Cold Pistachio Soup, Anyone?
Last week was the latest in my series of New Persian Kitchen dinners. It was at Porsena, Chef Sara Jenkins’ classy Italian joint in the…
Category: Vegan
The New Persian Kitchen Arrives, + A Simple Artichoke Recipe
Well, the day that has seemed so far ahead of me for the last couple of years is finally here. The New Persian Kitchen comes…
Blog, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian
A Refreshing Veggie and Fruit Cleanse
On the occasion of my dear friends Bart and Lisa’s (yup!) wedding, I just spent an indulgent weekend in Des Moines, IA. Sound like a…
Blog, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan
Rancho La Puerta + Watermelon Gazpacho
Happy summer everyone! It finally feels like it here in New York. I enjoy the mellowness of the city in summer, but I’m quite happy…
Beets, Blog, Breakfast/Brunch, Drinks, Gluten Free, Louisa's Food Writing, Salads, Side Dishes, Soups, Vegan
My Detox Recipes for Whole Living Magazine
Check out the May issue of Whole Living magazine for some delicious detox recipes.
For the second year in a row, Whole Living asked me to…
Fig Mustard
I’ve been playing around with lots of pickles and preserves for the new cookbook, using favorite Persian vegetables and fruits. My latest creation is a…
Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Sweet Chile Toasted Nuts
These nuts have always been a hit at catered events, disappearing quickly whether or not they’ve been accompanied by cocktails. They couldn’t be easier to…
Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Nutty Granola
Eating granola is a time-honored element of the hippie stereotype, but I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t like a fresh, homemade bowl…
Blog, Food Gifts, Soups, Vegan
Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Black Walnut-Infused Cognac
When the weather gets cold, I love a glass of cognac after a satisfying meal, especially beside a warm fire. I also like to add…
Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Chocolate Chai
The flavors in chai are perfect for the holiday season, with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom evocative of festive winter favorites like pumpkin pie,…