Persian Khoresht (Stew) of Chicken and Herbs with Garbanzo Beans

Sohan Asali – Persian Honey and Saffron Almond Candy

A lesson about saffron, featuring Persian Ice Cream with Saffron, Pistachios and Rosewater.

Persian Salade Khorfeh – Shirazi Style Purslane Salad

This is what the Mughal Kings ate in India. So can you! A luscious chicken curry!

Feeling experimental? Try making homemade phyllo dough, for these amazing Rose Water Baklavas!

The secret to getting Persian crispy rice out of the pan in one piece? Plenty of butter and oil. Great w/ lamb kebabs.

More dense than a quiche, this Persian Kookoo is made with fingerling potatoes, chives and saffron.

Persian version of a popular dish, Stuffed Grape Leaves.

Torshi Piaz – Persian Pickled Red Onions

“Green Almonds” are in season now. These are the almond fruit at its youth, and they are delicious with a sprinkle of salt.

Jewelled rice: bright, sparkling and tasty

Saffron Rice With Cranberries

Homemade couscous served with Julia Child’s famous Ratatouille and Union Square’s Braised Lamb Shanks with Herbs.

First Part of my mini-series on Persian Cuisine.”Zereshk Polo O Morgh”(Barberries & chicken) seasoned with saffron & so easy to make

Double Rainbow Malt Cake with Crispy M&Ms, all the way across the sky!

The sweet melon and the salty feta make this salad a wonderful combination of taste and texture.

Tthis rich Persian stew is made with walnut butter, pomegranate molasses & chicken. It’s rich taste & depth of flavor makes it a favorite