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Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies and Milk, originally uploaded by coffeejitters. Tonight I was in need of cookies. Desperate need of cookies. Not just any cookies, I needed chocolate chip cookies. But then I wanted something a little less ordinary too… I rummaged through the pantry and pulled together…

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Persian Recipe: Saffron Brownie (halveh)

Syrup 1 cup water 1 tsp ground saffron dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup rose water 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp ground cardamom Dough 2 cups all purpose flour 4 tbsp unsalted pistashios for garnish 1 1/2 cups ghee make syrup: bring the…

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Persian Recipe: Lamb Kababs

* 1 lb lean lamb, cut into 2″ cubes* 10 cherry tomatoes Marinade 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp ground saffron threads dissolved in 2 Tbsp hot water 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp black pepper 1 large onion, sliced 2 tsp salt Baste…

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Persian Recipe: Dill & Fava Polow

3 Cups basmati rice 2 lbs fresh favas, shelled and skinned 2 Tbsp plain yogurt 1 tsp saffron threads, ground and dissolved in 4 Tbsp hot water 5 1/2 Cups coarsly chopped fresh dill 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp tumeric…

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Persian Recipe: Basmati Rice

Yes. A recipe for making rice. It sounds easy, but many people have difficulty getting it to come out right if they are making anything other than that icky instant stuff. The instructions include washing the rice, and that can’t be emphasized enough. Basmati rice…

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Persian Recipe: Pistachio Soup

I cup unsalted, blanched pistachios 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 6 cups chicken stock Kosher sald and pepper to taste 1/4 cup whole pistachios, blanched for garnish 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, chopped 2 Tbsp rice flour 2 Tbsp lime juice 1/4…

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Persian Recipe: Advieh Powder

Advieh powder is a seasoning mix used in some recipes for Persian food, including this recipe for stuffed peppers. PrintPersian Recipe: Advieh Powder Ingredients2 Tbsp dried rose petals 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp ground cardamom 1 Tbsp ground CuminInstructionsMix ingredients thoroughly and store in…

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Persian Recipe: Stuffed Peppers

Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the peppers 1/2 ” from the stems and set tops aside. Remove the seeds and ribs. Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the peppers and tops for about 5 minutes. Drain and shock the peppers in ice water to stop the cooking. Set aside.

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Persian Recipe: Eggplant Khoresh

PrintEggplant Khoresh Ingredients5 Tblsp. Ghee 2 cloves Garlic 1 lb. Chicken Breast sliced 1/2 tsp. saffron threads – ground and disolved in 4 Tblsp. hot water 3 Cups fresh or pureed tomatoes 1 Cup unripe grapes or 4 Tblsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp. Tumeric 3…

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Persian Recipe: Cheese and Walnut Spread

PrintCheese & Walnut Spread Ingredients1/4 lb. Feta cheese 1/4 Cup Scallions 1/4 Tarragon leaves 1 clove Garlic 1 tsp kosher Salt 2 Cups Walnuts 1/4 Cup Basil leaves 1/4 Cup mint leaves 1 Tbsp. Lime juice (or more, to taste) 1/4 Cup Olive oilInstructionsPuree: place…