We are finally back in our home after living in an apartment the last 13 months, and I was so excited to start grilling, but when we pulled out the BBQ grill, it was covered in grease, fat, and leftover meat from prior Airbnb guests renting our home. Unfortunately, the grill was too disgusting to … Continue reading Beyond Beef Kabob
Between reading the news to moving across the country with 3 kids during a pandemic, I am mentally and physically drained. If you follow me on Instagram (@plant_basedpersian), you may know that my kids and I recently flew on United Airlines as we moved across the country. On the flight, the man sitting behind us … Continue reading Just Egg and Potatoes
I love the smell of rosewater and cardamom. These cookies do not last very long in our home. My son gives it "5 thumbs up." The best part (for me) is that they are vegan and gluten-free. I tested negative for Celiac disease, but when I cut gluten from my diet, I feel significantly better. … Continue reading Cardamom Rosewater Rice Cookies
Today is World Refugee Day, a day to show that the world supports and stands with refugees. Why am I writing about this on my plant-based blog? Because I came to this country as a refugee, and it is very much a part of who I am today. My mother and I came to the … Continue reading World Refugee Day
KooKoo Sabzi is one of my favorite dishes to eat. It can be made into a sandwich with fixin's or eaten alone (similar to a frittata). I love it wrapped in warm lavash bread along side a bowl of Persian Ash-e-Reshteh (see our recipe). It is delicious and flavorful. Traditionally, KooKoo Sabzi is made with … Continue reading KooKoo Sabzi (Herb Frittata)
As I start a vegan blog in the middle of a pandemic and a few weeks after the murder of George Floyd, I wanted to begin by saying, Black Lives Matter. Saying Black Lives Matter does not mean other lives don't matter. I am a vegan. I believe even animal lives matter. Rather, Black Lives … Continue reading Planting the Future
We are excited to share our first recipe on our blog - Salad Olivieh. It is simple, delicious, and a great lunch option for kids. I grew up eating Salad Olivieh, but traditional Salad Olivieh has eggs and chicken. It is exciting to create a plant-based version that I can enjoy again and share with … Continue reading Salad Olivieh (Persian Chick’n Salad)
