Gluten-free

Gluten-free includes low carb and keto-friendly recipes but also many with basmati rice, potatoes, beans, etc.

Borani of beetrootBorani of beetroot

Borani of beetroot

“Borani” in Persian cuisine means a side dish made of Yogurt + “a type of vegetable”. Here we have beetroot…

Squash and lentils dipSquash and lentils dip

Squash and lentils dip

This can be a main course or a starter dish. A simple and easy to cook recipe which is perfect…

Koofteh baghali, fava bean meatballs with dillKoofteh baghali, fava bean meatballs with dill

Koofteh baghali, fava bean meatballs with dill

This recipe comes from central Iran specially the Isfahan region. My grandmother was from Zavareh, e small town in the…

Adasi, vegetarian lentils soupAdasi, vegetarian lentils soup

Adasi, vegetarian lentils soup

Adas means lentils in Persian and Adasi is a lentils soup that people have for breakfast. It is an easy…

Sholezard, Persian rice pudding with saffronSholezard, Persian rice pudding with saffron

Sholezard, Persian rice pudding with saffron

Sholezard has two main ingredients: rice & saffron. No Basmati rice for this recipe. Because it should release starch during…

Roasted peppers with tomatoes and olivesRoasted peppers with tomatoes and olives

Roasted peppers with tomatoes and olives

It's a rustic recipe from Mediterranean cuisine. The Sicilian version is with anchovies and breadcrumbs, in this recipe we used…

Easy Grilled Chicken Breast with SaffronEasy Grilled Chicken Breast with Saffron

Easy Grilled Chicken Breast with Saffron

This recipe was inspired by Persian Jujeh Kebab, which has a few ingredients. It's important to have a good quality…

Eggplant Parmesan no fryingEggplant Parmesan no frying

Eggplant Parmesan no frying

Eggplant/aubergine parmesan (Parmigiana di melanzane) is one of the classics of Italian cuisine, which has many variations from north to…

Sour kebab – Kabab torshSour kebab – Kabab torsh

Sour kebab – Kabab torsh

Sour kebab (or Kabab Torsh) is a Persian recipe, it is a typical kebab from north Iran and every time…

Green beans rice – Lubia poloGreen beans rice – Lubia polo

Green beans rice – Lubia polo

Lubia polo is a mix of green beans stew layered with white rice. We cook the stew and rice separately…