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...
GHAPAMA (Stuffed Pumpkin)
Video and recipe by @theiranianvegan on Instagram
Ghapama is a traditional Armenian delicacy made by the Armenian community of Iran normally around the Armenian Christmas celebrated on January 6.
Ingredients:
Medium sized pumpkin
Handful of walnuts,...
Kalbas (Persian Mortadella) Mousse Appetizer
By Chef Luke Palladino
A Persian-Italian fusion with finesse: Chef Luke Palladino whips kalbas into a velvety mousse, layered with ricotta, parmigiano-reggiano, and nutmeg, then finishes it with pistachios and aged balsamic for a crostini-topped...
Sosis Bandari Tahdig
By Chef Nicole Dayani
Here’s a layered, flavor-packed recipe that fuses two beloved Iranian comfort foods: Sosis Bandari (a spicy sausage and potato dish) and Tahdig (the crispy-bottomed rice that’s the crown jewel of Persian...
Mela Ghormeh
Mela Ghormeh is a simple, delicious vegetarian Persian stew (ghormeh) from the Caspian region of Iran, primarily featuring eggplant (mela/melour) and tomatoes. It is a distinct dish from the more widely known Ghormeh Sabzi herb stew.
Ingredients
Eggplants (2 medium Italian...
