Jeweled Persian rice with tart barberries and saffron chicken, a classic for Yalda Night and guest tables. Serves six.
Read more: Zereshk Polo ba Morgh: Persian Barberry Rice with Saffron ChickenCreamy baked macaroni and cheese with a crisp crumb top, a make-ahead Thanksgiving side that suits families and big tables.
Read more: Baked Mac and Cheese for Thanksgiving: Creamy and Make-AheadAsh-e Anar is a sweet-and-sour Persian pomegranate and herb soup, perfect for Yalda Night and cold evenings. Vegan, hearty and easy to make ahead.
Read more: Ash-e Anar: Persian Pomegranate Soup for Yalda NightAsh reshteh is Iran's beloved herb, bean and noodle soup, ideal for autumn and winter. Hearty, vegetarian and great for feeding a crowd.
Read more: Ash Reshteh: Persian Noodle, Herb and Bean Soup for Cold DaysA ruby-red, alcohol-free pomegranate and mint sparkling punch for Yalda Night, bright, make-ahead and easy for hosts.
Read more: Sparkling Pomegranate Mint Punch for Yalda Night (Alcohol-Free)A crisp winter salad of pomegranate, walnuts and herbs with a sweet-tart dressing, made for Yalda Night tables and easy to prepare ahead.
Read more: Pomegranate Walnut Salad for Yalda Night: Fresh, Crunchy, Make-AheadPersian pomegranate molasses from just juice and lemon: the tangy base of fesenjan and Yalda Night dishes, easy to make and store.
Read more: Homemade Pomegranate Molasses (Rob-e Anar) for Yalda NightEasy no-bake pomegranate cheesecake cups for Yalda Night: make-ahead, oven-free and perfect for hosting on the longest night of the year.
Read more: Yalda Night Pomegranate Cheesecake Cups (No-Bake)Chicken fesenjan, the walnut and pomegranate stew from northern Iran and a Yalda Night favourite, with tips, variations and make-ahead advice.
Read more: Chicken Fesenjan: Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew for YaldaA fresh cranberry sauce with orange and cinnamon you can make days ahead. Perfect for the Thanksgiving table and holiday roasts.
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