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Persian Steamed White Rice (Chelo)

Author: Reyna Simnegar

Pistachio and Pomegranate Meatballs (Kufteh Ye Pesteh o Anar)

Pistachios add their signature flavor to these turkey meatballs. Serve them as wraps with lavash flat bread and plenty of fresh herbs.

Author: Najmieh Batmanglij

Herb Rice with Green Garlic, Saffron, and Crispy Shallots

This rice dish-flavored with rose petals, mint, parsley, dill, and cilantro-is based on the Persian rice pilaf known as sabzi polo.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Persian Herb and Leek Frittata

Kuku sabzi tend to have less eggs than the typical fritter or omelet. Use whatever hearty greens and herbs you like. It's the ideal clean-out-the-fridge...

Author: Andy Baraghani

Iranian Rice Cookies

The textured end of a meat mallet is gently pressed into the dough of these cardamom- and rose water-scented cookies to form a grid pattern.

Author: the editors of Martha Stewart Living

Persian Cream Puffs (Noon'e Chamei)

Author: Reyna Simnegar

Quince Stew (Chorosht'e Be)

Author: Reyna Simnegar

Fragrant Mixed Herb and Flatbread Salad (Domaaj)

The salad works best with strips of Persian flatbread, but if you don't have time to make your own, and can't find any in the shops, then plain tortillas...

Author: Yasmin Khan

Persian Rice

Author: Jean Touitou

Mixed Pulses and Herb Soup

Author: Jila Dana-Haeri

Saffron Rose Water Brittle with Pistachios and Almonds

This brittle recipe is a riff on an Iranian candy known as sohan. Its snappy texture and fragrant flavor pair well with bitter tea.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Okra and Lamb Khoresht

Author: Jila Dana-Haeri