Shakshuka is one of those recipes that's delicious every single time – it's a baked dish with eggs that are poached in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, and peppers and seasoned with spices. This recipe is my favorite spin on the classic – a tomatillo shakshuka base baked in a cast iron pan with crumbled...
What to Serve for a Persian Breakfast
I'm giving you the full rundown of all the dishes traditionally served in a Persian breakfast, as well as the recipes you can make to recreate this delicious morning feast. Persian breakfast is enjoyed freestyle. You can pick and choose what you want to eat and combine different dishes to make unique bites. The many...
Sarsheer
Sarsheer is a Persian version of thick, fresh cream that's often compared to kaymak, clotted cream, crème fraîche, or mascarpone. It has a creamy, silky consistency and is wonderful on fresh bread like barbari or sangak. If you've yet to enjoy a large dollop of sarsheer on fresh bread with a drizzle of honey, you're...
How to Brew Persian Tea
Nothing is as soothing as a cup of freshly brewed Persian tea. In my house growing up, we made it either in a samovar or with stackable tea kettles, but now this is my go-to way to make it. Freshly brewed tea can be enjoyed at any time, particularly to welcome guests to the house...
How to Properly Steep Tea
I love my tea time and cooking with tea from black to herbal and everything in between. I’ve even turned my morning tea making into an everyday mindfulness practice! To make sure everyone enjoys their tea to the utmost, I wanted to write this guide on how to properly steep your tea. Tea is such...
Holiday Sweets and Treats (That Aren't Cookies!)
While I love holiday cookies, this year I'm giving you some options that are not cookies, but are just as delicious and just a little more special. This is perfect for you if you're looking for no-bake easy options, or for something that will look really impressive on your table. The holiday season is the...