(Mast-o-khiar) This is the final part of my recipe and I am excited to share it with you! All three of these Persian recipes have been handed down from my Grandmother Shokooh! She had earned the name Candyjoon in my youth because we could always expect delicious chocolate and candies when we would meet her after her travels for the holidays! Every time we would sit down to eat she would always give me the biggest plate of food. Once I was able to finish, she would expect at

Prep Time ~ 45 minutes Cook Time ~ 45 minutes While the Fesenjan (Pomegranate Walnut Sauce) is cooking (for 4+ hours!), the rice doesn't take too long so I will usually start it on the 2nd or 3rd hour so that the rice can be ready when the sauce is. Ingredients: 4 cups Basmati rice 6 cups water 1 bag Woodstock Frozen Cut Veggies 4 total Tbs Avocado oil (1, then 3 more) 1/2 tsp saffron salt to taste 1/2 cup barberries (optional) 1/2 cup pistachios Directions: 1. Rinse rice tho

March brings the Spring Vernal Equinox and with it...the Persian New Year, Nowruz! For those of you who don't already know, my father's side is Persian and my mother's side is 1/2 Lebanese/Egyptian. Growing up around my two Grandmothers I was able to enjoy many different and wonderful dishes, from fresh Dolmathes and Pinenut Pasta on my Lebanese side to amazing kabobs, complex sauces, and colorful rice dishes from my Persian side. Today I am sharing with you a VERY special th