New recipe, April 6, 2021

Another Persian recipe from Epicurious- Gondi (Persian "Matzo Balls" with Chickpeas and Chicken. These get a 4. The spices used in Persian food are familiar but used in different ways that other cuisines. The cardamom in balls is unexpected (to me) and wonderful.

New recipe, April 5, 2021

Escarole Salad with Smoky Halloumi Croutons from NYT Cooking. This is a nice salad, and the "croutons" are a fun touch. We give this a 4.

New recipe, April 4, 2021

Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cups from the February 24, 2021 Denver Post. This is a pleasant thing for breakfast. We give this a 3.

New recipe, April 3, 2021

Eggplant and Mushroom Tahcheen, another Persian recipe from Epicurious. We may have overcooked this a bit—the outer parts were pretty chewy, but the center part had a nice crunch to the rice, and the eggplant and mushroom filling was creamy and delicious. We give it a 4.

New recipe, April 2, 2021

Another Persian dish to celebrate spring from Epicurious. This is Pistachio and Pomegranate Meatballs (Kufteh-Ye Pesteh-O Anar). So good! The meatballs are loaded with herbs and pistachios, as well as the meat. We give this a 5!

New recipe, April 1, 2021

Yogurt with Raisins Cucumber and Walnut from Epicurious. Another recipe in their Persian New Year collection. This is simple, and filled with wonderful flavors. We give this a 5.

New recipe, March 31, 2021

Another Persian dish to celebrate spring! Persian Style Carrots and Black Eyed Peas from Epicurious. The flavors are delicious, and unexpected to our palettes. We give this a 4.