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Persian Steamed White Rice (Chelo)

Author: Reyna Simnegar

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

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 New Year's Soup with Beans, Noodles, and Herbs (Ash e reshteh)

This countrified soup is often served in late March for Nowruz, the Persian new year. With beans, vegetables, noodles, and yogurt, it is a meal in itself.

Author: Louisa Shafia

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 recipe.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Persian Cream Puffs (Noon'e Chamei)

Author: Reyna Simnegar

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

Quince Stew (Chorosht'e Be)

Author: Reyna Simnegar

Yogurt with Raisins, Cucumber, and Walnuts

Persian mast-a yogurt condiment-can be mixed with shallots, beets, spinach, or, as in this recipe, with Persian cucumbers, mint, and dried rose petals.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Mixed Pulses and Herb Soup

Author: Jila Dana-Haeri

Persian Rice

Author: Jean Touitou

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 work just as well. The addition of golpar, with...

Author: Yasmin Khan

Okra and Lamb Khoresht

Author: Jila Dana-Haeri