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Open-Faced Quesadilla with Zaatar & Cheese

March 10, 2020 by Hasti Fashandi, ND
Open faced quesadillas

Try making an open-faced quesadilla using any type of flat bread. Sprinkle with your kiddo’s favorite cheese, or a combination of cheeses. Toast until the cheese has melted. Add a dusting of Zaatar (i.e. a common Middle Eastern spice that contains thyme and sumac, both of which are highly antimicrobial, as well as sesame seeds). Trust … Read more

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“Masto-Musir” (AKA: Persian Yogurt & Shallot or Garlic)

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by Hasti Fashandi, ND
Masto Khiar Persian yogurt and cucumber dish

Use a mortar and pestle, or the back of a large spoon, to thoroughly muddle / mash 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic. Mix with 1-1.5 cups of organic full-fat yogurt. Add 1-2 tsp of lemon juice, ¼ Tbsp of tahini, salt, and fresh or dried mint / oregano / thyme to taste. Voila! You have … Read more

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“Zereshk Polo” (AKA: Persian Barberry Rice)

March 25, 2020March 10, 2020 by Hasti Fashandi, ND
Zereshk Polo Persian food dish

How to Prepare: Soak ½-1 cup of berries in cold water for at least 20 minutes. Collect the berries from the top of the water; pour out old water, and change over the water until no residue remains at the bottom of the washing bowl. Repeat the cold-water rinsing process at least 6-8 times. This … Read more

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Turnips (AKA: The Persian Anti-Biu-Tique)

March 26, 2020March 10, 2020 by Hasti Fashandi, ND

Add organic turnips to your Immune Support Soup, or just steam / boil them until tender (~ 20-30 min depending on size). You can also nuke them in the microwave for 3-4 min if you’re in a pinch. Then cut them into cubes, sprinkle a little salt & pepper to taste. You can also add … Read more

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Immune Support Soup

March 25, 2020March 10, 2020 by Hasti Fashandi, ND

Chop up 1 large onion, 2 medium turnips, a bundle of leeks, 5-6 cloves of garlic, 1 branch of ginger / turmeric, 2 stalks of carrots, a handful of shiitake mushrooms, a 1/2 bundle of fresh thyme / oregano, and either miso or mushroom broth for a vegan version. For a more omnivorous version, you … Read more

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