In a Persian Kitchen

Much more than just a Middle Eastern cookbook, In a Persian Kitchen offers a look at a rich culinary culture in delightful detail.

"Maideh Mazda's In a Persian Kitchenis at once a fascinating collection of recipes and, for anyone interested in the foods of other lands, a pleasure to read." —The New York Times

Spicy reading of an unusual kind." —Asahi Evening News

With colorful notes that reflect her family's traditions, Maideh Mazda offers readers the possibility of creating the delicate flavors of Persian cuisine. Maideh prioritizes economy and availability of ingredients, while at the same time offering wholly authentic recipes for such delicacies as: Pomegranate Sauce Ashe Reshte, a hearty beef noodle and lentil soup scented with cinnamon Ashe Torsh, a delicate dried fruit soup with cinnamon and mint And many more…