Dried limes, which have long been a staple of Persian cooking, impart to these tender, juicy kebabs a special, distinctive tangy and earthy flavor. The Los Angeles-based company Sadaf carries them, ...

Shuffle the pages of Najmieh Batmanglij’s massive cookbook “Cooking in Iran: Regional Recipes and Kitchen Secrets” — a 700-plus-page compendium of the cuisine of Iran that she has mastered over the ...

Dried Persian limes come in two shades—black and a sort of walnut-y tan—and are traditionally dropped whole into Persian stews and soups to add a hint of citrus and the singular funk that only ...

Use saffron, dried limes, rosewater, walnuts, and plenty of fresh herbs for a Persian menu that's bursting with bright flavor. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 ...

Served with broiled chicken, tangy yogurt and fresh salad, Amina Al-Saigh’s recipe makes for a hearty and delicious meal.

A sweet-tart pomegranate juice reduction simmers with onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, brown sugar, and chicken stock to envelop ras el hanout–spiced chicken thighs, while fresh pomegranate arils ...

Persians share an affinity for sourness that is uncanny and unmatched. Just as many dishes of India revel in the alluring heat of spice, the many cultures of the Persian Gulf call for the tart ...

The elaborate pilafs, roasts and other celebratory dishes of the Middle East often take time that home cooks don’t have. But they still can provide ample fodder for inspiration. One such dish is ...

Sometimes the simplest kitchen moments turn into surprisingly useful discoveries. In this video, dried limes from the bar get a second life through a quick citrus juicing trick that shows how to ...

Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for Food & Wine. Though this recipe can be made with plain whole-milk yogurt, it's worth seeking out Iranian ...