Smoky Gheimeh Bademjan
By Zachary Neman
(cheffinwithzach on social media)
A smoky, modern twist on the traditional Persian eggplant stew. Rich tomato stew, infused with saffron and cinnamon. Whole, charred eggplant. Topped with crispy fries and sumac onions.
A properly...
Lagana – Sesame Crusted Bread
Video and recipe by Alexandra Nikolidaki
(home.alexandras on social media)
Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and spiritual reflection in the Christian religion leading up to Easter.
One of the most important foods in the Greek...
SAMIN NOSRAT’S HOUSE DRESSING
Samin Nosrat’s "House Dressing," inspired by Via Carota, is a creamy sherry-shallot vinaigrette.
The New York Times rated this dressing #10 of Top 50 Recipes of 2025.
Ingredients:
1 large shallot, finely diced (rinsed in cold...
NAN-e-Tiri
Video by teefta_cuisine on Instagram
Nan‑e Tiri, a staple of Lorestan’s nomadic camps, is a remarkably thin flatbread shaped entirely by hand and baked in seconds over heated stones. Known as Tiri in the Luri...
SHIRINI BERENGI
Video and Recipe by Laleh Khoshkbarile Imanverdi (lalehstable on social media)
Shirini Berengi (Persian Rice Flour Cookies) A delicate, fragrant treat for the holidays.
Shirini Berengi is an Iranian cookie made from rice flour crumbly, buttery,...
FIGS IN A BLANKET
Meet your new go‑to seasonal appetizer: Figs in a Blanket, a simple, five‑ingredient bite created by mother‑daughter team Lexi Harrison and Beth Sinclair, the duo behind crowded_kitchen. In this video and recipe, they show...
Pickled Radishes (Torobcheh)
Maxine Sharf’s easy pickled radishes are a crisp, colorful nod to her grandfather’s Korean classic. Quick to make, they deliver bold flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients:
2 Bunches Radishes (1 Ib. without greens) 1 Tbsp...
Vegan Tiny Pistachio, Saffron & Rose Rugelach
Recipe by Ma'ayan Moss
Video by Ma'ayan Moss and Zachary Neman
This recipe offers a vegan take on the classic Jewish rugelach, infused with the elegance of Persian flavors. Each tender, bite-sized pastry is filled with...
Love in Three Colors: A Valentine’s Day Tribute with an Iranian Twist
Video and recipe by @berryandtheboards on Instagram
Valentine’s Day is celebrated each year on February 14 as a time to honor love, affection, and meaningful connection. This video shows a striking appetizer being assembled in...
