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,...
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...
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...
CAKE YAZDI
Video by Parnaz Solei
Written Recipe by Noosh by Dina
Cake Yazdi. A simple yet exotic treat that's perfect for any occasion. These cakes are garnished with sesame seeds and crushed pistachios for an extra touch...
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...
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...
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...
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...
