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…
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Khoresh Gheymeh – Beef and yellow split pea stew with roasted potatoes
Khoresh Gheymeh is a well-recognized and popular dish among Iranians: a comforting meat-and-potato stew that embodies all the familiar flavors of Persian cuisine. The stew is often flavored with a Persian spice mixture called advieh, which contains warming spices such as cinnamon and cardamom, earthy cumin and coriander, and a gentle hint of ground rose…
Shami-e Lapeh -yellow split pea and beef patties
In the West, we have the burger with all its glorious variations. In Iran, we have the Shami with many regional influences. Shami resembles a donut, with a hole in its center. In the North of Iran, there is the green Shami, in which the beef patty is packed with fresh herbs and creamy walnuts….