Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
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Browse 500 family friendly recipes made with a Persian flair by recipe developer, author, speaker and mom Laura Bashar. If you can read it, you can cook it. I'll show you how!
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
18h ago
Got zucchini? This simple dish of pasta with zucchini, garlic and olive oil is packed with flavor and so quick and easy to prepare. “Zucchini” is one of those words that I just can’t spell right the first time. I totally depend on my computer’s spell checker to make sure I am spelling it right. I don’t ..read more
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
2M ago
Take your weeknight roast chicken to new heights with this fabulous saffron chicken recipe. Infused with the golden hues and aromatic flavors of saffron, and baked to perfection, this meal is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Have you ever cooked with saffron? Most of us would answer, no. I remember when I was single ..read more
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
2M ago
An American classic gets a serious flavor upgrade in this Mexican Meatloaf. Made with chorizo, rolled oats, corn, bell peppers and topped will a fabulous chipotle glaze, this is no ordinary meal! If you hear that meatloaf is going to be served for dinner tonight, do you cringe or smile? I must say that I ..read more
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
2M ago
Persian Eggplant Stew (khoresh bademjan ba ghooreh) is a classic Persian stew made with fresh eggplant, tomatoes, yellow split peas and pickled sour grapes. It’s a Persian recipe that is served with basmati rice. I love introducing Persian cuisine to newbies because it is always welcomed and so eagerly devoured. Whether it is Persian kabob ..read more
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
3M ago
This Persian cabbage rice (kalam polo) is full of flavor, made with long grain basmati rice, scented with saffron and features a crispy onion crust (tadigh). I am half Persian and my Persian side of the family is full of wonderful and talented cooks. My family’s love for good food was instilled by my grandmother ..read more
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
3M ago
These Persian chicken wings are baked to crisp perfection and slathered with a tangy spice rub that will make you think you’re eating kabab that you slaved over for hours. This recipe comes together quickly, requires no long marinating time and will bring smiles to all of your guests. What is it about eating chicken ..read more
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
4M ago
This orzo pasta salad with feta and sun dried tomatoes makes a wonderful side dish or light meal, whether you are enjoying it at home, pot luck, barbecue or even a picnic. When the weather warms up, we all have this natural aversion to cooking. Who wants to heat up the house even more, right ..read more
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
4M ago
Try a bit of the exotic with this Persian Ice Cream with Saffron and Rosewater (bastani). It’s easy to make at home and WITHOUT an ice cream machine. Summer vacation in San Diego should run July through September; those are our hot months. It seems like the heat really kicks in when the kids return ..read more
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
5M ago
Fesenjoon is a Persian stew made with ground walnuts, onions and pomegranate. Also pronounced, fesenjan, it can be made with chicken or duck, or you can leave the meat out and keep it vegan. Find more of my pomegranate recipes. If you didn’t know, the fall season is pomegranate season. And if you have been ..read more
Family Spice | Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair
5M ago
These vegan cake pops are dairy-free and egg-free and make a festive addition to any celebration or party. Don’t let food allergies keep you from enjoying these delicious treats! My sweet little nephew has food allergies. We found out when he was a baby that he absolutely could not eat dairy. When he got older ..read more