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...
Meat Recipes
Meat is a versatile and flavorful addition to many dishes as well as a show-stopping centerpiece in its own right.
With this variety of essential recipes, you can learn to make staple dishes such as Red Wine & Honey Braised Beef Stew, or inject some serious flavor with the Sweet & Tangy Steak Tacos. For a perfect prepare-ahead dish, try the Korean Style Beef Ribs.
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...
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...
Quick & Easy Steak Taco Recipe
Get ready for some amazing steak tacos with this recipe... it's got just the right amount of kick and sweetness in the incredible marinade. Taco night just got an upgrade! Plus, I'm showing you how to grill them, pan fry them, AND broil them. Why You Should Make this Recipe There are three things that...
Kotlet
Kotlet are delicious meat patties, the Persian version of meat cutlets. You'll find variations in the spices used depending on which part of Iran your family is from. My grandmother is Esfanhani, so this version has a good amount of cumin, and I absolutely love it! It is just as delicious cold as it is...
Beef Stew with Red Wine
If the weather’s gloomy, I’m immediately making this red wine beef stew. It uses an entire bottle of red wine, and all the magical ingredient both tenderizes the meat and flavors the stew. This stew has quickly become a favorite in our house after making it for months when we lived in France and t’s...
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...
Pomegranate Molasses Lamb
This recipe is actually a secret weapon of mine - Whenever I miss my sister, I bribe her to come over by making this Pomegranate Molasses Lamb with Romanesco Cauliflower Basil Puree. It’s a fantastic dish, and it takes next to no time to make. If you have 35 minutes to spare and want a...
Garlic & Herb Rack of Lamb
Lamb is an incredible, flavorful meat to cook and I love using it in my recipes! Lamb can seem like an intimidating meat to cook, but it doesn't have to be! People often think of it as a high-end or special occasion dish, but this version is easily accessible to make at home. This Garlic...
Ghormeh Sabzi - Beef & Herb Stew with Dried Limes
Filled with fresh herbs and dried limes, this Persian Beef Stew is something I grew up eating almost every week. The aroma this dish brings to the house is incredible and nourishing in itself, and instantly presences me to family Shabbat dinners. Noush-ie-jan! The word "sabzi" means greens, and we use large quantities of fresh...