🌾 Resistant Starches & Persian Cooking: A Delicious Way to Support Gut Health
By Beata Nazem Kelley Resistant starch is a topic trending in the nutritional world but has been a part of Persian cooking …
Jeweled Persian Rice (Javaher Polo) – A Festive and Fragrant Celebration Rice Dish
🌿 A stunning centerpiece dish — Jeweled Persian Rice (Javaher Polo) is a feast for the eyes and palate. Sweet dried fruit, rose water–soaked nuts, orange peel jam, and saffron rice come together in this authentic Persian recipe. Perfect for celebrations, holidays, and dinner parties. ✨
Vegan Chickpea and Potato Gheymeh | Easy Persian Stew Recipe
Learn to make vegan Gheymeh stew featuring chickpeas and potatoes for a quick and satisfying Persian meal.
Persian Braised Chicken with Onion and Tomato (Khorakeh Morgh)
Tender, juicy chicken slow-braised in a golden turmeric broth — this Persian Braised Chicken recipe is packed with flavor, culture, and comfort.
Salad Shirazi: A Refreshing Persian Cucumber-Tomato Salad
Learn to make refreshing Persian Salad Shirazi featuring cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions dressed in a bright lemon and dried mint vinaigrette. A staple on any Persian table!
Persian Rice with Tahdig (Katte Recipe)
Learn how to make Persian-style katte rice with a crispy tahdig crust—an easy, comforting Iranian classic.
Persian Salad Olivieh
Salad Olivieh is a classic chicken, potato, and egg salad dressed with a citrusy mayo dressing with pops of crunchy pickles, and …
Maast-o Laboo – Persian Beet and Yogurt Dip
Maast-o Laboo is an ultra fast and simple recipe that you can literally whip together in just a few minutes. It’s vibrant …
Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle Soup
Ash Reshteh is my favorite Persian Soup. It’s hearty, nutritious, and delicious, filled with herbs and greens, onions, beans, and a whole …
Persian Quince Jam – Morabah Beh
Quince may be one of Nature’s most magical fruits. Indigenous to the rocky slopes of Southwest Asia and Iran, Quince fruit is …
Persian Vegetarian Eggplant Stew – Khoreshteh Bademjan
Since I was a little girl, one of my favorite Persian dishes has been Khoreshteh Bademjan (Eggplant stew) which is cooked in …
Persian Frittata Koo Koo Sabzi
Despite it’s funny name, Koo Koo is a tasty Persian fritata which can be served as an appetizer or light meal. Koo …
Persian Fig Jam – Morabah Anjeer
Figs are one of my favorite summer fruits. We buy them by the box full from the local farmers market and devour …
Persian Salads: Maast-o-Khiar with Shallot and Salad Shirazi
I love Persian food. I eat it often and allow it to inspire other foods I make. Some of my go to …
Persian Tea Cookies with Aunt Pari Joon
I am especially excited for my post today, not only because it is my first Persian Sweets post but my first time featuring a guest …
Moshgol Gosha on Charshambeh Soori
Charshambeh Soori is a pre-Persian New Year event that is celebrated by all Iranians, regardless of religion or faith. The ancient festival …
Bagheleh Polo bah Maycheh – Braised Lamb Shank Over Fava Bean and Dill Rice
Although we didn’t literally fight over fava beans growing up, we came pretty darn close! We all LOVE fava beans. Back in the …
Persimmon French Toast
Persimmons are one of my favorite fruits. Not only because they are bright orange and heart shaped, but they are super sweet and perfect for …