Iranian food
Ash-e Reshteh (Persian Noodle Soup) Recipe
Typically eaten around Nowruz, the Persian New Year, or for luck when friends and loved ones go on a journey, the noodles in this herb-packed, hearty soup are said to represent the many different paths in life.
Kabab-Koobideh Recipe
A touch of baking soda helps tenderize and moisten this classic Iranian skewer.
'Grandma Cooking' Is the Inspiration for Rose Previte's Middle Eastern Restaurant
"In Maydān, we’re creating a space for expats and exiles to feel safe," the Lebanese-American restaurateur says.
This Herby Iranian Frittata Is the Perfect Spring Dish
Packed with spinach, parsley, dill, and coriander, kuku-ye sabzi might just be the greenest thing you ever eat.
Kuku-Ye Sabzi (Iranian Herb Frittata) Recipe
Loaded with herbs, this easy and classic Iranian dish is the perfect breakfast, snack, or on-the-go meal anytime.
How I Finally Learned to Cook Iranian Food in Time for Persian New Year
Iranians celebrate New Year—Nowruz—on the day of the vernal equinox. Remembering the Persian dishes so loved by my Iranian dad (and spurned by my proudly Turkish Cypriot mum), I asked British Iranian cook Yasmin Khan to help me to prepare a Nowruz feast.
This Iranian Stew Is Simple, Classic, and Healthy to Boot
Ghormeh sabzi is a "set it and forget it"-style meal that packs tons of protein—and flavor.
Ghormeh Sabzi (Iranian Herb Stew) Recipe
Classic, simple, and loaded with herbs, this Iranian stew tastes great and is healthy, too.
Goldfish and Problem-Solving Nuts: Scenes from Persian New Year
Goldfish, bonfires, and problem-solving nuts are just a few of the things that mark the celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Translation: Two weeks of family, gifts, and gluttony.
How to Survive a Mehmooni Party in Iran
Persian hospitality can be bad for your health. At a traditional mehmooni party, your gracious hosts will literally try to stuff you full of food until you can't take it any more—and that's why I've learned how to lie through my teeth.