A Persian Kitchen Tale

Learn to cook authentic Persian staples with easy-to-find ingredients and home-kitchen-friendly techniques thanks to recipe developer and food stylist Haniyeh Nikoo. These luxurious-yet-homey recipes will transport Middle Eastern flavors right to your dining table. Imagine the taste of late-night kebabs straight from the grill; golden loaves of fresh baked bread; juicy, ripened figs from the branch turned into silky jams-all easily created at home with ingredients from your go-to grocer. Haniyeh shares her most accessible cooking techniques and substitutions-while still achieving traditional flavor-for crafting satisfying Persian dishes without hard-to-find spices or equipment. Unlock new taste memories with Pomegranate Eggplant Lamb Stew (Joujouni Kashani), Sweet & Sour Kabab (Kabab Torsh) or Spicy Lentil Daal (Daal Adas Booshehr). Try favorites like Crispy Persian Rice (Tahdig) and Haniyeh's modern takes like Apricot & Honey No-Churn Ice Cream. With inspiring flavor combinations, these timeless Persian recipes will ensure there's never a boring dish in your kitchen.