-GARNISH – Whole Mint Leaves Sumakh; (Optional) Toasted Pita Triangles In a serving bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, garlic, cucumbers, mint, cilantro and oil. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours to allow the flavors to settle. Before serving, garnish with mint leaves and sumakh, if available. Accompany this dip with toasted pita […]

-ALMOND-CILANTRO CHUTNEY- 1/4 c Almonds, chopped 3 tb Cilantro, chopped 3/4 c Soy yogurt Salt Hot paprika Boil potatoes until fork tender. Cool slightly, peel & force through a coarse sieve to produce smooth mashed potatoes. Add almonds, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, cilantro & arrowroot. Season with salt & pepper & mix well. […]

Stir the yeast into the water & let proof for 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil. Combine the cornmeal, flour & salt. Whisk 2 c of htis mixture into the yeast. Stir in the remainder & then knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Knead in the walnuts. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover […]

-GARNISH – Cinnamon; Ground Mix the raisins and brandy (making sure all the raisins are coated) and let soak for 15 minutes. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and whipping cream until well blended and smooth. Add the vanilla, mixing well. Blend in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the “slushed” raisins and […]

Put the cilantro, mint, green chili, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water into the container of a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, pushing down, if necessary, with a rubber spatula. Beat the yogurt in a small bowl until it is creamy. Add the mixture from the blender and fold in. Add 1/4 teaspoon […]

Mix all ingredients together and place in bowl. Optional to sprinkle with 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts.

Heat the oil and butter together in an earthenware pot over hot water or in a double boiler. In another pan cook the garlic in a bit of the oil until it is soft. Add the anchovy fillets, and cook until the fish dissolves into a paste, about 5 minutes. Add all to the pan […]

Catch ants at a picnic site and keep them in a glass jar to which you have added a teaspoon of sugar to keep them happy. (Unhappy ants are liable to go sour before processing.) At home, pick up each ant with tweezers and remove entrails with a small, very sharp knife edge. This will […]

This spinach and yogurt dish is Persian in origin, The yogurt is redolent with both musky and sweet spices complementing the slightly tart taste of the spinach. Borani Esfanah is enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or dip to spread on bread. Though untraditional, the hot pepper flavoring adds zip. Accompany with French bread, or […]

Mix all ingredients and spread on bread or use as a filling in Nonbread Sandwiches. Variations: Use other veggies of your choice, or pineapple and raisins, or raisins and nuts. NONBREAD SANDWICHES: * Lettuce Rollups: Use romaine, iceberg, or escarole. You can even use spinach leaves if you have the patience. Spread them with cream […]