This Vegan Green Chili recipe offers a flavorful and protein-packed dish with white beans and plant-based chicken, customizable for spice preference. Why You'll Love Vegan Green Chili This Vegan Green Chili can be made spicy or mild depending on your preference. It is full of flavor and protein with white beans and plant-based chicken alternative. … Continue reading Easy Vegan Green Chili
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Gandom Patteh (a Sangesari Soup)
Gandom Patteh is a hearty Sangesari soup made with wheat and legumes. Protein packed, there is no need to add meat.
Vegan Kashk Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
This Vegan Kashk Bademjan recipe is a dairy-free version of the traditional Persian eggplant dip, made using plant-based yogurt, lemon juice, and salt. It includes fried onion, garlic, and mint for garnish. To serve, pair it with Persian rice or bread
Teaspoon Pancakes
Pancakes with berries and whipped cream, its my kids' breakfast dream. A friend once asked me what I eat for breakfast as a vegan. I said anything you eat for breakfast, I can eat vegan. I love this teaspoon pancake recipe because it makes the perfect bite-sized pancakes for my kids. No cutting up my … Continue reading Teaspoon Pancakes
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Anybody else need an island vacation? Until then, this cake is a little slice of paradise. This recipe is inspired by one of my kids’ favorite books - Eight Animales. I first tried this vegan recipe a month ago, and I have made it three (3) times since! It is delicious and perfect for dessert, … Continue reading Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Persian Baghlava
Happy International Women's Day! I recently heard someone call March "a mighty month." She was referring to the celebration of women during the month, but I love that March is also a significant time for Baha'is around the world. In March, Baha'is fast for 19 days, abstaining from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset … Continue reading Persian Baghlava
Easy Rajma Masala
Rajma is the name for red kidney beans in Hindi. Rajma masala is a protein rich, kidney bean curry, traditionally made vegetarian if not vegan (depending on whether dairy or ghee is used). I got this rajma recipe from my law school friend 8 years ago when I first became vegan. She is a great … Continue reading Easy Rajma Masala
Persian Rosewater Bundt Cake
My grandmother enjoyed cooking and feeding her family, friends, and neighbors. She loved to host dinner parties and prayer gatherings, and every time, she made this rosewater bundt cake, dusted with powdered sugar. It was her signature cake, served at every "mehmooni" (which means a gathering or party in Persian). My grandmother is one of … Continue reading Persian Rosewater Bundt Cake
Animals and the Law
I have been quiet lately, dedicating time to reading, writing, reflecting, and soul searching; trying to figure out what I want for my career, my blog, my life. One thing I regret in life is not taking an animal law course in law school. So I bought an animal law textbook to teach myself now. Do … Continue reading Animals and the Law
Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
I love Indian food. I was recently talking to someone who said that she is open to eating plant-based but does not know what to cook. I was a bit surprised considering she is Indian! Whether making home-made Indian food, heating a ready-made Indian dish (Saffron Road is my favorite brand) or ordering from your … Continue reading Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Holiday Chick’n Pot Pie
Who doesn’t love a pot pie? Marie Calendar’s frozen Chicken Pot Pies were my favorite in college. I remember eating them for lunch and dinner while studying for final exams and the Law School Admissions Test. Thankfully, I have a delicious, plant-based chick’n pot pie recipe that is easy and perfect for the holiday season. … Continue reading Holiday Chick’n Pot Pie
Vegan Persian Baklava Cake
Love trumps hate; let’s eat cake and celebrate. Today, I celebrate for women. Today, I celebrate for immigrants. Today, I celebrate for refugees. Today, I celebrate for children. Today, I celebrate for Black lives. Today, I celebrate for democracy. Today, I celebrate for science. Today, I celebrate for breaking barriers. Today, I celebrate for human … Continue reading Vegan Persian Baklava Cake
How my Religion Helps me be Vegan
It can be hard to be vegan. Not because I want to eat meat or dairy, but because it can be hard socially. It is intimidating to go against the status quo. Foremost, there is the societal pressure that we need to eat animal products. USDA dietary guidelines advise that we need meat and dairy … Continue reading How my Religion Helps me be Vegan
Cinnamon Roll Scones
My 6 year-old daughter Layli loves to cook. Every Friday afternoon, we cook together. She is already planning to take over the blog and started to write recipes for us to share. 🙂 We enjoy making kale chips, cookies, lemonade, vegan Rice Krispies, and veganizing some of my own childhood recipes. These cinnamon rolls are … Continue reading Cinnamon Roll Scones
Challah-Inspired, Homemade Bread
A challah-inspired, homemade bread perfect for a season filled with delicious stews and comfort foods. Happy Fall, y'all. Challah bread has a distinctive braid, which symbolizes the coming together of family and friends. It is a bread of celebration in Jewish tradition. I love the slightly-sweet flavor, the golden crust, and the symbolism. A perfect … Continue reading Challah-Inspired, Homemade Bread
Best Vegan Adas Polo (Persian Rice with Lentils)
This is a recipe for vegan Adas Polo, a Persian lentil and rice dish flavored with cinnamon and saffron. It offers the option to use plant-based meat alternatives or additional lentils, raisins, and dates.
Peace Begins with Empathy
I was recently referred to as an “animal lover.” This took me by surprise. I haven’t thought of myself as an animal lover. Not really. Sure, I love dogs. Baby animals are adorable. But I’m scared of geese; they can be aggressive. I’ve been scratched by cats one too many times. A mouse in the … Continue reading Peace Begins with Empathy
Macaroni – A Persian-style Pasta
Tahdig makes everything better, even pasta. Macaroni is the Persian version of Italian pasta. The pasta is steamed similar to Persian rice to create a delicious crispy crust (tahdig) at the bottom of the pot. The tahdig can be a potato tahdig as in this recipe or made from the pasta itself. While Macaroni still … Continue reading Macaroni – A Persian-style Pasta
Shirini Donmarki (for my Grandma with love)
During difficult times, I often think of my grandfather and my grandmother. The challenges they faced. Their strength and resilience. This post is part recipe, part reflection. I had never heard of Shirini Donmarki (a Persian Danish pastry) until my mom made it for my grandma a few months ago. It was delicious, and, like … Continue reading Shirini Donmarki (for my Grandma with love)
KooKoo Sibzamini (Persian Potato Frittata)
I always ask people what is the hardest food to give up when trying to eat more plant-based. I often hear dairy products like cheese or yogurt. Persians, of course, love their kabob. For me, it was definitely hard to give up eggs. I quickly and easily gave up meat. Dairy was initially challenging, but … Continue reading KooKoo Sibzamini (Persian Potato Frittata)