The beauty of this zucchini tomato tart is in its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, you can make a delicious yet elegant dish that will be the perfect start to any meal. Using ripe, sweet tomatoes will give you the best results since the tomato is the star […]
With only a few ingredients and quick and easy preparation, this refreshing appetizer is the ideal dish for summer parties. A cold slice of watermelon is the perfect way to cool off on a hot day and in this salad, I combine it with mint and feta to create a […]
This vegan breakfast was inspired by a combination of acai bowl and a parfait. Instead of using yogurt for the base, I use mashed bananas, which has a similar consistency as yogurt with a smooth velvety texture. I recommend using bananas that are ripe, but do not have too many […]
Tiramisu is an Italian dessert that is made of coffee and rum-soaked lady fingers layered with creamy custard and whipped cream. It’s light and creamy which is well balanced with the coffee and rum flavor. There are many different tiramisu recipes and I tried a few of them before developing […]
This recipe is an elevated version of chicken and vegetables. Instead of cooking the chicken breasts whole, I chose to pound them into a thin layer and roll them with chopped mushrooms and spinach to create a more elegant dish. One of the best things about this dish is that […]
I created this recipe to highlight strawberries as its main ingredient and used other flavors to compliment and elevate the sweetness from the berries. I recommend making this salad during summer when strawberries are in season and most flavorful. It is a simple dish that only requires a few items, […]
These versatile salmon quinoa patties can be served as appetizers, on a salad for lunch, or as the main course for dinner with a side of vegetables. It is a great way to use left over cooked salmon, but if you don’t have cooked salmon on hand and are in […]
This salad is a traditional Persian recipe that is easy to prepare and very tasty. It has a similar flavor profile as a greek salad, but it’s unique and delicious in its own way. It’s perfect as a side to any dish that can benefit from a little acidity such […]
This ice cream recipe is one of the traditional Persian ice cream flavors. In Iran it’s called “bastani sonati”, which translates into traditional ice cream. The predominant flavors are saffron and rose water. The combination of these two flavors is incredible and it is repeated in many different Persian desserts. […]
This is a simple and easy recipe that is perfect for a mid-day snack or a low-carb appetizer. Instead of using traditional pizza dough, I substituted portobello mushrooms, which add extra flavor to the pizza with less guilt. I recommend baking the mushrooms first before adding the toppings to ensure […]