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Ghormeh Sabzi + Tadigh = The Only Reason I Talk To Persians

You know it’s true. What are Persians good for? With their “Chetori’s” and “Va Vey Lah’s” theres really no other reason to be friends with them except the amazing food they produce. Oh and for the Shah’s of Sunset. Obviez. Either way, try this recipe out for Ghormeh Sabzi and Tadigh, which is basically a stew of mixed greens and beef over a bed of crusty rice.  This is my version of the dish, slightly different from the traditional Persian recipe. But hey, I’m not Persian so it’s ok, right? Right?! Special thanks to my friends Monica Darvish and Mahsa Abdolhosseini for their help. =)

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Stuffed Butternut Squash with Wild Rice

Wild rice is amazing. It’s unusual. It’s sexy. And when you mix it with some cranberries, almonds, and candied orange peels, and bake it to perfection inside the hull of a butternut squash…. its even hotter. Using the candied orange peels makes it taste very similar to a sweet Persian rice dish, Shirin Polov. You can call me if you want, but when I’m eating this… I’m not gonna reach my telephone. Oh, did I mention that this is fully vegetarian, totally healthy, and 100% delicious? PS thank you Mom for coming up with this deliciousness :)

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