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 YaldaA 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-AheadPersian pumpkin halva with saffron, cardamom and rose water: a soft, gluten-free autumn sweet for Yalda Night and cosy evenings.
Read more: Halva Kaddu: Persian Pumpkin Halva with Saffron and CardamomGolden Persian saffron rice pudding with rose water and cardamom, a cozy winter sweet for Yalda Night and family gatherings. Make-ahead friendly.
Read more: Sholeh Zard: Persian Saffron Rice Pudding for Yalda NightPersian love cake is a moist almond cake with cardamom and rose water, a lovely bake for Yalda Night and gatherings.
Read more: Persian Love Cake: Almond, Cardamom and Rose WaterSilky Persian saffron and rose water halva made from toasted flour and butter, a classic winter sweet for Yalda Night tables.
Read more: Persian Saffron Halva (Halva Zafarani) for Yalda NightJeweled 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 Chicken
