Spinach & Ground Beef Frittata (Kookoo Esfenaaj)

Spinach and ground beef frittata/kookoo Esfenja کوکو اسفناج is a very popular frittata from Ardebil اردبیل in NW of Iran . It is a pretty thick (cake like)  rich and delicious frittata .  It is a pleasant combination of ground beef or lamb with spinach, potatoes, eggs, queen turmeric, walnuts and barberries or what we

Spinach & ground beef frittata ( کوکوی اسفناج و گوشت اردبیلی)

This is a very popular frittata from Iranian Azerbaijan ( NW of Iran) . It is a rich and delicious frittata. You could serve it either hot or cold, both are equally pretty tasty. Ingredients 200 g spinach 300 g minced beef 1 large grated onoin 4 Potatoes 7 whole eggs 3 tbsp walnuts, chopped

Persian Celery Stew (Khoresh Karafas )

Celery is called Karafs کرفس in Farsi language. This is a heavenly deliciousssss Iranian dish. I am sure among your meals, are some of them that flavour and taste develops next day, and celery stew is one of those. Basically, this dish made with celery, parsley and mint, caramelized onion… So there are some tips

Persian celery stew ( khoresh karafas)

Firstly, celery in Farsi language is called ‘ karafas’. Secondly, this is heavenly deliciousssss Persian dish. I am sure among your meals, are some of them that flavour and taste develops more better next day, and celery stew is one of those. Basically, this dish made with celery, parsley and mint, … So there are

Deep Fried Eggplants

If you are eggplant lovers, these deep fried and crispy eggplants are soooooo yummy, crunchy and could be served as a starter with ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard or sweet chilli sauce.  Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 egg white 50 g rice flour 1 tsp salt 1 tbs curry powder Oil for deep frying PreparationPeel eggplant off.

Persian cup cakes ( Cake Yazdi)

This is Persian style rosewater muffins (cup cakes). A midly cupcake, that is truly a delightful dessert. These muffins called ‘ cake Yazdi’ that takes its name after the Yazd an ancient city in central Iran. To Iranians cake Yazdi is what Madeleine cake aer to the French. Yazd is an ancient city in Iran

Baklava Rollsباقلوا

Baklava باقلوا is a kind of crunchy sweet and rich pastry made with filo pastry and filled with chopped nuts such as: almonds, walnuts, pistachio and hazelnuts and spices like, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. In Iran there is drier version of baklava as well that is cooked in diamond- shaped and flavoured with rose water.

Baklava rolls

Baklava is a kind of crunchy sweet and rich pastry made with filo pastry and filled with chopped nuts such as: almonds, walnuts, pistachio and hazelnuts and spices like, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. In Iran there is drier version of baklava as well that is cooked in diamond- shaped and flavoured with rose water. Baklava

Azari cabbage aash (Aashe kalam Azari

Azerbaijan province  is located in NW of Iran. People of this region have their own beautiful recipes. This is one of those. It is called ‘Azari cabbage aash.     Ingredients 1 cup oatmeal ½ cup cooked chickpeas 1 cup cabbage leaves, finely chopped 2 cups fresh herbs: spring onions, coriander, parsley, spinach, finely chopped

Persian style rice with pomegranate, pistachio and raisins

This is a recipe for especial night in Iranian calendar. Yalda (20th of December) is one of traditional events in Iran which marks as longest and darkest night of the year. In this special night, family members and friends gather together for dinner and it lasts until midnight. During the night we celebrate with tasty