Lentil Butternut Squash Soup is a nutritious, comforting soup that sticks to your ribs without any meat or dairy. It is made with wholesome ingredients and a touch of warm, sweet spices. Savory, earthy, nutty lentils mixed with sweet, creamy butternut squash and a touch of cinnamon create a splendid soup experience. Whether you prefer…
Main Courses
The main course of a meal is the heart of the meal. It’s what draws your family to the dinner tables and it’s what fills their bellies up with delicious and nutritious goodness.
Our favorite main courses like Tha-Cheen Bakes Persian Chicken and Rice Casserole, Basic Black Bean Burgers, & our Easy Peasy Bow Tie Pasta with Cheese will, not only, please the entire family but put a smile on your face when you see everyone devour your yummy cooking.
Easy Marinated Salmon
This recipe is for easy saffron-infused marinated salmon using an oven baking method and fillet cuts of fish. Salmon has great flavor on its own – add to it this light and sophisticated marinade, and this fish dish rises to the top. With only a few ingredients and a short marination period, this recipe is…
Persian Burgers
Persian Burgers are tasty hamburgers bursting with flavor. Saffron and grated onion are kneaded into the meat. Stack them up with tomatoes and onions for a hearty, tasty meal. This recipe is for fabulous kabob burgers that are healthy, super delicious, and almost too cute to eat. Once you have a taste, however, you will…
Khoresh Fesenjan | Persian Pomegranate Chicken
Khoresh Fesenjan (also known as khoresh fesenjoon) is a sultry, rich, comforting, sweet, and sour Persian stew that is easily my all-time favorite Iranian dish. Persian pomegranate walnut chicken stew is made with sweet pomegranate molasses and savory, nutty toasted walnuts creating a thick sauce that coats pieces of chicken in the most delicious and…
Lentil and Date Rice | Adas Polo
Adas Polo (Lentil and Date Rice) is a delicious and highly nutritious dish. Some families cook this rice dish with ground beef layered in, however growing up my family enjoyed it without meat. I am happy to share our family’s vegetarian Adas Polo recipe – a delicious, nourishing comfort food. Polo is the term used…
Khoresh Gheymeh | Persian Yellow Split Pea Stew
Khoresh Gheymeh or Persian Yellow Split Pea Stew is a common traditional stew in Iranian cuisine. It is served over 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 including…
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.
Khoresht 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 is 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…
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.
Paleo Flank Steak Marinade
This Paleo flank steak marinade recipe is so simple. It uses only a handful of ingredients, coconut aminos (a soy sauce replacement), garlic and lemon juice. This recipe is our go-to option for making flank steak. It tastes sophisticated – your family and friends will be impressed.
