In 1983, an Iranian friend took me out for my first taste of Persian food. The first thing we ate was sabzi khordan, the plate of vegetables, cheese, and herbs that often welcomes people at the table.

Halegh is the indescribably flavorful and aromatic mixture that Iranian Jews prepare for the mortar-like, symbolic food that ...

Persian New Year is celebrated in many countries across the world. Here’s everything you need to know, including what to cook ...

“In Iran, we cook the rice first and then steam ... The kids were always helping with preparing the food,” she recalls. “That connection with nature, that picking of the herbs, chasing ...

that the only good Persian food is the food you make at home. A lot of times, it’s true. There are ways to get around this, like asking for sour-not-sweet fesenjan at restaurants, or to ask for ...

US President Donald Trump accused Iran of directing the Houthi rebels in Yemen and warned Iran of severe consequences for ...

Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is a time to celebrate new life. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox, which this year is on Thursday, March 20. This celebration of ...