Par-boiled, then steamed, this rice is the traditional way to cook Persian rice with just 4 ingredients. Serve with all the favorite Persian stews like ghormeh sabzi and kabobs like koobideh. You can make this recipe with or without saffron.

This moist cake scented with rosewater, citrus, and aromatic spices will bring the flavors of the Middle East to your kitchen. Serve for an unexpected dinner party dessert, Valentine’s day treat, or for a Sunday afternoon tea with friends.

Persia, now Iran, is one of the oldest nations in the world with a rich and diverse artistic heritage that spans over 5,000 years.