Growing up in the Fraser Valley means that you have to learn to deal with a lot of rain. Some people can't wait for summer to come and for the rain to stop, but I'm actually the opposite. Rainy weather is my favourite kind of weather. There's just something about a rainy day that always puts me … Continue reading RECIPES: THAI RED CURRY SOUP AND LEMONGRASS GINGER SOUP
Tag: FOOD
RECIPE: GREEK ORZO SALAD
This is one of mine and Peter's favourite meals because the flavour combinations are so delicious and refreshing. I remember my Aunt would usually bring this salad to family get-togethers and I always took seconds. I had thought to make it for Peter before, but wasn't sure if he'd like the cold pasta. I was … Continue reading RECIPE: GREEK ORZO SALAD
RECIPE: PERSIAN CARROT STEW
As I sit here writing this, my rat, Scooter, is staring at me eat my oatmeal. He loves oatmeal. You may have noticed that I didn't post anything last week and that's all thanks to Scooter. Pet owners know that having animals in your home generally means that at some point you'll get hurt, hopefully unintentionally. I … Continue reading RECIPE: PERSIAN CARROT STEW
RECIPE: KHORESHE GEIMEH – SPLIT PEA, CHICKEN, AND POTATO STEW
One of my favourite things about Persian food is how the flavours are so simple yet effective. It's not like Indian food with large amounts of different spices. Instead the spices are generally only cinnamon, nutmeg, and turmeric, the kabobs being an exception. This stew, consisting of split peas, chicken, and potatoes, is very easy … Continue reading RECIPE: KHORESHE GEIMEH – SPLIT PEA, CHICKEN, AND POTATO STEW
RECIPE: BARBERRY MUFFINS
I'm not a big carb person, I would rather snack on fruit or veggies rather than have a muffin. Peter, however, loves muffins. One day he asked me if I could make him barberry muffins so I said I would try to find a recipe. Barberry muffins don't seem to exist. I decided to use … Continue reading RECIPE: BARBERRY MUFFINS
RECIPE: GHORMEH SABZI – HERB STEW
Ghormeh Sabzi was the first Persian meal I ever attempted to make. I was so nervous because I desperately wanted to get it right to impress Peter. He raved about his Mum's cooking so I knew that the bar had been set very high. I had cooked for him before and he always liked it, … Continue reading RECIPE: GHORMEH SABZI – HERB STEW
RECIPE: TURMERIC CHICKEN
Turmeric Chicken is an easy weekday meal, which is fortunate for me because this is Peter's absolute favourite! This recipe calls for bone-in chicken thighs, but I like to use chicken breasts. If using chicken breasts, you may need to increase the cooking time a bit. This recipe also comes with a vegetarian option. TURMERIC … Continue reading RECIPE: TURMERIC CHICKEN
RECIPE: ZERESHK POLO – BARBERRY RICE
Zereshk polo is hands down my favourite rice dish. Barberries have a similar flavour to cranberries and the tartness pairs so well with the buttery saffron rice. Barberries are a bit too tart on their own for my liking, so I like to add a bit of sugar while I'm sautéing them. ZERESHK POLO - … Continue reading RECIPE: ZERESHK POLO – BARBERRY RICE
RECIPE: SHIRAZI SALAD – TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Peter and I eat Persian food almost every single day and it's always accompanied by Shirazi salad. This is a perfect summer salad because it's so fresh. It works year round, of course, but there's something about eating Shirazi Salad on a hot summer day. SHIRAZI SALAD INGREDIENTS 3 or 4 medium cucumbers 2 large … Continue reading RECIPE: SHIRAZI SALAD – TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD
RECIPE: TAHDIG – CRISPY RICE
Before I met Peter, I had no idea idea what Persian food was. When he brought me kebabs for the first time, I was in heaven! Never had I tasted such delicious flavours and, oh, that rice! The key to good rice is lots of butter. When Peter and I started dating, I decided to try … Continue reading RECIPE: TAHDIG – CRISPY RICE
