Monthly Archives: January 2012

Khoresht-e-Laboo – Beetroot Hotpot

OK – so this isn’t one of the classic Persian khoreshts (casseroles). In fact my mother-in-law looked at me in horror when she realised what I was cooking (until she tried some, that is). And when I tried to pass … Continue reading

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In the Veggiestan Garden…

If you are going to tarry a while in Veggiestan, you will need fresh herbs. If you live in a big city, then you will have no trouble buying them; but if you live halfway up Mount Snowdon, then clearly … Continue reading

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Veggiestan’s Greatest Hits #8: Jordan

Ace video, this. And the music ain’t bad either. The song is traditional, but we liked this remix because that’s the kind of funky bloggers that we are. We know nothing about the original music, or indeed the artists: please … Continue reading

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KooKoo-ye-Gul-e-Kalam – Iranian Cauliflower Omelette

Sunday night supper food for 6 Seeing as cauliflower is such a good price at the mo…. This is basically another form of eggeh (for which there is a recipe on page 74 of the book), but the Iranians would … Continue reading

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