Author: Margaret Shakibaie
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Chicken with Orange
This Persian-style chicken with orange is a bright, gently sweet and savoury dish that makes a lovely change from our usual family stews. The citrus gives the chicken a fresh…
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Lamb Stew with okra – Khoresht Baamieh
Khoresht Baamieh is a comforting Persian lamb and okra stew with a rich tomato base and the gentle sourness that makes a good khoresh so satisfying. It is an easy…
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Khoresht Bademjan – Lamb Stew with Eggplant
Khoresht Bademjan – Lamb Stew with Eggplant A delicious tomato based lamb stew with eggplant. Great served with either rice or bread. This was one of the first Persian dishes…
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Ghormeh Sabzi Khoresh – Persian Lamb & Herbs Stew
Koresh Ghormeh Sabzi, a Persian herb stew, must be the most well known Persian dish, and is well known for its delightful smell. Many times I’ve had guests for dinner…
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Iced Coffee – Cafe Glace
Iced Coffee – Cafe Glace Description Although this delicious Cafe Glace is initially imported from France, it is considered to be as much a part of the Persian Culture as…
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Lemon/Lime Syrup – Sharbat-e Limoo
Sharbat-e Limoo is a refreshing Persian lemon and lime syrup that is lovely served over ice on a hot afternoon. Make the syrup ahead, keep it chilled and dilute it…
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Yogurt Drink – Doogh
Doogh, a Persian yogurt drink, is very refreshing, and a must with any Persian Kebab. It is surprisingly easy to make, and even more so if you have a Soda…
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Stretchy Ice Cream – Bastani
This Ice Cream is very quick and easy to make. The use of salep adds elasticity and results in a marsh mallow like appearance.
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Gaz – Pistachios Nougat
Gaz is a traditional Persian nougat filled with pistachios and scented with rosewater. It is a special sweet with a soft, chewy texture, lovely for celebrations, gifts or serving in…
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Cinnamon and Almond Pastry Twists
These cinnamon and almond pastry twists are crisp, fragrant and very easy to share. The nutty filling and warm spice give a Persian touch to a simple pastry that is…
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Moist Date Cake
A wonderful moist date cake. This is a firm favourite and I often am asked for this recipe. I soak the dates in coffee to add that extra moistness and…
