Introduction For Persians, especially in the West, Persian cuisine has become part of their lost identity. It serves as a way to hold onto the last bits of who they identified as, back in their homeland. It is also a way of teaching their children about
History of Food in Iran
So where does the history of Persian food start? Persian Cuisine stretches back through the annals of time and its
Food With a Backstory: Persian Food
Introduction Iran’s cuisine is not geographically limited to its borders; you can find similarities to its cuisine
Authentic Persian Dishes Collection
Here's a comprehensive list of all the Persian dishes on my site grouped by category (this will expand as I post more
Persian Grocery Store Guide
An international grocery store can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know what is what in the store. I’m here to
Articles & How-Tos
How to Become a Decent Home Cook
In this day and age of fast food, uberFood, and all sorts of other delicious easy options it's very easy to become dare
Healthy Snack Options in a Unhealthy World
Snacks People! Summer is almost upon us which means you are going to go down to the ooocean hon. When one goes down
BBQ 101
Once you move out of your parents house and you either rent your own place or buy your own house, every man is
The Unmanly Chef’s Holiday Survival Guide
I love the holiday season. What I don't love is all the stress that comes with the holidays. By the time you're done
The Trick to Pairing Wine and Food Together
This is a sponsored post written by me.All opinions are 100% mine For someone who doesn't drink (me) choosing wine
Thanksgiving Survival Guide
"You don't have to be scared. Roasted turkeys cannot bite you." ~ The Unmanly Chef Thanksgiving, for some, can cause
Persian Classics
Fesenjan – Iranian Pomegranate Walnut Stew
If Ghormeh Sabzi is Michael Jackson, Fesenjan (pronounced fesen-joon) is Prince. Its fans are die-hard. People will wait
Albaloo Polow – Sour Cherry Persian Rice
You guys....it's NOWRUZ time!!! Well not officially, not just yet. It's actually in a few days, but we're celebrating it
Sekanjabin
Iranians are the kings or queens of unique drinks. Specifically unique non-alcoholic drinks. I mean we
Khoresht Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Stew
Khoresht Bademjan - Eggplant Beef Stew I've touched on Khoresh or Khoreshts in the past, today I'm writing about one of
5 Days 5 Lunches: Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Herb Stew
Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi 5 Days 5 Lunches is back with a Khoresh-e-Ghormeh Sabzi! If you love Persian Food and want to
Khoresht Gheimeh – Lamb, Split Pea and Dried Lime Stew
Khoresht Gheimeh Khoresht or Khoresh (depending on who you speak to, I believe Khoresh is actually correct, but everyone
Lamb Shanks & Herbed Basmati Rice with Fava Beans
Mehregan was this past week, it is the Ancient Persian holiday that celebrates Autumn, and more importantly friendship,
Persian Crispy Rice – Tahdig
In the Iranian community, Tahdig is always the number one food item that Iranians want to have with their meal.
The Best Kabobs EVER – Persian Ground Beef Kabobs – Kabob Koobideh
Persian Ground Beef Kabob or Kabob Koobideh Kabob in the Iranian culture has a huge significance. Because of this,
