Potato Tahdig (Persian Crispy Rice with Potatoes)
If you have ever made tahdig before you already know the feeling. The anticipation as you flip the pot, the
Potato Tahdig (Persian Crispy Rice with Potatoes) Read More »
Side Dishes
Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Muhammara
There are certain combinations that feel inevitable once you taste them. Roasted eggplant and muhammara is one of them. Muhammara
Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Muhammara Read More »
Persian Style Black Eyed Peas for Rosh Hashanah
Black eyed peas are one of the most ancient and meaningful of the Rosh Hashanah simanim. The blessing we recite
Persian Style Black Eyed Peas for Rosh Hashanah Read More »
Miso Glazed Butternut Squash with Dates and Sesame
Rosh Hashanah tables tend to lean sweet. Honey cake, apples dipped in honey, silan, pomegranates, round challahs glazed until golden.
Miso Glazed Butternut Squash with Dates and Sesame Read More »
Stuffed Swiss Chard Rolls with Quinoa and Pomegranate Molasses
Swiss chard has always been the overlooked part of the simanim. Every Rosh Hashanah table has its apples and honey,
Stuffed Swiss Chard Rolls with Quinoa and Pomegranate Molasses Read More »
Sephardic Leek Patties for Rosh Hashanah
I didn’t grow up eating keftes de prassa at my Iraqi family’s table. I discovered these Sephardic leek patties living
Sephardic Leek Patties for Rosh Hashanah Read More »
Kookoo Kadoo (Persian Zucchini Frittata)
Every summer, the farmers market tables are piled high with beautiful zucchini, and I can never resist bringing a few
Kookoo Kadoo (Persian Zucchini Frittata) Read More »
Kibbeh Saniyeh: Meat and Bulgur Pie
Growing up, my grandmother always had a stash of fried kibbeh tucked away in the freezer. Whenever someone was hungry,
Kibbeh Saniyeh: Meat and Bulgur Pie Read More »
Caramelized Onion Chickpea Salad
I first learned how to make this chickpea salad from a family friend who would often bring it to Shabbat
Caramelized Onion Chickpea Salad Read More »
Salad Olivieh-Inspired Smashed Potatoes
I’ll admit it: mayonnaise is one of my least favorite ingredients. While I can appreciate its role in certain dishes,
Salad Olivieh-Inspired Smashed Potatoes Read More »