Saffron (called za’faran زعفران in Farsi) is a lovely spice. It adds color, flavor, and fragrance to food; and to top Read More
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Meigoo Polo | (Persian) Shrimp & Raisin Saffron Rice
Hi everyone! Before delving into our recipe post, I have to share the news that I cooked fesenjan for The New York Read More
Persian Noodle Rice (Reshteh Polo) & Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Yummies | For Mehregan
Hi all! Let me kick start this festive post by saying that it is part of an effort by a whole Read More
Quince Jam (Persian Style) | Moraba ‘ye Beh
The days are growing progressively short and the pleasantly brisk sweater weather harbors the threat of a brutish winter ahead. But: there’s Read More
Sholeh Zard | Persian Saffron Rice Pudding
During my trip to Iran, my wonderful friend Haleh made a host of delicious Persian food (as alluded to in this post) Read More
Eating My Way in Tehran | A Partial, Lusty Tour of the Food I’ve Eaten in Iran – Part 2
This post was written while I travel in Iran. One night, a few weeks ago, my friends and I ended up eating Read More
Cornelian Cherry 3 ways | Sharbat + Moraba + Marmalade
The other day I shared the foraging tale of Cornelian cherry (zoghal akhteh) — a cranberry-lookalike savored in many countries but Read More
Fesenjoon | Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew
Edited on December 26, 2014 to add: This is the recipe that I used to make fesenjan for a New Read More
Persian Marzipan Mulberry
Tut! What a fun word. In any language. Let’s say it again twice: tut tut! In Farsi, tut refers to the Read More
Khoresh Kadoo Halva’ee – Halloween Stew
Khoresh is Farsi for stew – you may recall. A few posts ago we made a gorgeous rhubarb stew (modesty: out the Read More