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The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook
From the kitchens of Persian families to your dining table, with The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you'll enjoy easy-to-follow recipes that achieve the vibrant flavors of authentic Persian cuisine.
Yogurt, eggplant, lamb kebabs, saffron rice—if you have ever dined in a Persian restaurant then you know how rich, tantalizing, and satisfying Persian cuisine is. Yet many assume that making favorites, like Pomegranate and Walnut Stew or Saffron Syrup Cake, is too difficult to do at home.
Shadi HasanzadeNemati grew up in the kitchen of her Persian mother and can still remember being mesmerized by the sweet aromas of saffron and cinnamon. Inspired by her family's heirloom recipes, Shadi has created a collection of simple, straightforward takes on authentic Persian favorites that are accessible enough for beginners, yet still fun for more seasoned cooks.
The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook brings the savory comforts and mystical essence of Persian home cooking to your dining table. The step-by-step instructions in this Persian cookbook make it easier than ever to create classic Persian mainstays in your own home.
In this uniquely simple Persian cookbook, you'll
100 recipes specifically designed to make Persian cooking fun and stress-free for beginners
A handy how-to guide for preparing basic Persian ingredients—such as de-seeding pomegranates, making saffron-water, drying limes, and storing fresh herbs
Practical grocery shopping recommendations for Persian pantry staples like cardamom and sumac, plus useful photos for identifying unique ingredients such as ghee and clotted cream
Helpful labels that indicate each recipe's level of difficulty, plus "worth the wait" labels for dishes that require more time
Tried-and-true tips and tricks to make Persian cooking easier and more successful
Memory sidebars that accompany especially treasured recipes, describing Shadi's most cherished recollection connected to that dishWith the ease and simplicity of The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you'll have more fun (and less stress) as you find the magic in new Persian fare, and rediscover the enchantment of recipes you already love.
Yogurt, eggplant, lamb kebabs, saffron rice—if you have ever dined in a Persian restaurant then you know how rich, tantalizing, and satisfying Persian cuisine is. Yet many assume that making favorites, like Pomegranate and Walnut Stew or Saffron Syrup Cake, is too difficult to do at home.
Shadi HasanzadeNemati grew up in the kitchen of her Persian mother and can still remember being mesmerized by the sweet aromas of saffron and cinnamon. Inspired by her family's heirloom recipes, Shadi has created a collection of simple, straightforward takes on authentic Persian favorites that are accessible enough for beginners, yet still fun for more seasoned cooks.
The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook brings the savory comforts and mystical essence of Persian home cooking to your dining table. The step-by-step instructions in this Persian cookbook make it easier than ever to create classic Persian mainstays in your own home.
In this uniquely simple Persian cookbook, you'll
100 recipes specifically designed to make Persian cooking fun and stress-free for beginners
A handy how-to guide for preparing basic Persian ingredients—such as de-seeding pomegranates, making saffron-water, drying limes, and storing fresh herbs
Practical grocery shopping recommendations for Persian pantry staples like cardamom and sumac, plus useful photos for identifying unique ingredients such as ghee and clotted cream
Helpful labels that indicate each recipe's level of difficulty, plus "worth the wait" labels for dishes that require more time
Tried-and-true tips and tricks to make Persian cooking easier and more successful
Memory sidebars that accompany especially treasured recipes, describing Shadi's most cherished recollection connected to that dishWith the ease and simplicity of The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you'll have more fun (and less stress) as you find the magic in new Persian fare, and rediscover the enchantment of recipes you already love.
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August 2, 2018
This is a fun cookbook. My cooking background is Greek, but I prefer the flavors and scents of the Middle and Near East. I just made the Carrots and Meat Stew, which turned out well. Although as a cook, I am an adapter.
Some of these recipes use ingredients that are difficult to obtain. Yes, Amazon, has the tart yellow dried Persian prunes, but they were very expensive and you wonder how long they'd been on the shelf. So i adapted and used our nice, fresh California dried prunes, as well as some fresh cranberries I keep in the freezer, to add the tartness. While not as gorgeous as yellow fruit, the stew tastes wonderful.
Inititally, I'm following the steps in order, but I suspect in future I'll be making some shortcuts that won't affect flavor.
But overall, this is a nice collection of recipes and I look forward to making many more.
