Author: Margaret Shakibaie

  • Fried Fish – Mahi

    Fried Fish – Mahi

    Sabzi Polo Mahi is a very traditional meal served on the Persian New Year (Naw Ruz). This fried fish traditionally accompanies the sabzi polo. But that doesn’t mean that you…

  • Grilled Chicken

    Grilled Chicken

    Yumm. Who doesn’t love grilled chicken. Served with a salad, on a sandwich or wrapped in flat pitta bread. It just tastes good. Marinating the Chicken Just add all the…

  • Mixed Grilled Vegetables

    Mixed Grilled Vegetables

    Grilled vegetables make an excellent accompaniment or vegetarian substitution for Persian Kebab. Again we have used our gas Webber making this a quick and easy meal.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Khoresht Bademjan – Lamb Stew with Eggplant

    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…

  • Ghormeh Sabzi Khoresh – Persian Lamb & Herbs Stew

    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…

  • Iced Coffee – Cafe Glace

    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…

  • 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…

  • Yogurt Drink – Doogh

    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…

  • Lime sorbet

    Lime sorbet

    Lime Sorbet is a light refreshing end to any meal. A great dairy free desert.

  • Stretchy Ice Cream – Bastani

    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.