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Saffron Water

Ab Zaffron

Crushed saffron blooms into fragrant gold.

Kabob Seasoning

Advieh Kabob

Sumac and smoked paprika season the grill.

Yogurt Seasoning

Advieh Must

Dried mint gives creamy yogurt a lift.

Dried Limes

Limu Amani

A potent citrus note for Persian stews.

Barberry Zereshk Mixture

Zereshk Mixture

Tiny tart berries with jewel-red color.

Caramelized Onions

Piaz Dagh

Sweet golden onions that finish a dish.

Mint Topping

Nana Dagh

Mint, garlic, and turmeric for the final flourish.

Vegetable Broth

Ab Sabzijot

A savory foundation for soups and stews.

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Dolmah ye Barg

Tender leaves wrap a rice-and-herb filling.

Eggplant with Garlic & Tomatoes

Mirza Gasemi

Grilled eggplant meets garlic and tomatoes.

Spinach Yogurt Dip

Borani Esfenaj

Spinach and saffron swirl into creamy yogurt.

Eggplant Dip

Borani Bademjoon

Toasted walnuts meet velvety eggplant.

Traditional flatbread baked on stones.

Stone-Baked Flatbread

Nane Sangak

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Creamy Garlic Eggplant

Khaskeh Bademjoon

Creamy eggplant crowned with golden onions.

Roasted Corn

Balal

Piping-hot corn, Persian street-food style.

A fresh herb platter to share at the table.

Fresh Herb Appetizer

Sabzi Khordan

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Shallot Yogurt

Mast-O Musir

Shallots give thick yogurt a savory edge.

Sweet Cucumber and Mint Yogurt

Mast-O Khiar (Sweet)

Currants and walnuts sweeten cucumber yogurt.

Savory Cucumber and Mint Yogurt

Mast-O Khiar (Savory)

Cool cucumber and mint for a savory dip.

Persian Cutlet

Kotlet

Potato and onion give vegan cutlets their body.

Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Dolma Kalam

Cabbage rolls with a sweet-and-sour twist.

Creamy Barley Soup

Aushe’ Joe

A creamy barley bowl for cold days.

Beans and Greens Soup

Ash Reshte

Beans, greens, herbs, and noodles in one bowl.

Cream of Lentil Soup

Ash Adas bā Khāmeh

Brown lentils mellowed with cashew cream.

Chopped Persian Salad

Salad Shirazi

Cucumber, tomato, and herbs with lemon.

Tossed Persian Salad

Salad-eh Makhlut Bah Sauc-eh Anar

Romaine crunch with nuts and pomegranate.

Crispy Saffron Barberry Rice

Tahchin Zereshk

Saffron rice with a crisp, cake-like crust.

Crispy Rice with Mushrooms, Spinach, & Caramelized Onions

Tahchin

A crisp rice cake with earthy mushrooms.

Rice with Green Beans

Lubia Polo

Tomato-rich green beans layered into rice.

Herbed Rice With Lima Beans

Sabzi / Bagali Polo

Herbed rice meets tender lima beans.

Rice with Barberries

Zereshk Polo

Tart barberries brighten a Persian classic.

Traditional Wedding Rice

Shirin Polo

Sweet citrus rice with pistachios and almonds.

Jeweled Rice

Javaher Polo

Celebration rice, dressed like a jewel box.

Date & Lentil Rice

Adas Polo

Sweet dates meet lentils and warm spices.

Sour Cherry Rice

Albaloo Polo

Sour cherries make rice sweet and tart.

Eggplant Stew

Khoresh Bademjoon

Golden eggplant in a rich tomato base.

Walnut Pomegranate Stew

Khoresh Fessenjune

Walnuts and pomegranate turn sweet and sour.

Artichoke Stew

Khoresh Kanger

Artichokes take center stage in a Persian stew.

Yellow Split Peas with Crispy Fried Potato

Khoresh Ghemeh

Dried-lime stew topped with crisp potatoes.

Pomegranate, Beet, & Eggplant Stew

Khoresh Anar Avij

Pomegranate gives beets and eggplant tang.

Mushroom Stew

Khoresh Garch

Hearty mushrooms with a lemony edge.

Kidney Bean & Herb Stew

Ghormeh Sabzi

Kidney beans in a much-loved herb stew.

Traditional Persian Stew

Ab Goosht

Potatoes and eggplant make a hearty bowl.

