Cold Pistachio Soup, Anyone?
Last week was the latest in my series of New Persian Kitchen dinners. It was at Porsena, Chef Sara Jenkins’ classy Italian joint in the…
Last week was the latest in my series of New Persian Kitchen dinners. It was at Porsena, Chef Sara Jenkins’ classy Italian joint in the…
Well, the day that has seemed so far ahead of me for the last couple of years is finally here. The New Persian Kitchen comes…
On the occasion of my dear friends Bart and Lisa’s (yup!) wedding, I just spent an indulgent weekend in Des Moines, IA. Sound like a…
Happy summer everyone! It finally feels like it here in New York. I enjoy the mellowness of the city in summer, but I’m quite happy…
Check out the May issue of Whole Living magazine for some delicious detox recipes.
For the second year in a row, Whole Living asked me to…
I’ve been playing around with lots of pickles and preserves for the new cookbook, using favorite Persian vegetables and fruits. My latest creation is a…
These nuts have always been a hit at catered events, disappearing quickly whether or not they’ve been accompanied by cocktails. They couldn’t be easier to…
Eating granola is a time-honored element of the hippie stereotype, but I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t like a fresh, homemade bowl…
When the weather gets cold, I love a glass of cognac after a satisfying meal, especially beside a warm fire. I also like to add…
The flavors in chai are perfect for the holiday season, with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom evocative of festive winter favorites like pumpkin pie,…