Baghali Polow is a Persian Dill Rice made with fava beans, broad beans, or lima beans. My grandma taught me to make this recipe with frozen lima beans and dried dill. This makes it easy to make all year long, and the dried dill packs a ton more flavor than fresh. Why this Recipe Works...
Recipes with Grains
Grains are an important staple of any diet, and can be easily incorporated into a plethora of dishes. Be inventive with these tried-and-tested recipes for full-flavored Mahi-Mahi Paella, classic Mushroom & Pea Risotto, or use your left-over rice for a great Fried Rice Loaded with Peas.
Dolmeh Felfel | Persian Stuffed Peppers
Dishes with stuffed vegetables are called "dolma" and are categorized two ways: served warm as a meal, or served cold as a second course or appetizer. This recipe for dolmeh felfel is meant to be served warm as a meal, but the leftovers make for a great, cold lunch the next day. Why this Recipe...
Mushroom & Pea Risotto with Sake & Sansho
This risotto has a special place in my heart - it takes me back to when we were living in France for 2 months - we found a $3 bottle of white Bordeaux that really elevated a risotto we had been making for years. So, we went crazy and added more wine… we must have...
Persian Steamed Rice - Saffron Optional
First boiled until al dente, then steamed... This rice is the traditional way to cook Persian rice and is served with all my favorite Persian stews. Boiled, then Steamed To make this rice, you will need the following ingredients: rice, salt, oil, and water. If you would like to take this rice to the next...
15-Minute Fried Rice with Peas
Have some leftover rice? This is my favorite way to repurpose some old rice into something even more delicious in 15 minutes. This easy fried rice recipe is simple to whip up for a weeknight meal, and you can experiment by adding any ingredients you need to use up! What Type of Rice is Used...
Mahi-Mahi Paella
I've tried so many paella recipes and they all have one thing in common...not enough flavor! I have created the perfect paella recipe packed with flavor and it's what you should make for dinner tonight. I've tried so many paella recipes and they all have one thing in common...not enough flavor! I have created the...