Some of these recipes use ingredients that are difficult to obtain. Yes, Amazon, has the tart yellow dried Persian prunes, but they were very expensive and you wonder how long they'd been on the shelf. So i adapted and used our nice, fresh California dried prunes, as well as some fresh cranberries I keep in the freezer, to add the tartness. While not as gorgeous as yellow fruit, the stew tastes wonderful.
Inititally, I'm following the steps in order, but I suspect in future I'll be making some shortcuts that won't affect flavor.
But overall, this is a nice collection of recipes and I look forward to making many more.
January 22, 2019
great cultural notes with this book full of basic home-style Persian recipes. I haven't tried any yet but I'm keen and have been sourcing some of the not-so-common ingredients for my region. - things like barberries and dried lime. Can't wait for my online order to arrive so I can make the dishes that most appealed to me.
Persian cooking, it was emphasized , is based on fresh, in season ingredients. As I'm trying to get away from processed foods and long for variety this is an interesting addition to my cook-book shelf. I love to pour through ethnic cook-books and glean ideas for using different fresh foods which we are so lucky to have readily available in this cosmopolitan area I live in
Persian cooking, it was emphasized , is based on fresh, in season ingredients. As I'm trying to get away from processed foods and long for variety this is an interesting addition to my cook-book shelf. I love to pour through ethnic cook-books and glean ideas for using different fresh foods which we are so lucky to have readily available in this cosmopolitan area I live in
December 3, 2017
A solid cookbook, with a good mix of "staples" and more obscure regional dishes. As is typical with Persian cuisine, at least in my experience, some of the recipes here for classic dishes are different than others I've seen ("everybody's grandma does it a little differently..."). There aren't a lot of pictures, but that doesn't bother me.
Accessing some of the ingredients will require people to hit the internet (unless they live somewhere with good Mideastern markets).
Accessing some of the ingredients will require people to hit the internet (unless they live somewhere with good Mideastern markets).
September 22, 2018
I'm giving this a four only because I haven't had a chance to fully explore the recipes yet. I suspect it might be a five-star book, but for cookbooks, I reserve that until I've cooked about ten recipes. In the meantime, the writing is great, and the author gives very thorough information about a cuisine that may not be familiar to many of her readers.
January 24, 2017
Title: The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook - 100 Simple Recipes for Beloved Persian Food Favorites
Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Published: 12-20-2016
Publisher: Rockridge Press/Callisto publishing
Pages: 234
Genre: Cooking, Food & Wine
Sub Genre: Cookbooks; Middle Eastern Cuisine
ISBN: 13: 978-1623157630
ASIN: B01N2KGTUL
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: Callisto Publishing
Rating: 4.75 Stars
I received a copy of "The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook" from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher's Description: (From Amazon)
From the kitchens of Persian families to your dining table, with The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you’ll enjoy easy-to-follow recipes that achieve the vibrant flavors of authentic Persian cuisine.
Yogurt, eggplant, lamb kebabs, saffron rice―if you have ever dined in a Persian restaurant then you know how rich, tantalizing, and satisfying Persian cuisine is. Yet many assume that making favorites, like Pomegranate and Walnut Stew or Saffron Syrup Cake, is too difficult to do at home.
Shadi HasanzadeNemati grew up in the kitchen of her Persian mother and can still remember being mesmerized by the sweet aromas of saffron and cinnamon. Inspired by her family’s heirloom recipes, Shadi has created a collection of simple, straightforward takes on authentic Persian favorites that are accessible enough for beginners, yet still fun for more seasoned cooks.
The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook brings the savory comforts and mystical essence of Persian home cooking to your dining table. The step-by-step instructions in this Persian cookbook make it easier than ever to create classic Persian mainstays in your own home.
In this uniquely simple Persian cookbook, you’ll find:
100 recipes specifically designed to make Persian cooking fun and stress-free for beginners
A handy how-to guide for preparing basic Persian ingredients―such as de-seeding pomegranates, making saffron-water, drying limes, and storing fresh herbs
Practical grocery shopping recommendations for Persian pantry staples like cardamom and sumac, plus useful photos for identifying unique ingredients such as ghee and clotted cream
Helpful labels that indicate each recipe’s level of difficulty, plus “worth the wait” labels for dishes that require more time
Tried-and-true tips and tricks to make Persian cooking easier and more successful
Memory sidebars that accompany especially treasured recipes, describing Shadi’s most cherished recollection connected to that dish
With the ease and simplicity of The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you’ll have more fun (and less stress) as you find the magic in new Persian fare, and rediscover the enchantment of recipes you already love.
