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Vegan Pomegranate Walnut Sauce

Published: July 16, 2023 Last Modified: January 17, 2025

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Vegan Pomegranate Walnut Sauce is a delicious and nutritious spin on a classic Persian stew called Fesenjoon and also known as Fesenjan.  It is made with walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and spices, and it is packed with antioxidants, protein, and healthy fats.  The earthy, smoky flavor of the toasted walnuts and the sour and sweet elements…

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Vegan French Toast Casserole

Published: June 13, 2023 Last Modified: June 13, 2023

Vegan French Toast Casserole

Vegan French Toast Casserole is a delightfully delicious, make-ahead breakfast dish that is perfect for busy occasions.  If you’ve had a traditional French toast casserole, you know it has a rich, toffee-like, bread pudding consistency.  What makes this recipe unique is the Persian flavors infused into each bite. Serve a piece with a fresh fruit…

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Persian Barbari Bread

Published: September 5, 2022 Last Modified: September 28, 2022

Persian Barbari Bread

Iconic, Persian Barbari Bread is a thick and fluffy, high hydration bread made with both whole wheat and bread flour.  “Noon” (also “nan”) is the word in Farsi for bread.  This Persian bread is a relatively easy bread to make with a short list of wholesome ingredients.  Barbari is delicious for breakfast, sliced and filled…

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Filed Under: Healthy Baking, Healthy Snacks, Persian Food, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Baked Persian Kotlet

Published: May 31, 2022 Last Modified: January 7, 2025

Baked Persian kotlet platter

Kotlet is an iconic, classic patty made with ground meat, grated potatoes and onions, and the best of Persian spices – a Persian meat and potato patty. In its classic form kotlet is deep fried in a pan. In my modern rendition, we bake the kotlet patties. Using this cooking strategy requires no oil, hence…

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Persian Pistachio Brittle

Published: December 23, 2021 Last Modified: August 5, 2022

brittle sauce sohan over Saltine crackers sprinkled with green pistachio sliverssohan

Persian Pistachio Brittle is a clever, fast, and easy recipe for a decadent toffee treat.  It is made with butter, brown sugar, soda crackers/Saltine crackers, and a hint of Persian saffron.  The result is an addictive, salty-sweet, crunchy snack.  Satisfy cravings for an old classic Persian treat called “sohan” in 15 minutes from start to…

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Khoresh Gheymeh | Persian Yellow Split Pea Stew

Published: July 10, 2020 Last Modified: February 17, 2025

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…

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Filed Under: Main Courses, Persian Food, Recipes, Side Dishes

Bita’s Persian Spice Mix | Advieh

Published: March 10, 2020 Last Modified: March 12, 2020

Persian Spice Mix Advieh

Advieh is a term used for Persian cooking.  Translated from Farsi it means spice.  Interestingly enough, although most every one who makes Iranian dishes uses a Persian spice mix (advieh) no one seems to have a recipe for it!   I created my own basic and versatile recipe.

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Persian Food, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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