This hearty Persian stew is a year-round staple in our household. It’s delicious, healthy, easy to make, and freezes well – what more can you ask for?!
Caramelized Salmon
The combination of sweet, caramelized crust and tender flaky salmon is simply sublime. This method of preparing salmon is so simple and comes out wonderfully every. single. time. Everyone that I’ve made this for has asked for the recipe!
Persian Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Spread (Mirza Ghasemi)
Those who frequent Persian restaurants will recognize this particular dish as a beloved menu staple that is often served as an appetizer. Eggplants, garlic, and tomatoes are a magical combination, and so many cultures have dishes centered around these three ingredients. I highly recommend you give this one a try!
Crispy Saffron Rice and Chicken Casserole (Tahchin)
Tahchin is best summed up as Persian comfort food: a crispy saffron and chicken rice casserole that is deceivingly simple in its range of flavors, but impressive in presentation. As such, this dish can be enjoyed both as a family night dinner or be dressed up a bit to play a starring role at a dinner party.
Perfectly Fluffy, Customizable Pancakes
The only pancake recipe you’ll ever need! After years of trying various pancake recipes, I was ready for just one foolproof recipe in which I could easily swap add-ins (blueberries, chocolate chips, sprinkles, etc.) and know it was going to turn out just right! My hope is that this recipe serves that purpose for you too.
Saffron Mint Chicken
This recipe is the first I ever created, and is often on repeat in our house as it is now one of my husband’s favorite ways to have chicken! The combination of saffron and mint makes for a unique and refreshing Persian-inspired flavor combination. This chicken reheats well for several days, and I always make extra to use with salads, wraps, or sandwiches later in the week.
Sautéed Spinach (Bhaji)
This simple sautéed spinach recipe makes for a quick and delicious side dish. In the Caribbean, it’s traditionally eaten as a side dish with dahl and rice/bread, but I’d recommend it as a side for almost any meal — especially if you’re not in the mood for a salad!
Yellow Split Pea Soup / Caribbean-style Dahl
Dahl is a highly nutritious staple that is typically enjoyed with rice or bread. There are hundreds of versions across India and the Middle East, with each region having its own variant(s). The one shared here was brought by East Indian immigrants to the Caribbean and has evolved over the years into a distinctive Caribbean-style variant.
Cabbage Rice / Kalam Polo (vegetarian)
This traditional Shirazi (a region of Iran) dish gets a simplified vegetarian remake that makes it accessible for chefs of any level! The best part? It tastes as just as good as the original! This healthy and delicious rice can be a meal on its own, or can be used as a side along your protein of choice.