Persian Noodle Soup (Ash Reshteh)
Gingerbread Cake with Rum Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Butternut Bisque with Crab
Pear and Almond Tart
Herb Crusted Flank Steak with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
My Step-Dad used to call this easy grilled flank steak recipe “A company diner!” meaning that it was so delicious he would happily serve it to guests. I… Read More »
Grilled Artichokes with Anchovy Remoulade and Mint
I don’t think you can call yourself a Bay Area resident if you don’t know how to eat an artichoke, it’s sort of a right of passage around… Read More »
Pink Pearl Apple Galette with Cardamom Brown Butter
I’m the Johnny Appleseed for Pink Pearl apples because I plant one wherever I go. It’s my good luck tree. If I’ve got a backyard, then I’ve got… Read More »
Cucumber Labneh Dip: Mast-o-Khiar
This dip is simple, yes, but if you make it right it’s also unbelievably delicious. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked for the recipe! I’ve seen… Read More »
Rotisserie Leg of Lamb Shawarma
I fell in love with lamb shawarmas way back when I lived in Paris. After a gruelling 12-14 hour day of cooking, I would stop off in the… Read More »
How To Talk Like A Mom
Gone are the days where I used to enjoy calling out orders and organizing tickets shouting things like: “One by one on the halibut! Working three steak frîtes… Read More »
Persian Fried Chicken, Sumac Peaches, Sabzi Salad
We’re a Persian-American family. After many years as Chef for six Persian inspired Mediterranean restaurants, plus having a Mother-In-Law who throws lavish dinner parties with delectable traditional Iranian… Read More »
True Blue: Layla, Pie and the 4th of July!
True Blue for: Layla, Blueberry pie and the 4th of July! Two years ago, I would have been going bonkers getting festivities and food ready across six different restaurants. Today, I’m… Read More »
Grilled Branzino with Green Harissa
Branzini is the plural form of branzino, did you know that? After all these years of cooking and I just found that out! I thought they were just… Read More »
Squash Blossom & Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad
Squash blossom & walnut pesto pasta salad can be served warm or cold. I shave in baby summer squash for a little crunch. Add some warm rendered pancetta… Read More »
Shaker Lemon Pie
Shaker Lemon Pie a.k.a. Ohio Lemon Pie is one of my top ten favorite lemon desserts – right up there with lemon bars, lemon curd and the French tarte… Read More »
Shrimp Salad Appetizer
Here’s a pretty pastel appetizer for Easter – bay shrimp salad with fennel & radish. I use medium size scallop shells to plate this recipe when serving as… Read More »
