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    Luleh Kebabs- Persian Ground Lamb Kebabs

Kabob Barg (Persian-Style Steak Skewers)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Simple recipe but it brings out the flavor of the meat really well. This recipe works best over charcoal or a wood fire. MORE»

Recipe #303814

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Grilled Lamb Koft Kebabs or Panini With Pistachios and Spicy Sal

Posted by Chef #549351  

This recipe I first found on Foodnetwork.com and misplaced it and today came across it in the The Province Newspaper. I love trying new recipes and this was a good recipe for lamb. Sumac is a reddish spice from Middle East that is slightly sour ,... MORE»

Recipe #300224

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Couccous Curry

Posted by larry #2  

This recipe is really a good main dish,kinda exotic it came from Cooking Light Magazine MORE»

Recipe #300194

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Naan-Berenji

Posted by Molly53  

A delicately flavored cookie from Iran posted in response to a recipe request. MORE»

Recipe #299222

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Persian / Iranian Maahi Kabab - Fish

(1 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a lovely Persian fish dish. Serve it with Sabzi Polow for a traditional meal. You can use a little sumac or tamarind in place of the pomegranate powder. MORE»

Recipe #298652

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Persian / Iranian Ghalieh Esfanaaj

Posted by Um Safia  

This is a delicious Persian recipe for meatballs with lentils, split peas & black eyed beans. If you don't have Kashk you can use sour cream, also you can use sumac or a little tamarind paste / powder in place of the pomegranate powder or just... MORE»

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Persian Noodle and Bean Soup-- Aash-E Reshteh

Posted by wklee  

This thick soup of herbs, greens, legumes, grains, and noodles is cooked in a fried onion based liquid. It is customarily served as a starter before the actual meal is served. To serve, the soup is topped with creamy whey (kashk), fried onions... MORE»

Recipe #298125

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Bobbak's Persian Cookoo

Posted by Jaël P.  

My Iranian friend, Bob, shared this kid-friendly recipe with us when he had our family over for supper recently. The boys loved it. MORE»

Recipe #296330

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Persian-Flavored Wild Rice Salad

Posted by Sass Smith  

This is a recipe of my own, using flavor combinations from Iran and west-central Asia (not flavored with actual Persians, as the title might seem to suggest). Pomegranate syrup is available in Middle Eastern stores; there is also a product sold by... MORE»

Recipe #293356

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Hoda's Cucumber-Yogurt With Dill

(1 reviews) Posted by mliss29  

I asked my friend Hoda what this dish is called and she told me in Persian. I said, "what does that mean?" "Cucumbers and Yogurt." Well, okay. MORE»

Recipe #292585

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Stunning Javaher Polow - Persian Jewelled Rice

Posted by Um Safia  

Javaher Polow is one of the most famous Persian dishes in the world. It is absolutely stunning to look at - so much so that you might even feel a bit guilty eating it! There are a few stages to making this rice but honestly it isn't difficult... MORE»

Recipe #290475

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Nan-E Gerdui - Traditional Persian Walnut Cookies

Posted by Um Safia  

This really is a Persian classic & is easy to make. This recipe comes from the book New Food of Life by famous Iranian cook & bestselling author Najmieh Batmanglij. MORE»

Recipe #290180

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Classic Arabian Kabsa Spice Mix from the Spice Route

Posted by French Tart  

This is just one variation of the classic Arabian spice mix which is used in the ancient Saudi Arabian dish called Al Kabsa or Al Kabsah; a chicken and rice dish which is fragrant and lightly spiced - and is thought to originate from the nomadic... MORE»

Recipe #290159

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Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice

Posted by French Tart  

This classic Arabian dish is Saudi Arabian in origin, and is believed to originate from the nomadic Bedouin tribes centuries ago. Arabic cuisine has its roots in tent cookery. Nomadic tribes could use only transportable foods such as rice and... MORE»

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Iranian Wash-Day Stew

(1 reviews) Posted by mliss29  

This recipe came from one of the Fix It and Forget It cookbooks. I don't drain the cans of beans and I omit the water. It works for me. I also don't peel the tomato. MORE»

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Barbari Bread - Nan-E Barbari

Posted by Molly53  

Barbari bread is a Middle Eastern flat-bread, about 1-1 1/2" thick and either round or oval. From an online site. MORE»

Recipe #286638

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Adas Polo

Posted by maryannatwork  

or Lentil Pilau, a Persian recipe from "Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Marks. (I included soaking time in 'passive cooking time'.) MORE»

Recipe #284645

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Easy Green Bean Tomato & Rice

Posted by Chef #751431  

Easy one pot version of Iranian Loobia Polo MORE»

Recipe #284005

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Mulligatawnski

Posted by zepharum  

Southern Indian soup with curried chicken, apples, and rice. This was a recipe a friend gave me and I decided to post it here so that I wouldn't lose it. It sounds fantastic but I haven't tried it yet. MORE»

Recipe #280781

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Honey and Cream - Iranian Breakfast

Posted by Sackville  

In early 2008 we spent a few days in the northwest Iranian city of Tabriz. We wanted to go to Tehran but all the roads were closed by snow so instead we got to know Tabriz. One of our favourite routines became going for breakfast at tiny... MORE»

Recipe #277556

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TOPIC: Sexy Aprons?

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From: scancan

On Wednesday, April 09, 2008

quote Hi Everyone,
I am the mother of a baby and also spend alot of time in the kitchen so between the drooling and grease I really could use a really elegant/sexy (but not overtly so) apron that I can wear when I'm dressed up for holidays and company. I checked out Kitschnglam and Surlatable but... quote

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Review From: Chef #646894  

On May 12, 2008

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RECIPE: Persian / Iranian Maahi Kabab - Fish

This is a wonderful marinade. I changed around the instructions. I added red, yellow, green bell peppers and zucchini and made kabobs (broiled the skewers instead of grilling them). We had it with basmasti rice and raita. IT WAS AMAZING.

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Review From: Elmotoo  

On May 8, 2008

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RECIPE: Iranian Potato Salad

Umm....I didn't actually eat this. I made it & left it in the fridge. When I came home it was gone but everyone said it was awesome! Made for NA*ME Dish of the Week.

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Review From: Um Safia  

On May 8, 2008

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RECIPE: Iranian Potato Salad

Made & reviewed for The Dish of The Week in the NA*ME Forum! The whole family LOVED this salad. I especially am a big fan of all kinds of potato salad so I was really looking forward to trying this & ut didn't dissappoint! I was a little unsure...

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