In 550 BCE, the borders of the Persian empire expanded when Cyrus the Great triumphed over the Greeks and Egyptians, and Persian food culture was carried into conquered lands.

Guests will be greeted with Persian tea and dates, then make traditional dishes like fesenjoon, a chicken stew with walnuts ...

These recipes by Mana Shamshiri (AKA the Iranian ... With a rich and ancient history, those who know, know that – done right – Persian food never fails to serve up mouth-watering goodness.

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Preheat the oven to 350°. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil. Add half of the chicken along with the backbone and neck and cook ...

A groundbreaking book revives the timeless wisdom of Traditional Persian Medicine, offering plant-powered Persian cuisine for holistic wellness.

There’s a lot packed into the small space, with classic Mexican, vegan and vegetarian riffs, and even some Persian ...

Exotic, fragrant, beautiful – what’s not to love about this luxurious cake? Topped with icing and baked in a bundt tin, it's a cake for when you're out to impress. For this recipe you will ...

Turquoise Persian Grill, 36 Lincoln Ave., Roslyn Heights, 516-277-1950, turquoisepersiangrillnbar.com. Open noon to 10 p.m.

With its saffron-bright dishes, sunny warmth and tahdigs worth fighting for, Tida Persian Food is a welcome refuge for everyone. Eleven Barrack, the Bentley Group’s grand new CBD steakhouse ...