Kookoo Sabzi (Persian Green Herb Omelet)

Ok, so this is not a freaky Halloween post. This is a really healthy Persian omelet that is packed with tons of good stuff, and also fun to say! Kookoo. Kookoo. Kookoo. When in need of something healthy and substantial, this is a great dish that can be eaten throughout the week. It is good as lunch or dinner. Although not very Persian, you can also mix up the greens and use whatever is in the fridge. In the summer, go...

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Labneh or Laban (Lebanese Strained Yogurt)

So I've been doing a little digging to see how you guys are finding my site and what pages are the most popular, and surprisingly enough, it is my Middle Eastern/Persian posts that are my top viewed pages. Here are the most popular: Persian Chickpea Cookies - This is a great cookie alternative that uses chickpea flour instead of regular flour. Persian Spinach and Noodle Soup - The ones who can't get an exact recipe from...

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Slow Cooked Tarragon Carrots and Potatoes

This is an awesome side dish recipe if you're looking for something hearty, comforting and healthy. I love the fresh tarragon in this dish, mainly because I don't get to use it very often. This recipe makes a good amount so this is a great dish for a dinner party. This recipes yields 6-8 servings. Slow Cooked Tarragon Carrots and Potatoes - 2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-3 inch sticks - 15 little potatoes, quartered - 2 cups fresh...

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Union Local 613, Ottawa

CK and I finally got to try the much talked about Union Local 613. The atmosphere and crowd has a hipster vibe to it, and the food is a Canadian take on Southern food. I knew it was going to be an interesting meal because both CK and one of our guests are both from the South - CK from Memphis and our friend, AT, from Texas - and I knew there was a very good chance both of them would be comparing the food at Union...

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Petit Bill's Bistro, Ottawa

My friend J and I met up at Petit Bill's Bistro and enjoyed a lobster lunch together. Petit Bill's has been on my list for a long time and I finally got to try it. Petit Bill's is French food, the Newfie way. Throw away the pretentiousness, add a whole lot of casual, serve fries with gravy and dressing and voila, you've got Petit Bill's Bistro. In Ottawa, they are well known for their lobster poutine, so I couldn't come here without...

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