Persian Recipes

This ruby red quince jam is fragrant, unique and makes a unique gift for friends and family.

If you are lucky enough to find sour cherries in the market, be sure to scoop them up and make this Sour Cherry Jam, Moraba Albaloo.

Persians love their pickled vegetables and this pickled eggplant with pomegranate (torshi bademjan ba anar) is thick, incredibly delicious and super easy to make.

This Persian eggs with eggplant, turmeric, and tomatoes recipe is a dish originating from the northern part of Iran and is called Mirza Ghassemi.

This kookoo sabzi is an aromatic quiche filled with six different herbs and greens. It's a staple dish to celebrate the first day of Spring and the Persian New Year (Nowruz).

Kuku Sabzi is a traditional egg dish filled with herbs for the Persian New Year (Noruz), the first day of spring. This version also includes heart healthy Swiss chard and kale.

Use up those leftover mashed potatoes in this Persian dish: Leftover Mashed Potato Quiche with saffron and tarragon, or in farsi: Kookooyeh Sib Zamini.

The Persian kuku is similar to a quiche, but is a little more dense. This recipe for Persian Fingerling Potato Quiche with Chives (Kookoo Sibzamini) is a twist of the traditional Persian version and uses sliced potatoes instead of mashed.

Whether for an appetizer or a light lunch, these stuffed grape leaves with meat and pomegranate (Persian Dolmeh) are both delicious and satisfying. Find more of my pomegranate recipes.

Persian dolma (or dolmeh/dolmades) comes in all varieties of stuffing and vessels. These stuffed grape leaves with raisins are meatless and offer a a wonderful sweet and sour combination.

Ajeel is a Persian mixture of dried fruits with roasted nuts and seeds, very similar to trail mix and it is also served during the celebrations of Chahârshanbe Sûrî.

Whether for breakfast, appetizer or snack a Persian Herb and Feta Platter (Sabzi Khordan) will tantalize all of your senses.

Have you ever wanted to know how to make yogurt? It's very easy and super cost effective. So why not give it a try?

This popular mediterranean yogurt dish can be found in many variations, depending on the region. The Greeks have tzatziki, for example, and the Persians have this version.

Keep things cool and exotic with this ridiculously easy to make Persian Eggplant Dip with Yogurt and Mint (Borani-e Bademjoon).

Keep cool and snack healthy with this easy to prepare Persian Yogurt Spinach Dip (Borani Esfenaj). It also makes a fabulous last minute appetizer.

Need to cool off from the summer heat? This Persian cold yogurt soup (Abdoogh Khiar) can be made as thick or as thin as you like and is filled with cucumbers, raisins, walnuts and herbs. Sponsored by Sun-Maid Raisins.

This is a healthier version of Persian Eggplant Dip (Kashkeh Bademjoon) which uses baked eggplant and not fried. But don't worry - it certainly does not skimp on flavor!

Salad Olivieh is a Persian potato Salad studded with peas, dill pickles, eggs and chicken. It makes a wonderful appetizer or lunch.

Don’t let the simplicity of this classic Persian cucumber and tomato salad, Shirazi Salad, fool you. It is full of flavor and makes a colorful and healthy side dish to any meal.

Sekanjabin is a Persian sweet and sour mint syrup that can be a dip for crisp lettuce or can be mixed with water and cucumbers to make a refreshing drink.

Celebrate spring and Norouz, the Persian new year, with this traditional Persian noodle, Ashe Reshteh, a vegetarian soup made with beans, lentils and herbs.

Commemorating the first day of spring and the Persian new year, got a little easier with this recipe for Instant Pot Ash Reshteh, Persian Noodle Soup with Beans and Herbs.

This hearty, Persian Pomegranate Soup (Ash Anar) will nurture your soul with spinach, yellow split peas and just a tang of pomegranate.

Koofteh Berenji are Persian meatballs that are tender and mixed with an assortment of fresh herbs and rice, stuffed with raisins, and simmered in a simple tomato broth.

These Persian beef cutlets (kotlet) with potatoes and cauliflower is updated to include some healthy cauliflower into this family friendly dish.

My mother-in-law took the time to teach me (and my little girl) how to make Koobideh Kabob (ground beef kabob) on the grill, in the oven or on the stove!

