Sabzi Khordan: Persian Assortment of Fresh Herbs

Sabzi khordan refers to an abundant mixture of fresh herbs and vegetables served every day alongside most main meals. The word "sabz" means green and "sabzi" means herbs/vegetables and the word "khordan" means eating. Eating greens and vegetables with almost every meal is an essential part and deep-rooted tradition in the Iranian culture. Iranian cuisine revolves around using fresh and

Khoresh Bamieh Khuzestani - Southern Iranian Okra Stew with Tamarind

This is a tangy, hot and flavorful dish made with tender okra, sour tamarind sauce, lots of garlic and hot pepper slowly simmered in lamb stew. I was born in the city of Ahwaz, Iran and I spent a large part of my childhood and youth in the southern province of Khuzestan and Maman's most delicious khoresh bamieh had been a favorite of mine ever since. I have cherished this recipe so much

Saffron Chicken (Stove-Top Method)

This is a simple, easy and delicious dish that's a favorite in our home. It 's my stove-top version of chicken kabab (joojeh kabab) which I make quite often but never thought about writing a post on it until I made them yesterday and again today! This dish may be served with rice but we also like it with some salad on the side such as salad Shirazi or a fresh green salad with lemon dressing.

Nargesi Esfenaj - Spinach with Eggs

Nargesi Esfenaj is a great vegetable dish made with spinach, sauteed onions and eggs (sunny side up) on top. Narges (Narcissus) is a name of a beautiful spring flower and also the Greek mythology about a beautiful young man who falls in love with his own reflection in the waters of a pond and he perishes there, leaving narcissus flower to grow in his place. The name Narges is a girl's name in

Kotlet: Iranian Ground Meat Patties #2

Kotlet is a super simple and super delicious Iranian ground meat patty. I can easily say that I grew up on kotlet. This was one of my mother's specialties and signature dishes that was made in the shape and as large as the palms of her hands. They were soft and tender inside and golden brown and crispy on the outside.

On one of our summer travels en route to Tehran, we visited one of my

Kookoo Loobia Sabz - Green Beans Kookoo

Green beans (loobia sabz) makes a great side for most meat and chicken dishes and may also be served as a light and healthy vegetarian dinner. There are other popular and tasty Iranian dishes made with green beans such as, Rice with Green Beans (Loobia Polow) or Chicken with Green Beans (Khorake Morgh) which both are a favorite of mine. I may sound like a broken record but I love all