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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.

Loobia Polo Morgh | Persian Chicken and Green Bean Rice

Published: February 25, 2020 Last Modified: June 10, 2022

Persian chicken green beans and rice Loobia polo

Loobia (also spelled Lubia) in Farsi means green beans.  Polo means rice.  Loobia Polo is a layered green bean and rice dish.  It is quite common in Persian cuisine and is considered to be a cozy, comfort food.  Morgh is the Farsi word for chicken.  In my modern, easy version of loobia polo, we use…

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Tah-Cheen Baked Persian Chicken and Rice Casserole

Published: November 5, 2019 Last Modified: December 7, 2020

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Tah-Cheen is a delicious Persian baked chicken and rice casserole made with eggs and yogurt.  “Cheen” in Farsi means to arrange.  Enjoy this traditional Persian comfort food rich with aromatic saffron and turmeric.  This recipe is simplified and modernized.  We put this dish together in less time by using leftover rice and pre-cooked chicken. 

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Santa Fe Christmas Enchiladas

Published: October 18, 2019 Last Modified: June 10, 2022

Now you can have Christmas all year round with these fun, two-toned red and green sauce enchiladas. Made with basic shredded chicken, salsa, and cheese, friends and family will be delighted with this Santa Fe inspired recipe. A couple of years back my besties from my home town (Michigan) and I met up in Santa…

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Filed Under: Crock-Pot, Lighter Lunch, Main Courses

Santa Fe Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf

Published: August 29, 2017 Last Modified: October 14, 2022

Santa Fe Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf is a recipe that takes a southwestern, healthy twist on meatloaf, prepared with ground turkey that you can cook in the slow cooker or Crockpot.  If you like fun southwest spices, this meatloaf is your jam.  It’s as if a turkey and black bean burger married a taco and…

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Baked Cornflake Crusted Chicken Nuggets

Published: March 28, 2017 Last Modified: July 18, 2022

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I make Baked Cornflake Chicken Nuggets when I need a fast and easy dinner solution that I know is light and healthy.  It goes well with almost anything so the side dishes are a snap.  I often make it with a little Basmati rice and a side of veggies.  Tonight we’re having it with some…

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Filed Under: Lighter Lunch, Main Courses

Bell Pepper Jack-o-Lanterns

Published: October 19, 2016 Last Modified: February 17, 2025

bell peppers, Mexican, Halloween, fall, veggies, healthy

Stuffed Bell pepper jack-o-lanterns are so good for you and are downright fun to have for dinner. Grab a crafty kid or teen and start practicing carving these adorable jack-o-lanterns. They can be stuffed with just about anything. We love Mexican-inspired flavors so we use ground turkey mixed with simple salsa for fast and simple…

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I am family nutritionist, bringing my grandmother’s Persian recipes with my modern spin – easier, quicker, and healthier Persian Recipes.

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