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"This was the first time I ever made custard-based ice cream, and it was delicious! The rose water and saffron go great together, without overpowering each other. I doubled the original recipe, since most ice cream machines need at least 4 cups of liquid (also because my family gobbled it up in no time!)."

Ingredients: rose water, egg yolks...

"This Persian dessert is absolutely delicious! Although it takes awhile to cook, it is fairly low-maintenance. Adapted from Najmieh Batmanglij's "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen"."

Ingredients: cinnamon, pistachios, corn oil...

"The rice stuffing is very simple to make and turns out beautifully! If barberries are not available, chopped fresh cranberries or sour cherries are a good substitution. Preparation time does not include marinating time. Adapted from Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen" by Najmieh Batmanglij."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cumin, rose water...

"This deliciously spiced sweet-and sour stew was adapted from "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen" By Najmieh Batmanglij.

The original recipe calls for firm, unripe peaches and saffron. I had none and substituted nectarines/omitted the saffron and it still came out great."

Ingredients: cinnamon, ground cardamom...

"This recipe requires a special Morrocan earthenwear pot, called a tangine. It is a "Great Cooks" recipe.
Prep time does not include standing time."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, ground cumin...