My Review:
Youwill need some specialized spices and ingredients for some of these recipes, but they are readily available on the internet or larger cities have Middle Eastern Specialty shops. I was lucky to have most required spices on hand as I enjoy cooking exotic foods from Asia, Middle East and South America. Truth told though I miss read the title and was expecting a book on Parisian Cooking, of which I have done very little and only have two cookbooks on hand, when I ordered this cookbook. Surprised is an understatement of how I felt when I opened the package. I though okay it here, look it over and see what's new. Turn out to be the best mistake I had made in a while. The cover was still able to make my mouth water and as I opened it and began to read and looked over the recipes I found myself mentally cataloguing what ingredients I had on hand to prepare a couple of the dishes.
It truly is easy to understand and prepare these dishes. Most are simple, but there are a couple that are detail oriented and take a little time. Even those that take a while are passive cooking time that allow you to do other things, such as read your "The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook" to enjoy the short anecdotes and memories shared within its covers. Such was the case when the chicken and dumplings I had planned for dinner yesterday soon became Saffron Chicken (Pg 100). After all it was the picture of this dish on the cover that made me want this cookbook in the firt place. I had to know what the dish was and how it was made. Moslty I just wanted to know how it tasted. I can tell you now it was delicious, easy to make and enjoyed by everyone.
Whether you have eaten Persian dishes before or just curious, pick up a copy of "The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook" today and see for yourself how good these recipes are. I have a couple already earmarked to try over the next few weeks. My Rating for "The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook" is 4.75 out of 5 Stars.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623157633/...
Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-e...
GoodReads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
The Reading Room link: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Published: 12-20-2016
Publisher: Rockridge Press/Callisto publishing
Pages: 234
Genre: Cooking, Food & Wine
Sub Genre: Cookbooks; Middle Eastern Cuisine
ISBN: 13: 978-1623157630
ASIN: B01N2KGTUL
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: Callisto Publishing
Rating: 4.75 Stars
I received a copy of "The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook" from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher's Description: (From Amazon)
From the kitchens of Persian families to your dining table, with The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you’ll enjoy easy-to-follow recipes that achieve the vibrant flavors of authentic Persian cuisine.
Yogurt, eggplant, lamb kebabs, saffron rice―if you have ever dined in a Persian restaurant then you know how rich, tantalizing, and satisfying Persian cuisine is. Yet many assume that making favorites, like Pomegranate and Walnut Stew or Saffron Syrup Cake, is too difficult to do at home.
Shadi HasanzadeNemati grew up in the kitchen of her Persian mother and can still remember being mesmerized by the sweet aromas of saffron and cinnamon. Inspired by her family’s heirloom recipes, Shadi has created a collection of simple, straightforward takes on authentic Persian favorites that are accessible enough for beginners, yet still fun for more seasoned cooks.
The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook brings the savory comforts and mystical essence of Persian home cooking to your dining table. The step-by-step instructions in this Persian cookbook make it easier than ever to create classic Persian mainstays in your own home.
In this uniquely simple Persian cookbook, you’ll find:
100 recipes specifically designed to make Persian cooking fun and stress-free for beginners
A handy how-to guide for preparing basic Persian ingredients―such as de-seeding pomegranates, making saffron-water, drying limes, and storing fresh herbs
Practical grocery shopping recommendations for Persian pantry staples like cardamom and sumac, plus useful photos for identifying unique ingredients such as ghee and clotted cream
Helpful labels that indicate each recipe’s level of difficulty, plus “worth the wait” labels for dishes that require more time
Tried-and-true tips and tricks to make Persian cooking easier and more successful
Memory sidebars that accompany especially treasured recipes, describing Shadi’s most cherished recollection connected to that dish
With the ease and simplicity of The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you’ll have more fun (and less stress) as you find the magic in new Persian fare, and rediscover the enchantment of recipes you already love.
