I take a recipe book, and cook from it, for family and friends. I then write a review, and you decide whether the book – in ...

For people who aren't intimately connected to Persian culture, kebabs may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the cuisine. Don't get me wrong, kebabs are delicious, and part of ...

Through stories, recipes and fascinating anecdotes, a new book delves into the spice’s rich legacy, uncovering its role in ...

Few dishes capture the essence of Persian hospitality and celebration like Zereshk Polo ba Morgh. With its vibrant saffron ...

“Persian food has lots of different flavours that people here aren’t familiar with ... It’s an effort you can taste in their food—from olives marinated in pomegranate molasses and topped with walnuts ...

With its bountiful use of fruits in many forms (pomegranate molasses, sun-dried limes), vibrant inclusion of fragrant and fresh herbs, and symbolic thread of saffron throughout, Persian cuisine ...

A quintessential feature is the Persian tea service. Brewed daily, the rose petal tea is served with cardamom sugar cubes and saffron-infused sugar candy sticks called “nabaat.” Piping hot ...