Let me disclaim: I am an American self-taught home cook (not an old Persian lady) and this is my quick version of a tasty khoresh. What is Khoresh, you ask? Khoresh is the Persian equivalent to a French braise. Persian cooking is complex, typically with a lot of exotic ingredients, but I’ve found Khoresh Karafs to …
This is my new favorite summer grilling recipe. These kebabs are SO GOOD they will even impress a Persian father-in-law (and I would hazard a guess that he’s eaten a few kebabs in his day)! I made a happy mistake and let the chicken marinate for two solid days in the fridge. Seriously, the two-day marinate is the …
People go crazy over my hummus. The reason? I’m a stickler for texture, and velvety smooth is definitely the right choice! I used to not even like hummus (again, it’s textural for me), until that life-changing day The Hubs ordered it while having lunch at Café Rakka in Hendersonville. Café Rakka’s hummus is so smooth, so creamy, …
Successful Persian rice deserves a lovely Khoresht ladled over it. The farmer’s markets are bursting with local tomatoes and green beans, so it is only natural to choose the Khoresht lubia sabz, or Persian green bean stew. This stew is hearty, with warm spices and a good amount of snap from fresh green beans. Choose …
I cannot believe it, for the first time ever I made acceptable Persian rice for The Hubs! Persian rice ain’t easy, it’s high-pressure, time-consuming, and must be carefully monitored. This recipe is The Hubs’ own personal method, formed through many trials and errors. Disclaimer to Persian people: This is a low-fat, speedy recipe, as no …
We hosted supper club last night and cooked a Persian feast! (Note: The Hub’s family probably would have thought what we made was just a warm up to the feast, because the last Persian dinner I ate at Auntie F’s house consisted of 5 different proteins!!!) Although we only served 2 proteins last night, I’d …
Nothing says “Happy Easter/Passover/NoRooz” like a lovely leg of lamb. This was my first attempt EVER at lamb leg and I have to say, I impressed even myself, if not several of the neighbors. The roasted meaty smell wafting down the shared hallway was intoxicating. Astoundingly easy to prepare, then pop in the oven for …
