If Oakland’s Helia Sadeghi had to eat one dish for the rest of her life, it would be crispy, buttery, comforting tahchin. In Sadeghi’s childhood home in Iran, the golden domed rice “cake” layered with ...

Allow me to introduce you to every Iranian home cook’s secret weapon: the Persian rice cooker, or what I affectionately refer to as my “cheat pot.” Just about every Iranian home cook I know relies on ...

Although in Los Angeles we can’t argue we’ve suffered a treacherous winter, it doesn’t mean we can’t eagerly await spring and the bountiful herbs and fresh vegetables it brings. Nowruz, or Persian New ...

Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for Food & Wine. Though this recipe can be made with plain whole-milk yogurt, it's worth seeking out Iranian ...

PREPARATION: Clean and rinse the rice in warm water several times until the water becomes clear. Drain rice, then place in a bowl and cover with cold water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Allow the rice to ...

Learn how to make vegan sabzi polo with tahdig – a fragrant Persian rice dish made with fresh herbs and served with a crispy bottom crust. This traditional Nowruz favourite is both aromatic and ...