Hey, I’m Laura!
I’m Laura, a certified professional cook and cookbook author sharing family-friendly recipes from around the world. Since 2008, I’ve been creating easy Persian recipes, Mediterranean favorites, campfire meals, and simple desserts that bring bold flavor to everyday cooking.
My cookbooks
I have written and photographed two beautiful cookbooks for you to enjoy! One is about cooking with olive oil and the other campfire cooking.
Persian recipes
- Persian Tahchin (Baked Saffron Rice Cake)
- Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Herb Stew
- Persian New Year and Ash Reshteh
- Shole Zard – Persian Saffron Rice Pudding
viral recipe!
Persian Chicken Kabob
Marinated in saffron, onion and yogurt, this juicy and tender chicken will melt in your mouth!
Top 10 Recipes
- How to Make a Barbie Cake
- Homemade Grape Jam – No Pectin
- Oven Dried Lemon Slices
- Persian Chicken Kebab (Jujeh Kabab)
- Vanilla Cake Recipe with Oil
- Crab and Shrimp Dip (Seafood Dip)
- Salad Olivieh (Persian Potato Salad with Chicken)
- Easy Oven Baked Meatballs
- Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes
- The Best Kit Kat Ice Cream Cake
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campfire cooking
- Campfire Carne Asada Fries
- Campfire Dutch Oven Italian Stuffed Peppers
- Dutch Oven Chili with Cornbread
- Chile Lime Grilled Artichokes
reader favorites
★★★★★
Strawberry Jam with Balsamic
“I won the championship at the Teton County Fair with this jam recipe!” – paroser
★★★★★
Homemade Lemon Tea Cake
“I made this recipe last night and my husband loved it, as did I! I will definitely make it again!” – Cathy
pulled pork recipes
- Pulled Pork Enchilada Skillet
- Pulled Pork Baked Potato
- Pulled Pork Ragu with Polenta
- Crispy Pulled Pork in the Oven
easy cake recipes
- Moist Chocolate Bundt Cake with Olive Oil
- Olive Oil Orange Cranberry Cake
- Number Birthday Cake
- Halloween Pull Apart Cupcake Cake
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