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Khoresht Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Stew

In Dairy-free, Food Around The World, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson6 Comments

Over 30 years ago, I met Mitra, a beautiful young woman from Iran. We became friends quickly and we’ve experienced so much of life together ever since. The beautiful thing about the Persian community is the timeless culture they have preserved away from their Iranian homeland. From an age-old language, Farsi, to enduring traditions, like their Persian New Year called …

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Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Butter Chicken

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Manny’s Steakhouse in Minneapolis is famously known for serving steaks so tender you can cut them with a spoon. Now that’s tender! I recently took a trip to Florida for a three-day recipe writing get away with my friend Laurie, one of my guest contributors in my book. She taught me to make a roasted chicken so tender; it puts …