This bright and colorful Shirazi salad takes uber-fresh ingredients like Persian cucumbers and Roma tomatoes and pairs them with parsley, and lemon to create a crisp, light salad. I'm a huge fan of no-greens salads, especially when they're dressed in a quick and easy dressing like olive oil and citrus. This Salad-e Shirazi is a...
Sangak
Sangak is a whole-wheat sourdough flatbread that is considered Iran’s national bread. While normally baked at 600-700 degrees Fahrenheit, this recipe has been created to be able to make it in your home oven. The name gives a clue as to how it is made: 'sang' means pebble while 'sangak' is a Farsi word that...
Matcha Banana Nice Cream
This Matcha Banana Nice Cream is a cold, creamy, sweet option that tastes like ice cream but is twice as nice! Plus, it's ready in just 5 minutes. It's infused with delicate flavors of matcha and banana, and it works with any kind of sweetener or non-dairy milk that you like, so choose your own...
Matcha Lemonade
Lemonade is a refreshing summer favorite, and this matcha twist takes it to a whole new level. Move over Arnold Palmer, there’s a new iced tea lemonade in town! Matcha lemonade is the best friend of hot afternoons in your garden, days at the beach, and the perfect evening refreshment while dining al fresco. It...
Cauliflower Scallops
The one time I ate scallops, I couldn't help thinking wow, these taste like cooked cauliflower stalks, plus the texture and flavor are so similar! And so this recipe was born – cauliflower scallops. This is the vegan version of your go-to restaurant indulgence. Why this Recipe Works Cauliflower stalks make an excellent dupe for...
Vegetarian Cholent
If you want to enjoy a hearty bowl of cholent without the meat, this Vegetarian Cholent is the answer. Cholent is a savory, slow-cooked Jewish meal invented because cooking is not allowed on Shabbat. The solution was to prepare this dish the night before and slowly simmer it overnight so you can enjoy a warm...
Coconut Macaroons
A delectable dessert and Passover classic, you'll find yourself making these coconut macaroons more than just one week a year. They have that iconic golden outside and soft and chewy texture inside with a delightfully sweet coconut flavor. Plus, I'm showing you how to add a chocolate or matcha drizzle to take your macaroons to...
Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
Put aside your usual can of sweetened condensed milk and make your own sweet creamy condensed coconut milk goodness at home! Sweetened condensed milk is used in so many recipes from fudge to coconut macaroons for Passover, and is a great sweetener to add to your matcha lattes and bubble teas. This recipe works with...
Matcha Latte Ice Cubes
If you drink iced matcha lattes, you may (like me) not be a fan of the watering down that happens from using regular ice cubes. Well, here is the solution – matcha latte ice cubes! Ingredients The goal of this recipe is to mimic the same combination of ingredients you are using in your matcha...
Cast-Iron Noodle Kugel
As delicious baked puddings go, noodle kugel is a top contender for the most delicious. It's a sweet pudding/casserole with egg noodles, cream cheese, sugar, and apples. It's rich with a soft creamy texture on the inside and crispy outside. I make mine in a cast iron pan and that incredible crispiness comes out perfect...