A saffron simple syrup soaked crunchy treat that is traditionally served with Persian black tea - it doesn't get better than this! I once surprised my grandma with this recipe, and she was blown away. It's hard to find good zoolbia, but this recipe is really easy and will help you make amazing zoolbia. In...
Persian Recipes
Persian cooking is packed with incomparable flavor and spices, using diverse ingredients to create an unforgettable taste.
These easy-to-follow recipes incorporate classic Persian ingredients such as saffron in Saffron Zulbia or green herbs in Ghormeh Sabzi. Definitely try the hearty and filling Gondi recipe, a Persian chickpea dumpling stew.
Persian Tea Eggs
Persian tea eggs are a Sephardic Jewish tradition I grew up with. Memories of these slow-simmered Persian tea eggs from childhood bring such joy. These eggs are incredibly easy-to-peel and the flavor & color infuse beautifully. Growing up, my mother didn't cook on Saturdays. Instead, she prepared foods that could stay on a burner for...
Cast-Iron Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken
This cast-iron pomegranate molasses roasted chicken thighs will be your new go-to weeknight chicken dinner! It's crispy, sweet, sticky, and delicious. Plus I'm sharing how to clean cast iron...something that will be easy once you learn it once! Why cook chicken in a cast iron? Cooking chicken in a cast iron gets the skin crispier...
Sour Cherry Syrup
Buy as many sour cherries as you feel like pitting, add some sugar, and you're most of the way to this delicious syrup that's perfect for pancakes, waffles, and a mocktail you'll be craving every day this summer. One batch of this sour cherry syrup will be enjoyed all month long! I love this syrup....
Gondi (Persian Chickpea Dumpling Stew with Chicken)
A Persian-Jewish Shabbat hors d'oeuvres that I love to enjoy as a hearty meal. With dumplings made from ground chicken and chickpea flour, this recipe from my mother holds a sweet spot in my heart. I hope you feel the love when you make it yourself. Chicken & Chickpea Dumplings - Step by Step with...
Persian Quince & Plum Stew - Khoresh e Beh
I grew up with this favorite recipe from my mom... and every time I make it, the smells in the kitchen remind me of home. This quince and beef stew is the most popular Persian food recipe on the blog for good reason, and sure to please everyone at the dinner table. This comfort dish...
Chicken Kabobs
My parents made this all time favorite every time we had a barbecue. My mom would line a baking sheet with pita bread for the kabobs to rest on after they cooked. I remember sneaking to the grill with my sister to grab some samples before dinner was ready because we just couldn't wait. Serve...