Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine: A Cookbook - Hardcover

Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine: A Cookbook - Hardcover

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Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine: A Cookbook - Hardcover

Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine: A Cookbook - Hardcover

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by Nasim Alikhani (Author), Theresa Gambacorta (Author)

The much-anticipated cookbook--an exquisite collection of Persian recipes--from the James Beard-nominated chef of Sofreh, one of Brooklyn's most acclaimed restaurants.

A Best Book of the Year: Los Angeles Times, Epicurious

"I got lost in the flavors of Nasim's mint oil, saffron rice pudding, and meltingly tender chicken stew laced with sweet-tart flavors from Pink Lady Apples and sour cherries. Her naan e-barbari is the best!" --Suzy Karadsheh, New York Times best-selling author of The Mediterranean Dish Cookbook

Growing up in Isfahan, a province in central Iran, Nasim Alikhani was a passionate cook from childhood, spending the first years of her life in the kitchen alongside her mother. And so, when she departed after the revolution it was by re-creating the dishes of her youth that she was able to feel connected to her home. After decades of cooking for friends and family, at the age of fifty-nine she opened Sofreh restaurant in Brooklyn, to share the food and warm culture of her native Iran with a wider circle.

Now, in her first cookbook, Alikhani offers her readers what she has lovingly been providing for those who know her and who eat in her restaurant: the true tastes of Iran. Here is the timeless, soul-satisfying food of Persia, with its trademark bold herb and spice flavors, succulent, savory stews and stuffed meats, vast bounty of brightly pickled vegetables and fresh fruits, and much, much more.

Containing more than 120 recipes, Sofreh brings together traditional Iranian dishes and modern Sofreh favorites.
  • Sour Cherry Rice
  • Roasted Cauliflower with Shallot Yogurt and Pistachios
  • Sour Chicken Stew
  • Rosewater and Cardamom Custard
  • and, of course, everything you need to create a true Iranian breakfast spread at home

A joyous celebration of one of the world's great cuisines, this essential guide will delight home cooks everywhere.

Author Biography

NASIM ALIKHANI has always expressed herself best through food. Coming from a tradition of strong women who are great cooks, she began cooking for large gatherings and parties at a young age. In 2018, she opened Sofreh, a Brooklyn-based Iranian restaurant, to acclaim. In 2021, she was selected as one of ten chefs, and the first ever Iranian chef, to create the menu for guests at the Met Gala in New York City. In 2023, Nasim was named a James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for Best Chef: New York State, and was invited to cook for President Biden, the First Lady, and their guests at a special Nowruz reception at the White House.

THERESA GAMBACORTA is a food journalist and playwright, and the co-author, with Joey Campanaro, of Big Love Cooking.
Number of Pages: 400
Dimensions: 1.3 x 11.1 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 27, 2023

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