Persian

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

Chicken

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

Joojeh kabab is a classic grilled chicken kabob from Iran.

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Chicken

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.

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.

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 Eat

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

Middle Eastern

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

Stew

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 and vegetarians alike. 

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 that give this ancient cuisine its unmistakable flavor. 

by: Louisa Shafia|June 20, 2013
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!

by: Sarah Jampel|June 18, 2013

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