I know many of you probably don’t like beets…but Laboo is something else! I personally never thought I would find beets to be tasty, but even I found myself enjoying them. However, if you prefer to have the Beets sweetened take them out of the oven, peel off the skin, chip them up, and place ... Read More »
Side Dishes
Torshi Bademjan (Pickled Eggplant)
July 7, 2010
This is a very easy and quick torshi that one of my friends makes all the time. I have had it a few times at their place and I really like it! Ingredients: Eggplants (thin ones usually called Mexican Eggplants) –however many you want to make Apple vinegar garlic cloves or chopped garlic herbs — ... Read More »
Salad with Tuna and Beans
February 25, 2010
A friend of mine had come over a while back and brought over a salad with tuna and beans on it. Its a perfect addition to any salad and very filling! I am always running out of ideas for what to put on a salad and this was quite tasty, so I wanted to share ... Read More »
Tuna Salad
February 21, 2010
Sometimes you need something quick and easy to eat and a Tuna Salad is the perfect fix for such a situation. Its filling and can be eaten plain, with bread, or even with crackers. Ingredients (2 -3 people): 2 cans tuna in water — I typically buy the Chicken of the Sea brand 3 sticks ... Read More »
Shami Lapeh (Shami Pook)
January 9, 2010
Shami Recipe. How to make Shami-e Pook (Shami-e Lappeh). By :) www.Persian-Recipes.com Read More »
Chicken Celery Salad
December 13, 2009
This is a simple and tasty salad. Its great as a side dish or even a meal. It goes perfect with bread and makes a filling sandwich. Ingredients (2-4 people (maybe more)): 2 chicken breasts 4 celery sticks — chopped up 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/3 cup olive oil (adjust amount to your liking) ... Read More »
Lavashak-e Aloo Torsh (Sour Plum Fruit Roll)
November 22, 2009
How to make Lavashak (Lavaashak) Read More »
Chutney (Chatni)
November 3, 2009
Chatni (Chutney) is a condiment that can be consumed with practically any meal. This specific recipe is for a spicy Chutney that mainly has Cilantro and green Chili Peppers. Though Chutney has an Indian origin I have eaten this specific Chutney (Chatni) with many Afghan dishes, and find that it goes well with Persian dishes ... Read More »