Sweet/Sour Mint Syrup (Sekanjabin سکنجبین)

During  the Summer time in Iran to avoid of heat of summer, housewives make and bottle different types of syrups (Sharbat)by cooking fruits or flowers and herbs in dissolved sugar/honey syrup and store it for warm days and when we are gathering in family members , friends and guests group, we serve it. One of

Mint-Vinegar Syrup (Sekanjebin)

During  the Summer time in Iran to avoid of heat of summer, housewives make and bottle different types of syrups (Sharbatشربت by cooking fruits or flowers and herbs in dissolved sugar/honey water. Then, we store them and when we are gathering in family members , friends and guests group, we serve it. One of the

Persian Zucchini Stew خورش کدو سبز

Green zucchini/courgette stew  is a classic- colourful and flavourful Persian stew ( khoresht). Zucchini is called kadoo کدو in Farsi language. If you think courgette is boring, you have to try this recipe. It’s cooked in a lemony-tomato sauce along with beautiful spices such as Persian saffron, turmeric, ….You might use either beef/lamb or chicken

Khoresh Kadoo- Persian Zucchini Stew

Green zucchini/courgette stew  خورش کدو is a classic- colourful and flavourful Persian stew ( khoresht). Zucchini is called kadoo in Farsi language. If you think courgettes were boring, you have to try this recipe. It’s cooked in a lemony-tomato sauce along with beautiful spices such as Persian saffron, turmeric, ….You might use either beef/lamb or

Nazook pastry (Armenian Bread) طرز تهیه شیرینی نازک ارمنی

Gata گاتا / Nazouk or nazook is one of the oldest Armenian pastry and heavenly delicious. . Armenian population in Iran make this yummy pastry and it is very popular in Iran. We can get it easily from confectioneries or bakeries. Basically gata is a sweet dough filled with walnuts and spiced crumb. It is

Armenian Gata With Walnuts Recipe

This lovely sweets are so good and delicious. Armenian population in Iran make it and it is very popular between all nation. We can get it easily form confectioneries or bakeries. Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups plain flour 1 cup icing sugar ½ tsp nutmeg powder ½ tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp cinnamon