Phaidon Press, Persian Feasts: Recipes & Stories from a Family Table

An exquisite collection presenting 100 Persian home-cooking recipes and stories from one family collection When Leila Heller's mother, Nahid Taghinia-Milani came to the United States in 1979, she brought her recipes with her. Persian Feasts features Iranian delicacies in a dazzling tapestry of textures and aromas, from Shiraz in the south to Tabriz in the north. This exquisite collection of 100 dishes includes hearty stews, saffron-infused rice dishes, succulent kebabs, and delicate rosewater desserts – each one telling a story that is steeped in tradition and has been passed down from generation to generation. Unexpected ingredient combinations create distinctive tastes and aromas to every dish – from a simple Herb Frittata to a comforting Eggplant, Walnut & Pomegranate Stew to a delicately perfumed Cardamom and Rose Water Pudding. This highly personal book for home cooks – including family stories, historical accounts of food culture, recipe origins, and celebratory menus – is a feast for the senses, celebrating an abundance of spectacular food prepared with seasonal ingredients, fresh herbs, and fragrant spices. Beautiful specially commissioned food photography captures the bounty of this vibrant cuisine.

An exquisite collection presenting 100 Persian home-cooking recipes and stories from one family collection When Leila Heller's mother, Nahid Taghinia-Milani came to the United States in 1979, she brought her recipes with her. Persian Feasts features Iranian delicacies in a dazzling tapestry of textures and aromas, from Shiraz in the south to Tabriz in the north. This exquisite collection of 100 dishes includes hearty stews, saffron-infused rice dishes, succulent kebabs, and delicate rosewater desserts – each one telling a story that is steeped in tradition and has been passed down from generation to generation. Unexpected ingredient combinations create distinctive tastes and aromas to every dish – from a simple Herb Frittata to a comforting Eggplant, Walnut & Pomegranate Stew to a delicately perfumed Cardamom and Rose Water Pudding. This highly personal book for home cooks – including family stories, historical accounts of food culture, recipe origins, and celebratory menus – is a feast for the senses, celebrating an abundance of spectacular food prepared with seasonal ingredients, fresh herbs, and fragrant spices. Beautiful specially commissioned food photography captures the bounty of this vibrant cuisine.

"Persian Feasts" ist ein umfassender Ratgeber, der eine exquisite Sammlung von 100 traditionellen persischen Rezepten präsentiert, die aus einer Familienüberlieferung stammen. Die Autorin Leila Heller, die die Rezepte ihrer Mutter Nahid Taghinia-Milani aus dem Iran mit in die Vereinigten Staaten brachte, lädt die Leser ein, die vielfältigen Aromen und Texturen der persischen Küche zu entdecken. Von herzhaften Eintöpfen über aromatische Reisgerichte bis hin zu zarten Desserts mit Rosenwasser bietet dieses Buch eine kulinarische Reise durch die verschiedenen Regionen Irans, von Shiraz bis Tabriz. Jedes Rezept ist nicht nur eine Anleitung zum Kochen, sondern erzählt auch eine Geschichte, die tief in der Tradition verwurzelt ist und von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben wurde. Die Kombination unerwarteter Zutaten verleiht jedem Gericht einen einzigartigen Geschmack und ein unverwechselbares Aroma. Die wunderschöne, speziell in Auftrag gegebene Food-Fotografie ergänzt die Rezepte und fängt die Fülle dieser lebendigen Küche ein, die mit saisonalen Zutaten, frischen Kräutern und duftenden Gewürzen zubereitet wird.

Persian Feasts: Recipes & Stories from a Family Table