Another Persian-flavored Rosh Hashanah – Saffron and Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken

I can’t seem to resist cooking with pomegranate syrup at Rosh Hashanah.  This year, I am making a saffron and pomegranate glazed chicken.  The chicken is beautiful; it is so deeply colored (look at that red!) and richly flavored.  My only problem is being in the condo without my serving dishes, so I am making do…

Salmon Candy Pasta with Egg

Now that we live in the Pacific Northwest, we are quickly becoming addicted to what is referred to here as ‘salmon candy.’ It is often an alder-smoked version I buy at the farmer’s market. And I now know the difference a belly cut makes – chewier, but much higher energy content. But the salmon I…

Turkey Kotlet (Persian Meat and Potato Patties)

I have mainly avoided making kotlets, Persian meat and potato patties, for two reasons: 1 – they are typically make with ground beef; and 2 – they are usually fried.  But here is a recipe for kotlet make with ground turkey and baked in the oven.  And guess what?  They were great!  I shouldn’t admit…