Author Archives: Allison

Fire up the grill and create these delightful kebabs! Kebab Koobideh is a grilled kebab dish that originates from Iran. It is made with ground beef or lamb and is often mixed with onions. The name Koobideh comes from the word Koobidan, which means “slamming” in Persian. This refers to the style of how theContinue reading “Koobideh Kebabs”

This popular Persian flat bread can be eaten for breakfast or can accompany many dinner dishes! Barbari, also known as Nan Barbari or Noon Barbari, is a traditional Persian flat bread. Nan or noon means bread in Farsi. Its origins can be traced to Iran. Barbari is light in texture and has a crisp crust.Continue reading “Mini Barbari Style Bread”

Fried rice always pleases a crowd, and it is super easy to make! Fried Rice is a dish where cooked rice is stir-fried in a wok or frying pan. It is usually mixed with ingredients like eggs, vegetables, meat or seafood. It is a very popular part of the cuisine in East, South, and SoutheastContinue reading “Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice”

These pancakes taste just like banana bread! You only need one large bowl to mix everything in, so no extra dishes to clean up! Pancakes, also known as griddlecakes, hotcakes, and flapjacks, are flat cakes that are prepared in a frying pan or griddle. They are usually made from a starch-based batter that also containsContinue reading “One Bowl Banana Pancakes”

This restaurant favorite is typically fried, but baking Chicken Parmesan will cut down on grease while still maintaining flavor! The dish, pollo alla parmigiana or Chicken Parmesan, was actually invented in the United States, not Italy. Chicken Parmesan is a variation on a traditional Sicilian dish, parmigiana di melanzane or Eggplant Parmesan. When immigrants fromContinue reading “Baked Chicken Parmesan”

Pesto is very versatile! It tastes great on pasta, meat, and bread! Pesto Alla Genovese was invented in Genoa, Italy. Genoa is a region in Northern Italy. Pesto was created during the 16th century. The name comes from the Genoese word “pesta” which means to crush or pound. This refers to the fact that theContinue reading “Genovese Basil Pesto”

This pasta dish has a velvety spicy sauce, and the guanciale gives it a lovely pork flavor! It is easy to make and your guests will be impressed! This dish is named after the town of Amatrice in Italy. Amatrice is in the mountainous region in Province of Rieti of Lazio, it is about 87Continue reading “Pasta all’Amatriciana”

This crispy dish makes for a lovely appetizer! Calamari translates to “squid” in Italian. When the word is heard in the United States it is associated with a dish of battered and deep fried squid rings and tentacles. The American calamari dish is typically served with a sauce, and is usually served as an appetizer.Continue reading “Easy Fried Calamari”

Lasagna can definitely please a crowd! Just layer the ingredients, bake, and serve! Lasagna is a baked pasta that has many layers. It originates from Naples, Italy and was created during the Middle Ages. The original Naples dish was layered with wide pasta, sausage, hard boiled eggs, sauce, and different cheeses. The different regions ofContinue reading “Easy Beef and Spinach Lasagna”

This classic French dish is completely vegan and tastes garden fresh! Ratatouille is an easy one-pot meal that anyone can make! Ratatouille is a classic French stew that comes from the Provencal region of Nice. The name comes from the Occitan term “ratatolha”. The dish name is also derived from the French words “rata” whichContinue reading “Easy Ratatouille (Vegan)”