Power & Glow — Bita's debut cookbook is coming summer 2026!
Advieh is a term used for Persian cooking. Translated from Farsi it means spice. Interestingly enough, although most every one who makes Iranian dishes uses a Persian spice mix (advieh) no one seems to have a recipe for it! I created my own basic and versatile recipe.
Containing only 3 main ingredients, Persian Walnut cookies are probably the fastest, easiest cookies you’ll ever make. These sweet, aromatic, bite-sized cookies are perfect with a cup of Persian tea. Walnut cookies are often served for guests and during the Persian New Year (the first day of spring).
Loobia (also spelled Lubia) in Farsi means green beans. Polo means rice. Loobia Polo is a layered green bean and rice dish. It is quite common in Persian cuisine and is considered to be a cozy, comfort food. Morgh is the Farsi word for chicken. In my modern, easy version of loobia polo, we use…
“Sabzi Khordan” means “edible greens” in Farsi. A big platter of edible greens, namely fresh herbs, complete with stems attached, is the cornerstone starter of meals in Persian cuisine. Sabzi comes from the word ‘sabz’ which means green in the Farsi language. “Sabzi” translates literally as greens that you can eat, namely fresh herbs. Khordan…
Cooking Persian food may seem daunting between the exotic ingredients list and the time consuming process of preparing old world recipes. This stock the pantry article lists ingredients that are easy to find (where and how to get them), substitutions, and tips and tricks to simplify making delicious, nutritious Persian recipes.
Light and aromatic, Naan Berenji Persian Rice Flour Cookies are delicate, lightly sweetened, pretty cookies. Traditionally served around the Persian New Year and welcome any time of year! Our recipe is low in sugar and naturally gluten-free. Naan berenji is my favorite of all Persian cookies and sweets! I can easily eat a whole plate…
Tah-Cheen is a delicious Persian baked chicken and rice casserole made with eggs and yogurt. “Cheen” in Farsi means to arrange. Enjoy this traditional Persian comfort food rich with aromatic saffron and turmeric. This recipe is simplified and modernized. We put this dish together in less time by using leftover rice and pre-cooked chicken.
Iranians take their rice very seriously! It has to be high-quality long-grain, Basmati rice. When prepared correctly Persian rice is aromatic, flavorful, and fluffy. The grains are easily separated with a fork – never sticky. Rice is the cornerstone of every Iranian meal. Today’s recipe is for how to prepare fool-proof Persian rice in…
I’m excited to share our recipe for Instant Pot Persian Cream of Barley Soup, also known as Soup eh Joe. This basic soup is Persian comfort food at its finest. It’s our version of chicken noodle soup, often made when someone in the family is feeling under the weather. The first time I had this…