Maman & Me (Roya Shariat & Gita Sadeh)

Staff Pick: An Iranian American cookbook perfect for family-style dinner parties. This book is a love letter to cardamom, rose, figs, labneh, tahdig and fresh herbs. - Rosh

A gorgeous cookbook filled with 78 delicious cook-at-home Iranian American recipes from beloved mother-and-daughter duo Roya Shariat and Gita Sadeh.

You will fall in love with Roya Shariat and her mother, Gita Sadeh, as they welcome you into their home and share their favorite cherished family recipes that include soups and stews, main dishes, desserts, beverages, and so much more. The book takes a unique approach to Iranian cuisine, with recipes and twists that celebrate the evolution of Iranian food in America. Lush, full-color photographs accompany these stunning recipes, many of which are vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten-free, and include:

• Garlicky Eggplant Dip (Kashk Bademjoon)
• Chilled Yogurt and Herb Soup (Ab Doogh Khiar)
• Split Chickpea Stew with Crunchy Potatoes (Gheymeh)
• Sweet and Sour Pomegranate and Walnut Stew (Fessenjoon)
• Chickpea and Pistachio Cookies (Noon Nokhodchi)
• Rice! Tahdig three ways, in addition to dishes like Crunchy Baked Saffron Rice with Chicken (Tahchin)
• And many more

 
Whether you already know and love Roya and Gita from their popular TikTok videos, or are new to their warmth and humor, you are guaranteed to be inspired to make fantastic Iranian-inspired meals that will thrill your palate.