Baghali polo is Persian rice with dill, fava beans and saffron, served with tender lamb shanks. A cozy fall and winter feast for sharing.
Read more: Baghali Polo (Persian Dill and Fava Bean Rice with Lamb)Nargesi is an Iranian skillet of garlicky spinach topped with eggs. A quick, meatless autumn lunch or light dinner for two.
Read more: Nargesi (Persian Spinach and Eggs Skillet) in 25 MinutesJoojeh kebab is Iran's juicy saffron-lemon chicken skewer. Learn the yogurt marinade, grill or oven method and what to serve it with.
Read more: Joojeh Kebab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)Mirza Ghasemi is a smoky, garlicky Persian eggplant and tomato dip set with egg. Easy, vegetarian and perfect for sharing with warm flatbread.
Read more: Mirza Ghasemi (Persian Smoky Eggplant, Garlic and Egg Dip)Persian jeweled rice with saffron, barberries, orange peel and nuts: a show-stopping centerpiece for Yalda Night and winter holiday tables.
Read more: Jeweled Rice (Javaher Polo): Persian Celebration Rice for YaldaPersian kotlet: crispy ground beef and potato cutlets, a weekly Iranian home favorite that suits family dinners and lunchboxes.
Read more: Persian Kotlet: Crispy Beef and Potato Cutlets for Family DinnerA no-bake Persian date and walnut dessert from southern Iran, perfect for Yalda Night and easy to make ahead.
Read more: Ranginak: Persian Date and Walnut Dessert for Yalda NightA moist Persian-style pomegranate pistachio cake with cardamom and a tangy glaze, made ahead for the Yalda Night table.
Read more: Pomegranate Pistachio Cake for Yalda Night: Moist and EasyKhoresh beh is a Persian autumn stew of tender lamb and golden quince, lightly sweet and sour. A lovely make-ahead dish for Yalda Night.
Read more: Khoresh Beh: Persian Quince and Lamb Stew for AutumnA Persian-inspired baked cheesecake with saffron, pistachio and rose water, made a day ahead for Yalda Night and winter tables.
Read more: Saffron Pistachio Cheesecake for Yalda Night: Creamy and Make-Ahead
