Persian Food from the Non-Persian Bride

The cookbook we've all been waiting for - Persians and non-Persians alike! These rich, exotic recipes showcase the special heritage of the Persian community and introduce every cook to the spices and flavors unique to Persian cooking. And in case you're feeling intimidated, take a deep breath--this is one of the most user-friendly cookbooks you'll ever encounter. Reyna's style and tone is welcoming, chatty, and super-helpful; her enthusiasm for Persian food bubbles through, even though she has South American roots, and she explains the special techniques for creating Sephardic cuisine in such detail that you'll be up and cooking in no time. The recipes are lavish, rich, and enticing; the photographs are divine; the details in this cookbook make it magnificent; Persian calligraphy graces each page, along with Reyna's personal anecdotes about integrating into a Persian family. Whether you hail from Iran, Indiana, Israel, or anywhere around the globe, this cookbook is a must!