheymeh includes many delicious elements…
Coconut Energy Balls
These Coconut Energy Balls are a no bake, satisfying, protein-packed snack to boost you until the next healthy meal. They are also gluten free and vegan!
Kookoo Sabzi | Quiche Muffins
Kookoo sabzi is a traditional Persian appetizer or light lunch. Kookoo is the term used in the Persian language to describe an egg-based, quiche-type dish. Sabzi is Farsi for fresh herbs. My recipe today takes the essence of the traditional kookoo sabzi and converts it into a nutritious, light herb muffin!
Green Goddess Smoothie with Ginger and Lime
This Green Goddess Smoothie is loaded with immune-boosting vitamins and plant-based proteins. It can be made as a fresh juice or blended with ice as a refreshing cold smoothie. The tangy-sweet flavor of ginger-lime smoothies is one of our favorite blends.
Baked Breaded Shrimp
Baked Breaded Shrimp is a crunchy, delicious shrimp that is both fun to make and fun to eat. The secret ingredient is corn flakes, which add great flavor and color to these baked shrimp. Baking shrimp instead of frying gives these shrimp a perfect crunch without the fat from frying.
Khoresh Karafs | Persian Celery Stew
Persian Celery Stew is a traditional Iranian dish served with rice. It is a veggie-heavy dish loaded with celery and herbs, normally made with beef or lamb. In the traditional form, it takes hours to braise and simmer. Our modern version cuts out the meat while retaining delicious flavors. The Farsi word for celery is…
Easy Greek Meatballs
Are you ready for simple yet mouth-wateringly delicious and still good for you meatballs? With only 5 ingredients, these Easy Greek Meatballs come together in a snap. Enjoy them as a side to your lunch, throw them in pasta sauce, or eat them plain as a snack.
Carrot Scones
Homemade scones with shredded carrots and tahini are a perfect treat! These carrot scones are lower in sugar than most breakfast-baked goods and have flavors inspired by Persian cuisine.
