Azadeh Torabi

Azadeh Torabi is a freelance writer, editor and recipe developer. She enjoys books, arts, crafts, and outdoor activities. Mother of an energetic toddler, she cooks and bakes kid-friendly foods.

Gheymeh Stew for Eid al-Adha

During the Eid al-Adha, Muslims gather to celebrate. One of the beloved food among Muslim Iranians is Gheymeh stew. Here is the step-by-step instruction. Noosh Jan!

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Kuku Sabzi Recipe

Three methods of making delicious kuku sabzi, or Persian herb frittata. You can add walnuts & sour berry to make it yummier.

Gata, the Christmas Bread of Armenians

Gata is a traditional Christmas bread among Armenian, the well-adjusted Christians in Iran. Their Christmas bread is divine.

How to Brew Saffron

How to brew saffron to get the best out of this expensive spice.

Thanksgiving is all about Thanks and food

It is Thanksgiving in the U.S.. In this special day, we thank God, our community and whoever has been kind to us. Happy Thanksgiving.  azadeh torabi food friday

Turkish Meat Pide

Pide (pronounced pee-dah) is a traditional yet popular snack prepared with spinach and feta cheese…

Rice 101 – Chelow

Prep time: 5 min.             Cooking time: 30 min.                           Serves: 4 Rice is the staple food…

Food Friday: Date Loaf

Dates have been around for many centuries. But they have come back to the spotlight…

Braised Lamb Shank

Lamb is a favored meat in the Mediterranean diet. It has a more tender texture…

Kifta Kebab For Ramadan

Summary: Mediterranean-style kebob is a source of deliciousness and savory. Noosh-e jān! I had to travel…

Eggplant and Kashk Dip

[pullquote]Summary: Eggplants and Kashk or Kashk Bademjan is a very popular dip in Persian cuisine.[/pullquote]…

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Saffron Rice Cake

[pullquote]Summary: Saffron Rice Cake or Tah-cheen is a fancy dish in Iranian cuisine. What’s make…

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Okra Chicken Stew

  My fond relationship with okra didn’t start until recently. Making the okra stew for…

Rolled Oats Soup

Soups are mainly considered comfort food and they are quite convenient indeed. They can be…

Olivier Salad

 Ever wondered what to do with that leftover rotisserie chicken that has been brutal ripped…