When it's quince season, I get my hands on as much quince as possible and make this cardamom quince jam. You may not have cooked with quince before, but it's so worth it to make this recipe. It is delicious on top of toast with feta cheese. The sweet, lightly spiced richness of the jam...
Recipes
With a focus on internationally-inspired plant-centered recipes, Proportional Plate offers a delicious collection of fantastic recipes for every occasion.
Whether you need a recipe for a tempting appetizer, a quick and easy main meal, a sweet treat or anything in between, Proportional Plate has the perfect recipe that’s easy to make and delicious to eat.
Easy Apple Strudel
This winning dessert is my grandma's recipe for the perfect apple strudel! It's a delicious, tart pastry that makes a stellar dessert along with a huge dollop of vanilla date ice cream. And it's super easy to make – it uses pre-made phyllo dough and a small number of ingredients. Why this Recipe Works Nothing...
Matcha Shortbread Cookies Dipped in Dark Chocolate
Combining matcha, shortbread, and rich dark chocolate is a match made in heaven. That's why I have taken my classic buttery shortbread recipe and created this decadent matcha chocolate version! These cookies look gorgeous and taste even better, perfect for boxing up and give to friends and loved ones. I recently baked a MASSIVE batch...
Koufteh (Persian Meat & Rice Dumpling Soup)
My mom makes Koufteh every other week - sometimes like this, and sometimes in a tomato sauce. If we make it this often, you know it's an absolute winner of a recipe. Both versions are delicious, but this one is my favorite. The blend of simple flavors in the broth is comforting, aromatic, and just...
Holishkes – Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
This is not your average holishke recipe, this one is very special. Just in time for Simchat Torah, Holishkes are enjoyed during the holiday that celebrates Torah scrolls... with little stuffed cabbage sc-rolls to represent them. This is the version we make at home. I use one of my favorite Persian stew bases and delicious...
Easy Homemade Oat Milk & Oat Milk FAQs
Oat milk is a non-dairy liquid made from steel cut oats and water that is inexpensive, simple to make, and is a delicious milk substitute. Read on to find out all you need to know about oat milk and try my quick and easy homemade oat milk recipe. You can also make it with rolled oats....
Lavender Shortbread Cookies Dipped in Matcha
Shortbread cookies have a classic, rich, buttery flavor that makes me feel good every time I have one. This recipe takes the classic cookie and infuses calming lavender into the dough. Then, it's dipped in velvety smooth matcha white chocolate. The flavors together are next-level. I made a HUGE batch of these earlier this year...
Ultimate Sekanjabin Recipe Guide – 9 Flavors, Served 12 Ways
Cooling down in the summer calls for a sweet iced drink, and nothing does the job better than a glass of Sekanjabin. Sekanjabin is a type of sharbat - both are popular Persian iced drinks. Sharbat are sweet syrups, and sekanjabin are sweet and sour vinegar-syrups. Both are served cold over ice, and diluted with...
Faloodeh - Persian Rose & Lime Granita (Classic & Popsicles)
Faloodeh is a granita-style frozen dessert that is a Persian classic. It's flavored with rose and lime, and includes the texture of thin, vermicelli rice noodles. In this post I'll show you how to make a classic faloodeh, and how to turn them into popsicles! In Iran, faloodeh is sold in ice cream shops along...
Persian Kabob Barg with American Lamb
Kabob Barg is one of those amazing dishes that honors traditional Persian cooking and brings me joy every time I make it. This scrumptious recipe for Lamb Kabob Barg is steeped in happy memories for me. As the weather is hotting up we're back to grilling once a week. These tasty kabobs will be a...