Tag: Stew
Khoresh Beh – Beef and yellow split pea stew with quince
Autumn has finally arrived, which means it’s quince season once again! I’ve been busy making Persian quince stew, jam, and membrillo. Every year, I look forward to fall and its seasonal produce, from a fantastic variety of squashes—especially sweet, tender butternut squash—to fruits like persimmons, pomegranates, and quince. Quince is an ancient fruit originating in…
Khoresh Gol Kalam – Beef and cauliflower stew
Long before the humble cauliflower became a trendy superfood, Iranians were cooking it into stews (Khoresh), egg-based dishes (Kuku), and even pickles (Torshi). This is Khoresh Gol Kalam, a beef and cauliflower stew. Like many Iranian stews, this dish is especially simple, with only a few ingredients. Nevertheless, certain culinary techniques bring out a spectacularly…
Tas Kabob – Meat and vegetable stew
Tas Kabob is the ultimate one-pot comfort food, this dish is as effortless as layering all the ingredients in a pot, covering it, and cooking it until the vegetables soften and the flavors meld together. There are many traditions behind this dish. Once upon a time, it was truly a celebration of fall, when root…
Khoresh Kadu Halvaee – Butternut squash and golden plum stew
For me, there is something so special about this Khoresh Kadu Halvaee as it marks the beginning of Autumn by celebrating the season’s bounty. Every year I find myself eagerly looking forward to the arrival of Fall and its seasonal produce: from an amazing variety of squashes including the sweet and tender butternut squash, to…