Persian

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

Salmon

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

Cookie

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

16 Dishes That Reveal the Pleasures of Persian Food

Middle Eastern

16 Dishes That Reveal the Pleasures of Persian Food

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

Middle Eastern

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

2 journalists, 3 authors, and 1 comedian on the Persian holiday's significance

Louisa Shafia
over 1 year ago

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

Middle Eastern

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

Her husband is the chef, but she's the soul

Louisa Shafia
over 1 year ago

The Surprising Middle Eastern Origin of A Very American Dessert

Middle Eastern

The Surprising Middle Eastern Origin of A Very American Dessert

A brief history of Persian ice cream, from sharbat to faludeh

Louisa Shafia
over 1 year ago

Robabeh's Eggplant Stew

Stew

Robabeh's Eggplant Stew

A lighter take on a traditional Persian stew that's perfect for the season's remaining vegetables.

Louisa Shafia
almost 5 years ago

A Persian Menu Adds Spice and Freshness to Your Dinner

Carrot

A Persian Menu Adds Spice and Freshness to Your Dinner

Louisa Shafia creates the menu for a Persian dinner that will add excite the tastebuds of meat eaters and vegetarians alike.

Sarah Jampel
about 5 years ago

Recipes

Kashke Bademjan ~ Persian Style Roasted Eggplant Dip

Kashke Bademjan ~ Persian Style Roasted Eggplant Dip

Green Garden Herby Basmati Rice with Basil, Mint, Chives & Rosemary

Green Garden Herby Basmati Rice with Basil, Mint, Chives & Rosemary

Tachin Ba Morgh (Persian Crispy Rice with Chicken)

Tachin Ba Morgh (Persian Crispy Rice with Chicken)

Baked Salmon With Walnuts & Barberries

Baked Salmon With Walnuts & Barberries

Louisa Shafia's 5 Essential Persian Ingredients

Herb

Louisa Shafia's 5 Essential Persian Ingredients

Want to stock your pantry for Persian cooking? Guest Editor Louisa Shafia lists the 5 ingredients that give this ancient cuisine its unmistakable flavor.

Louisa Shafia
about 5 years ago

Louisa Shafia on Persian Flavors and Traditions (plus a Giveaway!)

Middle Eastern

Louisa Shafia on Persian Flavors and Traditions (plus a Giveaway!)

Louisa Shafia, the voice behind Lucid Food, the author of The New Persian Kitchen, and this week's Guest Editor, explains how looking back at her Persian heritage was the logical step forward in her culinary career. And she's giving away three copies of her new book!

Sarah Jampel
about 5 years ago

Louisa Shafia's Sweet Rice with Carrots and Nuts

Middle Eastern

Louisa Shafia's Sweet Rice with Carrots and Nuts

Louisa Shafia shares a traditional Persian recipe for fragrant, sweet, nutty rice.

Louisa Shafia
about 5 years ago