These spiced saffron rolls are a dream and I have a lot to say about them. I love cinnamon rolls but they are often too sweet. This recipe features a saffron-infused dough that is slightly salty and almost savory, with a floral sweet & salty orange blossom cream cheese icing, that perfectly compliments and balances the sweetness of the filling. The filling is made of my favorite trio of spices, or what I call the holy trio: turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom. All of these result in very soft, warm, and delicious rolls that will keep you cozy and go perfectly with a cup of hot tea. The recip ..read more

If I had to eat only one meal for the rest of my life, it would be Tahchin. Tahchin is essentially a savory yogurt saffron rice cake. But it is also so much more than that. It is comfort, flavor, crispy rice goodness. Make this recipe and not only will your home smell incredible but your heart will also be filled with joy. I have been making Tahchin since fourth grade, so this recipe has been in the works for a very very long time. It's much simpler than you think. You just need to make sure to keep an eye on it, and soon it will change your life. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup basmati rice 1 cup pla ..read more

A delicious, herbaceous, comforting, cozy soup of your dreams. Ingredients: 1/2 cup pearl barley 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, lentils, pinto beans 2 large onions 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup chopped dill 1/2 cup chopped parsley 5 cups of beef or veggie broth 1/4 cup kashk plus more for topping 2 tbsp dried mint powder 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp black pepper Salt to taste For Ashe jo, we cook most things separately and they come together for the last 30-45 minutes of cook time. The beans: You can customize how much of each legume you want. Soak them from the night before. Boil them ..read more

This delicious and refreshing soup of cucumbers and yogurt is cooling, salty, crunchy, and it is so easy to make! It saves my life during every heatwave, and now maybe yours. Makes 4-6 portion Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 2 Persian Cucumbers*, grated 1/4 cup golden raisins 20 oz (~2 1/2 cups) Plain Yogurt* 3 cups cold water 2 tbsp dried mint, crushed* 1/3 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts Salt and Black Pepper to taste Dried rose petals for garnish (optional) Ice cubes for serving Crackers or crunchy bread for serving* Recipe notes: *If using a strained kind of yogurt, you ..read more

An ultimate comfort food. You can eat it as a dip, appetizer, main meal, or a late night snack. Ingredients: 2 large eggplants 2 onions 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts 3 cloves garlic 1 tbsp cushed/powdered dried mint 1 cup kashk (see notes for vegan option) 1 cup water 1 tsp turmeric Salt+ black pepper to taste Directions: Piaz daagh (fried onions): Thinly slice the onions and fry in 2-3 tbsp oil on medium heat until caramelized. Turn the heat down to medium low and stir occasionally until nearly crispy. If they start to get too charred, turn down the heat. This could take 45-60 mins. You co ..read more

This no-churn ice cream is perfect for the summer. This recipe is not only my favorite but also Instagram’s favorite. Ever since I shared this recipe on my Instagram, hundreds of people have been making it. And for good reason; It's easy, delicious, and best of all, does not require an ice cream maker! Ingredients: 12 oz heavy cream 6 cardamom pods/1 tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp crushed saffron strands 9 oz sweetened condensed milk Crushed pistachios (measure with your heart) (Essentially 1 part cream and 2/3 part sweetened condensed milk, you can play with it and make a larger or smaller portio ..read more

Simple, sour, and savory breakfast of your dreams. You can enjoy these sumac eggs on toast, naan, in a sandwich, bagel, or even on top of a rice bowl. My favorite way to eat it is on avocado toast. Ingredients: Egg(s) 1 tsp Sumac per egg Fresh herbs of choice, I use cilantro, dill, and parsley (chopped) Extra Virgin Olive Oil for drizzling 1 Lemon Salt and Black pepper to taste 1 tbsp vinegar Instructions: Choose how you want to serve your eggs and prepare your egg “vessel”. E.g. If you would like it served on avocado toast, prepare your avocado toast. Poach the egg(s): Bring a small pot of w ..read more

I am not a pancake person. But these pancakes are so special that I can't get enough of them. Ingredients: Dry ingredients: 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup oats 1/4 cup chia seeds** 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tap baking soda 1 tsp baking powder Salt Rest of the ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk of choice 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp maple syrup (optional) Coconut oil for frying Optional add ins: Chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, blueberries, raisins, or whatever you like in your pancakes! Directions: In a medium sized bowl, whisk together all the dry i ..read more