Persian Filet Mignon Kabob (Kabob-e Barg) is typically something special that you can only enjoy in a Persian restaurant. But with this recipe, you can create this at home.

Persian Chicken Kabob (Joojeh Kabob or Kabob-eh Morgh) is incredibly moist and flavorful because of it's saffron, onion and yogurt marinade.

Sabzi Polo (Persian Herbed Rice ) is a truly symbolic dish to celebrate the first day of spring, the first day of the Persian New Year (Nowruz).

This Persian basmati rice with cabbage (kalam polo) is full of flavor, scented with saffron and features a crispy onion crust (tadigh).

Shirin Polo is a Persian basmati rice dish traditionally served at weddings and other social occasions. Studded with candied carrots, orange peel, raisins, almonds and pistachios it makes one beautiful meal or a unique side dish to chicken, fish or any roast.

This Persian basmati rice recipe with saffron and potato crust isn't as intimidating as one would think especially with these detailed step-by-step instructions and how-to video.

Khoresteh ghormeh sabzi is a classic Persian stew made with fresh green herbs like parsley, cilantro, fenugreek and scallions. This version adds some healthy green kale to the mix.

This recipe for Instant Pot Gormeh Sabzi serves up the classic Persian herb stew without waiting all day for it to be ready.

Persian string bean stew with lamb shanks (khoresht loobia sabz) is a staple dish in the Persian household, combining string beans and tomatoes with beef, lamb or chicken. Sponsored by Wolf Gourmet.

A wonderful way to showcase okra is to cook up this delicious Persian Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh) made with beef or lamb and tomatoes.

Mint and parsley are used as the base for this classic Persian stew. And with the addition of rhubarb, this Persian Celery Stew (Khoresh Karafs ba Revas) has even more flavor and tang.

Fresh herbs are always used in Persian cooking, especially in this Persian Salmon Stew with Cilantro and Tamarind, known as Ghalieh Mahi.

Persian Eggplant Stew (khoresh bademjan ba ghooreh) is a classic Persian stew made with fresh eggplant, tomatoes, yellow split peas and pickled sour grapes.

Persian Green Almond Stew (Khoresh Chaghaleh Badoom) is a real special meal made with parsley, mint, beef, dried lemons and green almonds (available in the spring).

Celebrate fall and the Persian holiday, Mehregan, with Persian Squash Stew (Khoresht Kadoo), made with butternut squash, yellow split peas and dried sour plums.

Fesenjoon is a Persian stew made with ground walnuts and pomegranates. It can be made with chicken or duck, or you can leave the meat out and keep it vegan.

Ingredients for Khoresh Gheymeh (Persian Split Pea Stew) made in the Instant Pot and garnished with shoestring potatoes by FamilySpice.com

Before supermarkets were around, Persians would make this sweet and sour bitter orange syrup. They would keep it in their refrigerators and add it to water to make a refreshing orange drink during the spring and summer months.

Refreshing and delicious, Doogh is a traditional Persian drink made with yogurt, seasoned with mint and can be made with water or club soda.

Sholeh Zard is a Persian saffron rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar, rosewater and saffron. It is garnished with cinnamon, pistachios and almonds.

These golden and aromatic Persian Saffron Raisin Cookies (shirini kishmishi) are not only swoon-worthy to serve to your friends and family, but also very simple to make.

Fresh ground saffron is not just for paella! It makes this buttery saffron raisin pound cake aromatic, exotic and delectable!

These Persian Rosettes, nan panjareh (window cookies), are delicate treats. Similar to funnel cakes, they are deep fried and dusted with powdered sugar. And during the winter months, they look like snowflakes, don't they?

Try a bit of the exotic with this No-Churn Persian Ice Cream with Saffron (bastani) and Rose Water. It’s easy to make at home and WITHOUT an ice cream machine.

This Persian Baklava Cake gives you all the flavor you love in small cake-like bars and without the fuss of phyllo: almonds, pistachios and rosewater.

Persian baklava (baghlava) is made with pistachios and almonds, and sweetened with a rosewater sweet syrup. This version also includes raisins.

This White Rose Cake is baked with aromatic rose water and full of very edible pesticide-free rose petals inside and out.

This simple snack of pomegranate with golpar, Persian Hogwood, is a Persian favorite mixing in sweet and sour together.