Persian Meat-less Meatloaf

Dast Pitch

A comforting loaf with a filling tucked inside.

Savory Hand Pie

Persian Pirashki

Savory little pies with childhood memories.

Cauliflower Frittata

Kuku Goleh Kalam

Cauliflower takes a turn as a Persian kuku.

Herb Frittata

Kuku Sabzi

A generous helping of herbs in every slice.

Zucchini Frittata

Kuku Kadu

Zucchini and golden onions in a savory slice.

Potato Frittata

Kuku Sibzamini

Potatoes make this kuku pure comfort.

Grilled and Skewered Kabob

Kabob Koobideh

Skewered kabobs made for summer grilling.

Stuffed Peppers and Zucchini

Dolma Felfel O’ Kadu Sabz

Rice-stuffed vegetables in tangy tomato sauce.

Persian Tea

Chai

Amber tea, traditionally served in glass.

Sparkling Pomegranate Refresher

Noshabeh Anar

Pomegranate refreshment with a sparkling lift.

Cucumber Vinegar Drink

Noshabeh Sekanjabin

Cooling cucumber meets sweet vinegar.

Cantaloupe Refresher

Ab Talebi

Peak-season cantaloupe in a refreshing glass.

Saffron Ice Cream

Saffron Bastani

Floral saffron in a smooth, creamy scoop.

Baklava Ice Cream

Bastani Baklava

Baklava and saffron meet in one frozen treat.

Persian Ice Cream with Salep

Bastani bah Salep

Orchid-root salep makes this scoop special.

Almond Toffee Brittle Candy

Sohan

Saffron toffee brittle with roots in Qom.

Saffron Rice Pudding

Sholeh Zard

Golden saffron makes rice pudding glow.

Bowtie Cookies

Pappion Shirini

Delicate bowties dusted with powdered sugar.

A sweet rolled pastry to serve with tea.

Persian Pastry

Nazook

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Fresh carrot juice meets a scoop of ice cream.

Carrot Juice & Ice Cream

Ab Havij Bah Bastani

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Traditional Persian Tea Candy

Polaki

A sweet little companion for hot Persian tea.

Persian Tea Candy with Sesame Seeds

Sesame Polaki

Sesame seeds add crunch to tea candy.

Saffron Tea Candy

Saffron Polaki

Saffron gives this tea candy its golden flavor.

Date and Walnut-Filled Cookies

Koloocheh Cookies

A flaky shell with a soft date-walnut center.

Persian Fruit Roll-Up

Lavash-Shack

A Persian fruit roll-up with a tangy twist.

Persian Almond Baklava

Almond phyllo layers in rose water syrup.

Mulberry Sweets

Toot Shirini

No-bake sweets shaped like white mulberries.

Crescent Pastry

Gotab

Crisp crescents filled with walnuts and pistachios.

Persian Rose and Lime Sorbet with Rice Noodles.

Faloodeh Shirazi

Rose, lime, and rice noodles, frozen Shiraz-style.

Currant Cookies

Shirini Keshmeshi

Crisp edges and soft centers studded with currants.

Tracy’s Fig Jam

Morabeyeh Anjir

Tracy’s fig-filled spoonful of sweetness.

Whole Fig Preserves

Morabeyeh Anjir Komel

Whole figs preserved for a sweet little treat.

Quince Preserves

Morabeyeh Beh

Fragrant quince captured in a preserve.

Sour Cherry Preserves

Moraba Albaloo

Bright sour cherries keep their tart character.

Orange Blossom Jam

Muraba Bahar Narenj

Orange blossoms bring an intensely floral aroma.

Whole Kumquat Preserves

Morabeyeh Kumquat Komel

Whole kumquats balance sweet and tangy.

Pickles

Pickled Onions in Pomegranate Juice

Torshi Piazeh Bah Abeh Anar

Pomegranate juice gives pickled onions a twist.

Pickles

Pickled Eggplant and Veggies

Torshi Liteh

Tangy eggplant and vegetables for the table.

Pickles

Pickled Vegetables in Brine

Torshi Shur

Crisp vegetables with a salty brine bite.

Sweet Vinegar Syrup

Sekanjabin

The sweet-tart base for a cucumber cooler.

Cherry Syrup

Sharbat Albaloo

A cherry-sweet starting point for sharbat.

A floral pantry staple for Persian desserts.

Orange Blossom Water

Ab Shokoufeh Portagul

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Sharbat Pomegranate Syrup

Sharbat-e Anar