Baked Feta with Figs and Pistachios
Video and Recipe by Alexandra Nikolidaki (@home.alexandras on social media)
This dish is the definition of an effortless meze. Sweet, caramelized figs paired with creamy baked feta make the perfect centerpiece for a gathering. It's...
Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries & Pecans
Video and recipe by James Synowicki (Zimmy’s Nook on social media)
A festive centerpiece that tastes like the season itself: roasted acorn squash filled with turkey, quinoa, cranberries, and pecans brings together rich, tangy, sweet, and...
Persian Shish Andaz
Video and recipe by Hermann on social media.
This might be the richest plant-based stew I’ve ever made. Traditionally, Shish Andazis eaten during Chaharshanbeh Suri, Iran’s fire festival that takes place on the eve of the last Wednesday...
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms with Pomegranate Jerk Marinade (Persian-Caribbean Fusion)
Video and Recipe by The Iranian Vegan
I’m Mana. A young woman from the Iranian diaspora based in London. One of the cultural traits that immigrant communities pass on from generation to generation is the...
Komaj Bread
By Zendegi Roostai (Rural Cuisine) on Instagram
Whenever I bake this sweet, fragrant bread, I’m transported back to childhood—when my mother would lovingly prepare Komaj for me to take to school as a snack. Its...
Gatnaboor (Armenian Rice Pudding)
Video courtesy of Chef Ara Zada
Written Recipe by Robyn Kalajian (The Armenian Kitchen)
This Thanksgiving, make room beside the pie for a comforting classic—Gatnaboor, also spelled Gatnabour, the Armenian rice pudding that brings warmth and...
Persian Leek Rice with Chicken
By Tannaz Newell - Mulberry Blvd on social media
Comforting, aromatic, and subtly sweet from the leeks.
My Dad used to make this Persian rice with leeks all the time. In his version, the leeks were...
Tahdig Hack – Persian Macaroni with Potato Tahdig
By Orly Elyashar - My Ghost Host on Social Medi
Sorry Italians. Persians just can't leave good enough alone. I'd like to share a life hack!
Cook your meat sauce, your spaghetti. Reserve some of your plain...
Eggplant Tahchin
Video and Recipe by My Ghost Host on social media.
A beautiful Tahchin is a golden masterpiece of Persian cuisine—equal parts comfort and elegance. Its crisp saffron crust gives way to tender layers of yogurt-marinated...
Lavash Wrapped Chilean Sea Bass
Video and Recipe by Chef Ara Zada
This recipe features fish fillets wrapped in lavash and cooked in under 20 minutes. Chilean Sea Bass is used here, though other types of fish work just as...
