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Green ice cream scoops.

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Torshi Seer – Persian Fermented Garlic

Four dishes with different stews, two red, one green, and one brown.

5 Flavorful Persian Stew Recipes

One cut open stuffed grape leaf on a stack of stuffed grape leaves.

Dolmas (Dolmeh) – Stuffed Grape Leaves

Small pedestal glass with off-white bubbly liquid and a cornichon garnish.

2-Ingredient Pickle Spritz Mocktail

Small glass jars filled with red fig jam.

Cardamom Fig Jam

A jar of honey next to green cardamom pods and an apple.

Saffron Cardamom Infused Honey

Orange rice studded with green beans on a white platter.

Lubia Polo – Persian Green Bean and Tomato Rice

Yogurt dip on a platter of raw veggies.

4 Ingredient Mast o Khiar – Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip

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Quartered cooked and browned chicken on a black platter.

RECENTLY REVIEWED

Chicken in Dried Fruit & Red Wine

“This was fantastic! … Divine. Definitely will make anytime i have leftover wine.” – Kathy

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YOM KIPPUR RECIPES

Challah Bread: Round & 4-Strand

Khoresh e Beh (Persian Quince & Plum Stew)

Sliced brisket on a serving plate with chopped vegetables.

Braised Brisket in Red Wine & Honey

Whole Roasted Chicken with Dried Fruit and Wine

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Meet Candice

Welcome to my blog! Here, I share the Persian and Jewish dishes passed down from generation to generation in my family and that I’ve been cooking my entire life. It brings me joy to share the flavors and recipes from my culture. Enjoy, and noushijan!

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BROWSE RECIPES

Green stew in a white pot.

Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Herb & Beef Stew with Dried Limes

Meat kabobs on a plate with tomatoes and rice.

Koobideh (Persian Ground Beef Kabob)

Large platter of cucumber tomato salad with gold utensils.

Persian Shirazi Salad

Two glasses of tea on a wood table.

How to Brew Persian Tea

Scoops of yellow ice cream with rose petals.

Bastani (Persian Saffron Rose Ice Cream)

Khoresh e Beh (Persian Quince & Plum Stew)

4-Ingredient Steamed Persian Rice (with or without Saffron)

Gondi (Persian Chickpea Dumpling Stew with Chicken)

Rose bud ice cubes in a cocktail glass with a pink sugar rim.

Sharbat Golab (Persian Rose Drink)

Side view of a mix of diced chicken, potatoes, peas, eggs and pickles on a white plate.

Persian Salad Olivieh – Chicken and Potato Salad

Rice pilaf on a white oval platter with gold serving utensils.

Zereshk Polo – Persian Barberry Rice

Crispy yellow rice tahdig on a white plate.

4-Ingredient Tahdig (Persian Crispy Rice)

Three bowls of matzo ball soup.

Matzo Ball Soup

Potato latkes on a platter surrounding a bowl of applesauce.

The Ultimate Crispy Latke Recipe

Challah Bread: Round & 4-Strand

Three cabbage rolls on an oval plate.

Holishkes – Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Baked noodle casserole with cinnamon topping in a cast iron pan.

Cast-Iron Noodle Kugel

Bean soup in a pot with potatoes.

Vegetarian Cholent

Triangle cookies in a pattern.

Hamantaschen & 3 Unique Fillings

Shredded meat on a black cutting board.

Slow Cooker Passover Brisket Recipe

Top view of triangular dumplings in chicken broth with fresh herbs.

Traditional Kreplach

Top view of six potato knishes on an oval plate.

Potato Knishes

Shredded potato in a cast iron pan.

Cast-Iron Potato Kugel

Stack of chocolate filled doughnuts.

Nutella Sufganiyot

Close up of a matcha latte in a class with purple foam on top.

Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

Close up of a bite of creme brulee on a spoon.

Earl Grey Crème Brûlée

Green rice crispy treats in a baking dish.

Matcha Rice Krispy Treats

Hojicha Gelato

Stack of chocolate chip cookies.

Matcha Chip Cookies

Green ice cream scoops.

Not Too Sweet Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

Glass of tea next to lemon and purple flowers.

Gol Gav Zaban (Borage Tea)

London Fog Gelato Ice Cream

Ombre iced latte fading from green at the top to a light brown at the bottom with a black background.

Iced Chai Latte with Matcha Cold Foam (Starbucks Copycat)

London Fog Latte with Lavender

Persian Tea Eggs

Green milkshake with a whipped cream topping sprinkled with green powder, and red and white striped straw.

Matcha Milkshake

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