Posts Tagged ‘main dish’

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 more
Aug
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 more
Aug
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 more
Apr
02
2012

Stuffed Peppers

Inspired by A Taste of Persia‘s Stuffed Peppers, Eggplants & Tomatoes recipe Karen, Katy, Traci and Aimee came over on Thursday for my first Persian dinner party. We had the Yogurt & Spinach Dip as appetizer. The main dishes... Read more
Feb
21
2012

Baked Salmon

Courtesy of my cousin Leila Serves 2 Ingredients 2 salmon fillets 1/2 a lemon Salt & pepper Directions Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a cookie sheet with foil and place the salmon on the cookie sheet.  Season the... Read more
Feb
21
2012

Dill Rice

Courtesy of my cousin Leila who always serves up delicious meals (Leila – thanks again for dinner on Monday) Serves 3 – 4 (I should have paid more attention to how much was left over) Ingredients 3 tbsp of... Read more
Feb
20
2012

Baked Saffron Rice with Eggplant & Lamb

Inspired by A Taste of Persia‘s Golden Crusted Saffron Rice Mold Serves 4 Ingredients 4 tbs of olive oil 4-5 lamb cubes – trim the fat 3 Italian eggplants – peeled and cut length-wise into quarters; remove stems 1... Read more