A Taste of Persia: An Introduction to Persian Cooking

A Taste of Persia is a collection of authentic recipes from one of the worlds oldest cuisines chosen and adapted for todays lifestyle and kitchen. Here are light appetizers and kababs hearty stews and rich golden-crusted rices among many other dishes all fragrant with the distinctive herbs spices or fruits of Iran. Each recipe offers clear easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Most take less than an hour to prepare; many require only a few moments; many others can be made in advance. Besides its 100 recipes and 60 photographs the book includes a useful dictionary of Persian cooking techniques and ingredients a list of specialty stores around the nation that sell hard-to-find items and a brief history of Persian cookery. Together these make a complete introduction to this wonderful cuisine.