Hi, I’m Candice! I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and content creator behind Proportional Plate. I’m an Iranian-Jewish home cook turned food blogger, deeply inspired by the flavors of my childhood. Read more about Proportional Plate here. I grew up with the delicious smells of my mom’s cooking and an early appreciation for the wonderful variety...| Proportional Plate
Kashk is a dairy product that you can think as a creamy, cooked yogurt with a uniquely tangy, salty, sour flavor. We use it to add a creamy sourness to savory dishes like kashke bademjan or ash reshteh. Making homemade kashk is not difficult to do, especially if you don’t have access to a Persian...| Proportional Plate
Kuku Sibzamini is what you get if you combine frittatas and hash browns. I always describe them like a squishier, savory hash brown.| Proportional Plate
Persian fried onions are a flavor powerhouse, slow-cooked until caramelized and rich with even a little crispy browning on the edges.| Proportional Plate
This Cardamom Whipped Cream is a warm, spiced whipped topping that tastes luxurious, lightly floral, and extra special.| Proportional Plate
With every bite of these easy Cardamom Shortbread Cookies, you'll taste rich & classic buttery shortbread cookies uplifted by cardamom spice.| Proportional Plate
Calling all cocktail, kombucha, preservers, and soda fans! I've got a sour cherry shrub that is sure to knock your socks off!| Proportional Plate
This sour cherry & honey galette is sweetened with a little honey, and the tartness of the sour cherries makes for the ideal flavor balance.| Proportional Plate
You can thank my mamanjoon for this tart and tangy Sour Cherry Infused Vodka. It's easy, and only takes 3-7 days to infuse.| Proportional Plate
Make homemade rose water with either fresh or dried rose petals. It's a versatile ingredient to have for refreshing beverages & baking.| Proportional Plate
Time for this zingy and spicy ginger lemonade to become your new favorite summer drink! It's sweet but with an irresistible ginger tang.| Proportional Plate
Indulge your senses with an exquisite rose simple syrup. This syrup adds a subtle floral sweetness to hot beverages, cocktails, and desserts.| Proportional Plate
Combine 3 ingredients to create this cool and refreshing mint simple syrup. Use it in tea & coffee, cocktails, mocktails, and baked goods.| Proportional Plate
This fresh ginger root cake has an entire cup of freshly grated ginger, giving it that gingery spiciness and zing that you'll love!| Proportional Plate
This infused rosemary simple syrup is an earthy and woodsy ingredient perfect for creating fun cocktails and mocktails.| Proportional Plate
Elevate cocktails, teas, and coffees with easy homemade lavender simple syrup. You only need 3 ingredients, and it's sweet floral heaven!| Proportional Plate
