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Potato Tahdig

People usually know tahdig as the layer of crispy rice at the bottom of the pot; however, potato tahdig may get you even more fans. Golden slices of potatoes that are crispy on one side and soft on the...

Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron

Sertl appreciated the basic recipes he learned at The CIA the most. "When you're crunched for time, you're grateful to have these go-to techniques under your belt," he says. These buttery, parsleyed red...

Persian Style Carrots and Black Eyed Peas

One of my favorite crops from my husband's farm are his fall carrots. I prefer the fall carrots because as the weather gets colder the vegetable sugars concentrate, yielding the sweetest carrots of the...

Author: Ana Sortun

Braised Chicken and Rice with Orange, Saffron, Almond, and Pistachio Syrup

Here is a jewel of an Afghani dish. It is one I cook regularly, sometimes with shoulder of lamb instead of chicken thighs. I serve it with slow-cooked spinach, finished with leeks and a minuscule amount...

Author: Tamasin Day-Lewis

Vegetable Paella

Author: Gil Martínez Soto

Saffron Rouille

Author: Paul Grimes

Saffron Cardamom Rice

A colorful, aromatic rice that is good with the Spicy Lamb Stew with Apricots and Cardamom, or with broiled chicken, fish or vegetables.

Mussels with Sherry, Saffron, and Paprika

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Scallop Paella

Author: Roberto Treviño

Carrot Curry

This curry is redolent with big spices like star anise and garam masala-you'll be thrilled by how well they play against the sweet meatiness of the carrots.

Author: José Andrés

Latin Style Chicken and Rice

This one-pot dinner has lots of things kids love-chicken, peas, and rice-while saffron gives the medley adult appeal.

Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Pista Kesar Kulfi (Pistachio and Saffron Kulfi)

This creamy, frozen Indian dessert gets its flavor from finely ground pistachios and a pinch of floral, earthy saffron.

Author: Meera Sodha

Sumac Baked Fish With Saffron Quinoa

Quinoa pairs well with the tangy and earthy taste of sumac which contrasts beautifully with lime juice and garlic in this Persian-inspried dinner.

Author: Najmieh Batmanglij

Bouillabaisse

Author: David Kamen