Persian Turnip Kebab
Tavakuli fondly recalls how everyone in his family would eagerly wait for this dish during Chol HaMoed, pouncing on the pot with spoons. “I like to eat it cold or at room temperature — it’s best that way,” he says.
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Persian Soup with Crispy Rice Dumplings
“Herbs, stews, and Persian lime are part of his and my DNA — and, of course, rice. This dish is a tribute to my father’s 90th birthday.”
Karafs Khoresht (Persian Beef, Celery, and Herb Stew)
Nilou Ghalchi was born in Tehran, but in the 1970s, she had to leave with her family to the United States overnight due to the Iranian Revolution. Now, in her sun-filled home in Brooklyn, she prepares Karafs Khoresht with her daughter Chantal. Rich and tart, this traditional Persian stew features finely chopped celery and heapsContinue reading “Karafs Khoresht (Persian Beef, Celery, and Herb Stew)”
Vegetarian Sabzi with Crispy Tahdig
Every Friday evening at her house, Malka serves Persian sabzi with meat and tahdig.
Beet Ash (Persian Soup)
A recipe for Persian soup that Jasmin from Sderot cooks every winter- a hearty stew thickened by the rice and meatballs in it
Saffron Roast Chicken
This Persian chicken will beamed with pride in front of your guests
Fesenjan (Persian Chicken With Walnuts and Pomegranate Preserves)
Chef Einat Adomani’s pomegranate preserves gives the deep flavor and the beautiful color to this festive chicken
Shifteh Berenji (Persian Soup with Prune-Stuffed Meatballs)
Chef Ayala Hodak’s recipes for shifteh berenji, a meatball-laden soup, brings together Persian limes, bunches of fresh herbs, and prunes.
Faloodeh Sib (Chilled Apple Drink With Rose Water)
On Rosh Hashanah, Rottem Lieberson’s Persian grandmother Hanom used to serve this cold fresh apple drink with rose water and lemon.
Beef Cheek Stew With Kidney Beans
Traditional Jewish-Mizrahi dish, for ceremonial blessings in Rosh Hashana (jewish new year) feast.
Beet Salad With Date Honey and Pomegranate Molasses
Traditional Rosh Hashana (jewish new year) upgraded with middle eastern delicacies like pomegranate molasses and date honey.
Whole Fish With Pomegranate Molasses
Festive Rosh Hashana (jewish new year) dish, with pomegranate molasses.
Nuts & Kodoo (Pumpkin Jam) Tart
Festive Rosh Hashana (jewish new year) dessert, made with kodoo (pumpkin jam) and nut cream.