Tas kebab is a Persian beef/lamb and vegetables stew. Traditionally it’s made with lamb but you can make it with beef, or veal too. In some different versions you may add eggplants and quince too. Tas kebab is a hearty and tasty stew with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions, ….which is enjoyed in Iran, Greece, Turkey and the Republic of Azerbaijan. … Continue reading Tas kebab( Persian Meat & Vegetables Stew)
One of the easiest and tastiest bread you ever had. Preparing the dough does not need any yeast , baking soda or baking powder. Very easy peasy. I stuffed my bread with potato and some vegetables but you can fill it with any kind of meat or herbs and vegetables. The most important point is to make a good dough and then you can go … Continue reading Potato stuffed bread (Naan shekampour)
Shiraz is an ancient city in SW of Iran. Shiraz is known as the city of literature, flowers, wine, gardens, nightingales and poets. This beautiful city is a one of the important tourism centres in Iran. With a short driving distance from Shiraz there are ruins of some of most spectacular ancient sites such as: ancient city of Persepolis, Tomb of Cyrus the Great in … Continue reading Shirazi Rice Pilaf
Pide is delicious Turkish speciality, a kind of Turkish flatbread with a boat shape. Pide dough is very simple and easy to make. . Pide is one of the popular and comfort foods in Turkey. Pide can be made with different variety of toppings such as ground meat, cheese, sausages, eggs, … Ingredients for the dough 300 g strong white flour 14 g dried … Continue reading Pide Pizza
Pide is delicious Turkish speciality, a kind of Turkish flatbread with a boat shape. Pide dough is very simple and easy to make. . Pide is one of the popular and comfort foods in Turkey. Pide can be made with different variety of toppings such as ground meat, cheese, sausages, eggs, … Ingredients for the dough 300 g strong white flour 14 g dried yeast … Continue reading Turkish Pide pizza
For the first time when I saw deep dish pizza , I just amazed, it was totally different from regular pizza. What a super delicious and I just love it. Oh by the way I know deep dish pizza has different dough that is combination of all purpose flour with cornmeal and I cooked with this dough, but then I told myself lets try with … Continue reading Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
One of classic stews from Iran is called carrot prunes stew that comes originally from Tabriz city an old and famous city in NW of Iran. Carrot is called Havij, and Prune is called Aloo in Farsi language. This stew is a festival of colour, flavor and beauty. Combination of lamb meat, carrots, prunes with Persian saffron, turmeric, fresh lime juice, …. just create a … Continue reading Carrot- prunes stew
Torshi/pickle is Mixed vegetables/fruits preserved in vinegar and salt. Torshi Literally means ‘sour’. Torshi is very popular in Iran, Republic Azerbaijan, Turkey and Arabic countries. Specially in Iran you can find wide variety of pickles. Nowadays, usually house wives like old days during the Autumn go to grocery and buy all fresh herbs and vegetables , bring home, clean and wash. Then start to make … Continue reading Pickled Vegetables
My mother used to make mashed potato wrap as snack for us. It was simple and tasty, a combination of spices with fried onion and mashed potato. Ingredients 300 g potatoes 1 medium onion Salt and pepper to taste ½ tsp cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric Slices of Persian Lavash bread (naan) or tortilla bread Vegetable oil How to make it Cook and mash potatoes. Fry … Continue reading Mashed potato wrap
This is an easy quick cabbage dish, full of flavour and colour. Ingredients Half of a small white cabbage, lengthwise sliced 1 large onion, thinly and lengthwise sliced 300g minced beef or lamb Small bunch of coriander, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 tbsp tomato paste 3tbsp rice, cooked ½ tsp turmeric salt and chilli flakes to taste Olive oil Method … Continue reading Cabbage Dish
