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Why You’ll Find Marzipan Goldfish on My Nowruz Table

Why You’ll Find Marzipan Goldfish on My Nowruz Table

There’s a tradition of featuring live goldfish on the Haft Seen, but what do you do with the fish after the holiday? Enter marzipan goldfish, a harmless stand-in that’s edible to boot.

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On Shab-e Yalda, Red Fruit & Fortune-Telling Rule the Night

How one author’s family celebrates the ancient winter solstice tradition.

Persian-Inspired Crispy Rice & Chicken Perfect for Thanksgiving (or Dinner Tonight)

Plus, three excellent, speedy sides—like lemon-saffron skillet potatoes—to go with.

I’m American Now, but This Persian Dish Will Always Feel Like Home

Joojeh kabab is a classic grilled chicken kabob from Iran.

A Persian Roast Chicken: From Mom, With Love

A Persian Roast Chicken: From Mom, With Love

Why I Fly 5,000 Miles Every Year for Norooz

Why I Fly 5,000 Miles Every Year for Norooz

The Art of Persian Brunch—& the Spinach Eggs That Tie It All Together

The Art of Persian Brunch—& the Spinach Eggs That Tie It All Together...

The Persian Salmon That Knocked the Socks Off My Norwegian In-Laws

The Persian Salmon That Knocked the Socks Off My Norwegian In-Laws

Crumbly Persian Rice Cookies Are a Breeze to Make & Maybe Too Pretty to Eat

Crumbly Persian Rice Cookies Are a Breeze to Make & Maybe Too Pretty to...

16 Dishes That Reveal the Pleasures of Persian Food

16 Dishes That Reveal the Pleasures of Persian Food

6 Iranian-Americans You May Know + What Norooz Means to Them

6 Iranian-Americans You May Know + What Norooz Means to Them

Meet The Persian Woman Who Runs 3 of Birmingham's Best Restaurants

Meet The Persian Woman Who Runs 3 of Birmingham's Best Restaurants

The Surprising Middle Eastern Origin of A Very American Dessert

The Surprising Middle Eastern Origin of A Very American Dessert

Robabeh's Eggplant Stew

Robabeh's Eggplant Stew

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