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

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

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

Latest
Essay

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

Joojeh kabab is a classic grilled chicken kabob from Iran.

My Family Recipe

A Persian Roast Chicken: From Mom, With Love

Saffron chicken with barberry rice is my favorite heirloom recipe.

Persian New Year

Why I Fly 5,000 Miles Every Year for Norooz

Celebrating spring, family, and the Persian New Year.

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

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

A spread of jams, fruits, and cheeses to start the day.

by:  Shadi Hasanzadenemati
August 23, 2018
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

Thanks to the barberries I always keep on my person.

by:  Shadi Hasanzadenemati
June 13, 2018
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...

A recipe and 5 tips on how to make cookies look (and taste and smell) gorgeous

by:  Louisa Shafia
March 12, 2018
16 Dishes That Reveal the Pleasures of Persian Food
Middle Eastern

16 Dishes That Reveal the Pleasures of Persian Food

Stock up on saffron, rosewater, cardamom, and turmeric

by:  Mayukh Sen
March 14, 2017
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

by:  Louisa Shafia
March 13, 2017
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

by:  Louisa Shafia
March  9, 2017
The Surprising Middle Eastern Origin of A Very American Dessert
Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts

The Surprising Middle Eastern Origin of A Very American Dessert

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

by:  Louisa Shafia
February 13, 2017
Robabeh's Eggplant Stew
Vegan

Robabeh's Eggplant Stew

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

by:  Louisa Shafia
September  2, 2013
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...

by:  Sarah Jampel
June 21, 2013
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...

by:  Louisa Shafia
June 20, 2013

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