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Ghormeh Sabzi Khoresh – Persian Lamb & Herbs Stew
Read moreKoresh Ghormeh Sabzi, a Persian herb stew, must be the most well known Persian dish, and is well known for it’s delightful smell. Many times I’ve had guests for dinner and when greeting them at the door they comment on the wafting aromas as they walked down the street. The delightful smell is from the […]
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Iced Coffee – Cafe Glace
Read moreIced 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 Tea, Adjil and Pistachios. It is enjoyed in the hot afternoons. A firm favourite
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Lemon/Lime Syrup – Sharbat-e Limoo
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Yogurt Drink – Doogh
Read moreDoogh, 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 Stream to give you soda water on demand. Any plain natural yogurt can be used for this recipe, but the thicker the yogurt, the more […]
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Lime sorbet
Read moreLime Sorbet is a light refreshing end to any meal. A great dairy free desert.
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Stretchy Ice Cream – Bastani
Read moreThis 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
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Cinnamon and Almond Pastry Twists
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Moist Date Cake
Read moreA wonderful moist date cake. This is a firm favourite and I often am asked for this recipe. I soak the dates in coffee to dd that extra moistness and interesting taste. Additional Tips For a variation, stir through 1 cup of chopped walnuts or almonds.
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Almond Cake with Cardamom
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Saffron Butter Cookies
Read moreThese saffron butter cookies are a firm favourite in our household. It is a traditional butter cookie recipe I learnt at Home Economics at High School, with the addition of powdered saffron and crushed pistachio nuts giving it a Persian twist. The trick with this recipe is to make sure that the butter and sugar […]
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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Read moreChocolate Banana Ice Cream is great way of including fruit in a yummy desert.
