KHORESHT LUBIA SABZ (PERSIAN GREEN BEAN STEW)

KHORESHT LUBIA SABZ (PERSIAN GREEN BEAN STEW)

SERVES 4 Unlike most Persian dishes, Khoresht Lubia Sabz is actually fairly simple to make. The traditional stew calls for diced tomatoes but my mom improvised with sun-dried tomatoes. We all preferred her new version! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 g ghee 1 cup/150 g onion,...
KALE, SHITAKE MUSHROOM AND BEEF SOUP

KALE, SHITAKE MUSHROOM AND BEEF SOUP

SERVES 4 Soup is one of our favorite meals. We love the flexibility it offers, as our fridge is always filled with a variety of vegetables from local farms. Soup allows us to get creative in the kitchen and mix and match combinations. This soup is one of our...
HOPAR’S CHUNKY GAZPACHO

HOPAR’S CHUNKY GAZPACHO

SERVES 8 When I was growing up, my hopar (Armenian for dad’s brother) owned an Italian restaurant. I loved the gazpacho they served, so refreshing on hot Los Angeles summer nights. It truly hit the spot! I asked him for the recipe and he didn’t remember the amounts,...
GARLIC SOUP WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND POACHED EGGS

GARLIC SOUP WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND POACHED EGGS

SERVES 4 Most garlic and egg soup recipes I have seen call for day-old bread. By swapping out the bread for broccoli rabe, we end up with a more flavorful and nutritious meal. The slightly bitter and spicy flavor of the broccoli rabe pairs perfectly with the rich...
CURRIED CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

CURRIED CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

SERVES 6 Butternut squash makes for a naturally sweet and luxuriously creamy soup. With the addition of diced chicken, the soup is surprisingly filling and can be served as a main course. INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp/60 g butter 1 cup/150 g white onion, chopped 2 tbsp/15 g...