Ever since I was a child, the mention of Noon Khamei (Persian cream puffs) has always made my mouth water. This classic pastry is deeply loved across Iran for its light, airy texture and rich cream filling. Noon Khamei (also…
Pachini is a popular Persian-style chicken dish made from chicken wings or shoulders. This dish is prepared all over the world with different shapes and marinades. The Iranian model of Pacini is made from chicken shoulder and wings with various spices, such…
The name Sir Torshi(pickled garlic) reminds me of cold winter days and delicious food. We always ate my mother’s well-established and excellent pickled garlic on Friday afternoons with delicious broth. A great and magical combination that you will not find…
Lavashak, or Persian fruit leather, is a traditional sour-sweet snack made from cooked and dried fruit puree. In this recipe, you’ll learn how to make homemade lavashak with plums, how to dry it properly, and how to store it so…
When summer comes, we all look for a natural drink that we can easily make at home to quench our thirst. Tokhme sharbati syrup(Basil Seeds) is one of the familiar summer syrups for Iranians. Maybe we once ate tokhm sharbati…
Khakshir syrup is a refreshing drink made from khakshir seeds mixed with ice, water, sugar, and sometimes saffron. During my childhood, one of the drinks my mother often prepared on hot summer days to help us cool down was khakshir…
Pashmak is a traditional Persian sweet made by repeatedly pulling and stretching a cooked sugar mixture until it forms delicate, hair‑like strands. Pashmak, often called Persian cotton candy or Persian fairy floss, is a traditional Iranian sweet known for its…
Sangak bread is one of the most traditional Persian flatbreads, known for its thin shape, slightly chewy texture, and the unique marks left by hot stones during baking. In Iran, sangak is often served warm with breakfast, kebabs, or simple…
Kaleh pacheh is one of the most traditional Persian breakfast dishes, usually made with sheep head and feet, slowly cooked until tender. It is a rich, heavy, and deeply cultural dish in Iran, often served early in the morning with…
Persian pizza, also known as Iranian-style pizza, is different from classic Italian pizza. It usually has a thicker crust, a generous amount of cheese, sausage or deli meat, mushrooms, bell peppers, and a soft, loaded texture. This is the style…
