FOOD: Why Iranians Traditionally Define Some Foods as ‘Hot’ and Others As ‘Cold’
By Maryam Sinaiee
(The following piece was contributed to Kayhan Life by the journalist and Iran International contributor Maryam Sinaiee. The views expressed are her own.)
You may have wondered why your Iranian friend stops you...
Laboo Polow (Persian Rice with Beets and Chicken and Saffron)
Video courtesy of @ dailymaryam on social media
Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice
2 medium beets, peeled and grated
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized...
Baked Feta with Figs and Grapes
By @ home.alexandras on social media
Ingredients:
1 block of feta cheese 200g
grapes
dried figs, sliced
pistachios, roughly chopped
Fresh thyme sprigs or fresh oregano
extra virgin olive oil
honey
Country Loaf
Preparations:
See video
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Persimmon and Burrata Salad
By Food Curator and Licensed Chef
Orly Elyashar - @ My Ghost Host (on social media)
Ingredients:
Arugula
Thinly Sliced Shallots
Thinly Sliced Fuyu Persimmons
Pomegranates Seeds
Toasted Pepitas (pepita is harvested from specific hulless pumpkin...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the FIGRONI
VIDEO & RECIPE by @gintensiv on social media.
While Champagne is the traditional toast for New Year’s Eve celebrations, the FIGRONI offers a sophisticated alternative that deserves a place at your festive gatherings.
This unique cocktail,...
Jamie Oliver’s Signature Potato Pie: A Festive Christmas Delight
VIDEO and RECIPE by video creator Maya / plant-based food and recipes
@fitgreenmind on social media: “I had the honor to ask Jamie Oliver about his favorite potato dish, when I got invited to the...
Kookoo Sibzamini ba Keshmesh, or Potato Patties with Raisins
VIDEO and RECIPE by: Cooking with Yousef (on social media): “I have made the more traditional version of this dish, but this one is from the South of Iran and includes raisins which really elevates...
LASAGNA SOUP
VIDEO and RECIPE by Chef Alex Rios (@alexrioscooks on social media)
On chilly December evenings, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a steaming bowl of soup. What better way to celebrate than with the viral...
MEATBALLS WITH SOUR CHERRY (ALBALOO) JAM
Hello. My name is Gilava, and I am the founder of Exotic Bazaar (exoticbazaar.com.au). I love cooking and more than that, I love feeding and seeing the joy on peoples' faces when they try...
HONEY GLAZED CARROTS- A Holiday Side
Video and recipe by Olivia Adriance
Honey glazed carrots is a simple, healthy, and delicious holiday side that needs to grace your table! I've always been the one at family holidays in charge of the...
