Mar
24
2013
Sharie’s Tandoori Salmon
Salmon tastes great simply baked in the oven, but if you’re looking for the “wow” factor, give this Tandoori Salmon recipe a try. It was a huge hit at my cousin Sharie’s dinner party for her husband’s birthday.... Read moreMar
24
2013
Sharie’s Chuck Roast
My cousin Sharie hosted a dinner party for 30 people to celebrate her husband’s birthday on Saturday night. I was in Florida visiting my parents so I missed the party, but the dinner was a such a hit... Read moreDec
30
2012
Lamb Loin Chops with Eggplant Chips & Cucumber Yogurt Salad
I’ve been making a lot of fish lately, but tonight I was craving lamb and eggplants. This is a super easy and fast recipe that’s big on taste. Enjoy. Serves 1 Ingredients for the Lamb 2 lamb loin... Read moreOct
29
2012
Quinoa Flag – American Style
My mom – who is an amazing cook – has never made quinoa. She asked me the other day what colors of quinoa exist. I’ve always bought my quinoa at Fairway Market and they only sell the white in... Read moreOct
02
2012
Michelle’s Fresh Tomato Sauce
After an invigorating day at James Victore’s Take This Job and Love It symposium, I stopped by Farnaz’s place which was just up the street. I hadn’t seen Farnaz in ages so it was great to catch up. I... Read moreAug
23
2012
Quinoa Bolognese
My brother came to visit on Sunday. We went to dinner in the East Village but before leaving, I wanted to cook him a dish for lunch the next day. He loves quinoa. Looking at what I had... Read moreAug
22
2012
Saffron Chicken & Quinoa
I invited Michelle for dinner last night to catch up on her week-long babysitting vacation. Since we’re both trying to eat healthy, I came up with this recipe. It was easy and delicious, if I may say so... Read moreAug
05
2012
Persian Feast – DC Style!
Last weekend I went to the DC area to visit family and friends, including my parents who had driven down from Toronto with Soheila who was visiting from Dubai. I stayed with my cousin Zahra, my mom and... Read moreMay
29
2012
Rainbow Trout with Quinoa & Asparagus
Sean was here this weekend and though we did get a couple of workouts in, we also had plenty to eat and drink. I wanted a healthy dinner tonight so I opted for the low fat trout and... Read moreMay
16
2012