My Review:
Youwill need some specialized spices and ingredients for some of these recipes, but they are readily available on the internet or larger cities have Middle Eastern Specialty shops. I was lucky to have most required spices on hand as I enjoy cooking exotic foods from Asia, Middle East and South America. Truth told though I miss read the title and was expecting a book on Parisian Cooking, of which I have done very little and only have two cookbooks on hand, when I ordered this cookbook. Surprised is an understatement of how I felt when I opened the package. I though okay it here, look it over and see what's new. Turn out to be the best mistake I had made in a while. The cover was still able to make my mouth water and as I opened it and began to read and looked over the recipes I found myself mentally cataloguing what ingredients I had on hand to prepare a couple of the dishes.
It truly is easy to understand and prepare these dishes. Most are simple, but there are a couple that are detail oriented and take a little time. Even those that take a while are passive cooking time that allow you to do other things, such as read your "The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook" to enjoy the short anecdotes and memories shared within its covers. Such was the case when the chicken and dumplings I had planned for dinner yesterday soon became Saffron Chicken (Pg 100). After all it was the picture of this dish on the cover that made me want this cookbook in the firt place. I had to know what the dish was and how it was made. Moslty I just wanted to know how it tasted. I can tell you now it was delicious, easy to make and enjoyed by everyone.
Whether you have eaten Persian dishes before or just curious, pick up a copy of "The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook" today and see for yourself how good these recipes are. I have a couple already earmarked to try over the next few weeks. My Rating for "The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook" is 4.75 out of 5 Stars.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623157633/...
Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-e...
GoodReads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
The Reading Room link: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
November 2, 2017
This is really a good book! The stories are great, the recipes look delicious but there is a draw back.
There are some ingredients that my local grocery store does not have, so I have had to use something else, which I am sure changes the flavor.
The pictures are just so pretty.
There are some ingredients that my local grocery store does not have, so I have had to use something else, which I am sure changes the flavor.
The pictures are just so pretty.
January 11, 2017
This really does have enchantingly easy Persian recipes - and the writer's reminiscences and comments about the recipes make it very readable from cover to cover.
Now off to make use of my bottle of pomegranate molasses!
Now off to make use of my bottle of pomegranate molasses!
January 8, 2017
Very Nice
I was married to a Persian man from Isfahan for five years. He was a Fabulous cook and taught me how to cook his delicate, wonderful food. This cookbook is one of the best ones I've seen that corresponds closely to what I learned. The only difference is my husband didn't cook with cinnamon, except occasionally. Nor did we use much saffron, which may have been due to the cost as we were students. We also didn't use a tortilla on the bottom of rice but used thinly sliced potatoes or just left the rice on the bottom of the pan for tahdig, which gives a crunchy rice. Everybody wants the rice from the bottom of the pan!
We did have a massive crowd for dinner every night, or we were at his friends houses with a huge group of people. Very fun. The Persians are huge with gatherings of family and friends.
I'm thrilled to see the good kooku and drink recipes, as I didn't learn as much as I would have liked.
Anyway, this is a wonderful book.
The beet with yogurt is superb.
I was married to a Persian man from Isfahan for five years. He was a Fabulous cook and taught me how to cook his delicate, wonderful food. This cookbook is one of the best ones I've seen that corresponds closely to what I learned. The only difference is my husband didn't cook with cinnamon, except occasionally. Nor did we use much saffron, which may have been due to the cost as we were students. We also didn't use a tortilla on the bottom of rice but used thinly sliced potatoes or just left the rice on the bottom of the pan for tahdig, which gives a crunchy rice. Everybody wants the rice from the bottom of the pan!
We did have a massive crowd for dinner every night, or we were at his friends houses with a huge group of people. Very fun. The Persians are huge with gatherings of family and friends.
I'm thrilled to see the good kooku and drink recipes, as I didn't learn as much as I would have liked.
Anyway, this is a wonderful book.
The beet with yogurt is superb.
October 2, 2021
Abundant & Wonderful
All the traditional recipes, but it was wonderful explanations about cooking the dishes. The book’s simplicity with the techniques & suggestions were a perfect combination ! I loved the tiny stories in between the chapters too.
All the traditional recipes, but it was wonderful explanations about cooking the dishes. The book’s simplicity with the techniques & suggestions were a perfect combination ! I loved the tiny stories in between the chapters too.
January 11, 2020
This book features a good variety of Persian recipes in a clear and easy to follow layout. I recommend it for both beginners to Persian cooking and advanced cooks.
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